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I think you could find someone in Atlanta if you’re open to dating outside of solely black men. I understand this may be important to many women but you’ll have more options to weigh if you’re open in this aspect.
I don’t live there but some tips are:
if you join a intramural sports group (tennis, volleyball, softball, running, hiking, climbing) book club, charity (like larger ones like Habitat for Humanity), multicultural house of worship (not sure of your faith or if this is important to you). Also if you go to industry events which include men and women
I like your suggestions. I’ve been on a group hike I enjoyed. Maybe I will do more of those, and sign up for a large volunteer org as I look at places to live in other states 😉
Atlanta is raggedy as hell for dating. These men are routinely unserious and disappointing
Def move especially if you work remote! Dallas or Houston. I’m in nyc but have friends in ATL who are single! The ones who are in relationships it’s questionable. Allot of men are gay or looking for a cover up to marry!
I dated outside of my area. I think moving to a new city would be great so that you could explore and get to date around and figure out what you want and like. Be open to dating outside of your race also. It’s a completely different ball game. 33 is still young to make the moves you want to make in life.I would move and try it versus staying where you are thinking of what could have been.
I really love Account director 1’s response. The only thing I would add is that make sure you’re in a good space mentally to date. I met some really cool men when I was single and wasn’t in the right mindset due to either dating too soon after a relationship ended or just generally during a time when I wasn’t ready to be vulnerable and open to love.
I don’t know why a straight black woman would even TRY to date in Atlanta. The math don’t math down there, especially if you’re not open to nonblack men. That being said, I’ve been in New England for 6 years and these men really aren’t my scene. I’m thinking of moving back to the Midwest this year at 34. If you reaaaallllyyy like Atlanta, travel more and try to meet people during your journeys.
Good point. I went to college here and was in a committed relationship most of my twenties. That ended right before the pandemic hit and I’ve given dating in atl a good 3 year effort. I honestly feel like Atlanta the city for me personality and lifestyle wise… I like fashion, but am not flashy, don’t wear lashes, weave, a lot of makeup and those seem to be entry level to the Atlanta dating market.
I moved from LA to Houston for this reason and have been with the first guy I met here for almost 1.5 years now and talking marriage. I only really date Black men and the numbers weren't in my favor in LA so I do this that was a big part. But I also really think moving put me out of my comfort zone and brought out some characteristics in me that made ME more datable. Ex: Better financial situation allowed me to invest more in my appearance and slowed my "hustle" to become more feminine and increased self confidence. Fewer family and obligations to friends who are married with kids gave me more mental and actual time. Not wasting time on situationships I told myself were just placeholders... I list all of these to say that if I could've figured out a way to address these same things without moving, then I realistically I think I could have met someone without moving.
Thank you I just said that! Like real estate location location location lol especially if you’re upwardly mobile. So are the men!
Even if you don’t move, you could try traveling! I was in the same boat. Went on vacation, met my BF (now husband) at a music festival. My best friend met her boyfriend the same way, on a trip we took.
I travel! I’m open to finding love in my travels!! Congratulations to you on finding your partner 😍
I would travel to potential locations first and try apps that allow you to set your location like tinder's passport option so you can meet people before you arrive. I personally had the most success on tinder even though it's still considered a hookup app.
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Definitely could be a good strategy like work remotely from the location for a week to get a good sense of it
I'll be 33 this year as well. Single, no kids. I still live in my home city and have some family ties that are keeping me here. But I have definitely thought about this. Also having issues finding someone. My next idea is to go to brunch or some bars alone and see how that goes. One of my friends said she meet men more often alone than in groups.
Men are intimidated by groups of women. Also don’t take have your phone out. High end restaurants and take a good book. Men will approach
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Dating opportunities were one of many factors that influenced my move from Boston to NYC. I didn’t have a huge community in Boston. I would try exploring more before moving, if I were in your situation. Perhaps try some new hobbies.
It went really well. I moved back in 2010. After a LOT of fun being single, I started dating my husband at the end of 2013 and we got married in 2017.
The move was also a good move for me personally and professionally. By the time I met my husband, I was so happy in many aspects of my life that I attribute that to as why things with my husband worked so well.
I have not but if I lived in ATL I would certainly consider it