Summer’s here and before you know it, it’ll be over again. After two years’ worth of lockdowns, self-isolation, and fear, the COVID-19 pandemic is mostly over. A large percentage of the U.S. population is vaccinated and cases are dropping. Because you won’t have to socially distance and lock yourself away this summer, it’s the perfect time for an adventure. But who wants to go on an adventure alone? The best way to have a summer adventure is with a friend or even a romantic partner. If you don’t have someone to go with, then this post’s got you covered.
Here’s how you can meet someone new and kickstart your summer adventure:
Dating Sites
Casual sex and adult dating sites are by far the best place to meet new people in today’s digital landscape. The best thing about these sites is that they are incredibly impersonal, meaning that even if you have confidence issues you are able to introduce yourself to people and paint yourself in a good light. If you are going to use an online dating site, then you can click here to learn more about the whole online dating game. The folks from Philadelphia Weekly recommend finding the one that’s right for you. The internet is certainly not short on dating sites, which is why it’s a good idea to do a little research, read a few guides, and find a site that has all of the features desirable to you.
Social Media
Social media is second only to online dating sites. The downside to using social media to meet new people is that it’s not as impersonal as a dating site is, because more often than not the people that you communicate with are going to already know you in some capacity. If they don’t know you then it’s highly likely you will at least have mutual friends with them, who they can ask about you. Social media approaches should be done delicately, subtly, and maturely. Never tell lies about yourself either, because it’s very easy for people to find out whether or not you are misleading them nowadays.
Joining Clubs
You can join a club to make new friends and meet new people, although it is worth noting that joining a club certainly isn’t as effective as social media and dating sites are. The main reason for this is that by joining a club, you have to express an interest in the thing that the club’s centered around first. If you do not have an interest in whatever this is, then the club won’t allow you to join. Bear this in mind before you apply to join any clubs so that you can meet people.
Friendly Introductions
You could ask your friends to introduce you to any potential romantic partners that they think would be a suitable match for you. A lot of people overlook the efficacy of asking their friends to set them up, mainly because of the anxiety and apprehension that’s inevitable when it comes to blind dates. Make sure that you tell your friend exactly the kind of person that you would be interested in starting a relationship with so that they can find a person who’s suitable for you and fits your requested criteria.
Introducing Yourself
Introducing yourself to people that you are interested in is also a good idea. A lot of people have crushes and romantic interests but never chase them, because they are worried about being rejected. You shouldn’t care about rejection and you certainly shouldn’t let it stand in the way of your happiness. If a person does reject you, then you move on and forget about it. If it’s a person you see often, then it will be a little awkward for a while but will eventually fade away and both of you will forget about it. You need to be assertive and confident if you want to find a romantic partner.
Cold Approaches
Lastly, if you see anybody on the street who you are interested in, then go ahead and cold approach them. If you are going to cold approach people then you need to be as polite and confident as possible. A woman or man won’t want to talk to you if you appear nervous and are rude to them. You also need to read people’s signals. If the person you have approached appears nervous or disinterested, disengage and move away from them. Some people don’t like being stopped on the street and spoken to.
If you want to kickstart your summer adventure, then why not do it by meeting new people and starting a romantic relationship? Making new connections isn’t difficult, thanks to the internet. You could even consider starting a relationship with somebody internationally and then flying out to see them—now that’s an adventure.