My problem is that I hate going to places like bars and nightclubs and it is hard for me to find places with people my age that aren’t those types of places. I have been hanging out at a guitar store that has jam sessions on Friday nights sometimes. They have a few people my age, but mostly much older people. However it is a place I enjoy and am interested in so I thought I’d try it. I did meet one girl my age and got her phone number, but she didn’t return my call the 2 times I tried. Really by going there I’ve done more to increase my guitar playing skill than to meet any new people.
I also tried a site called www.meetup.com where you could meet up with people who have similiar interests. I organized a Christian Social Meetup. 5 people RSVPed, but I ended up standing in front of an Applebees for half an hour while no one showed up. So far I feel like I have put forth a valiant effort, but all I have got to show for it is several nights when I would have been happier at home with my cat.
Its not that I’m unhappy with the group of friends that I have now. It is that I don’t really want to be single anymore and don’t know where to find someone that I would like. I have had some people suggest places like Barnes and Noble, but I suck at starting up conversations with strangers. Anyway I’m kind of discouraged about this.