How to Speed Date in Your 30s
Speed dating is an event that allows you to meet multiple potential partners at once. This event is structured so that every man in the room has a chance to talk with every woman in the room for a few minutes. When your few minutes are up, a timer rings and you move on to the next person. This is a great way for people in their 30s to meet, test each other out for a few minutes and see if there is any chemistry. It's best to go into the event with a strategy, a few prepared questions and an open mind.
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Attend the event without an entourage. Many things are great to do with your friends; speed dating is not necessarily one of them. If you attend the event solo, you won't have to risk an awkward situation with your friends if anyone ends up liking the same person. It will also give you more of a chance to focus on the real reason you are there, which is to meet a future partner. You will seem more approachable if you are alone and one of your speed dating matches wants to approach you after the event.
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Attend a speed dating event for people in their 30s and up. Many speed dating companies hold events for specific age groups, so make sure to go to the appropriate one.
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Look past the other person's looks, but take note as to whether he is well-groomed and nicely dressed, as these are aspects of his appearance that he can control. Even if you are not immediately attracted to the person, give him a chance; he may win you over with his personality.
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Do not act desperate. Speed dating events only give you a few minutes to talk with each person. In those few minutes, do not mention how much you are longing to get married and have children. This will make you appear desperate and will send any potential mates running. There's a time and place to talk about marriage and kids, and speed dating events are not one of them.
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Prepare a few questions addressing what traits that are most important to you in a partner. For example, if it's essential that your mate have a good sense of humor, joke around with her a little and see how she responds.
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Keep yourself open to new possibilities. If you have never dated anyone that is divorced, don't immediately shut down if one of your speed dating potentials mentions that he was once married. If you have never considered dating anyone with children, don't automatically eliminate any potential mates just because she is a parent.
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