So...just how bad is the Seattle Freeze/dating here? The city itself seems pretty awesome and has a lot of things I want, but I'm in my mid-30s and don't know anybody there, so I'd be starting from scratch. If I'm into activities, like skiing, hiking, and racquet sports (both tennis and pickleball), is it really that hard to make a solid friend group and find a romantic partner in Seattle?

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I am based out of Seattle and into outdoor activities. Hmu if you are looking for a friend/company to any of this stuff.

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Transplants love other transplants. The “Seattle Freeze” isn’t really a thing — people hibernate during the rainy season. Something like less than 2% of the city’s population is actually from here.

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Dating isn't legal in Seattle and talking to people who are not in your immediate family is frowned upon.

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It's what you put into it. you sound like you've got interests that would make it easier to meet people. the seattle freeze is something that is made up by people that come to the area and expect us to be like where they came from. we are not the same. and on a side note - you'll be better off if you dont mention the seattle freeze. so many of the locals are tired of hearing of it you'll push us away.

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I dated here just fine. Apps are plenty active and decent. Lots of local groups do activity meetups.

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Same situation. New to the town in mid 30s. Into hiking, snowboarding (might be late), biking. Lemme know if you want a pal!

Transplant from Texas, Seattle freeze isn’t really a thing. Unless you are a tech bro with poor social skills

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