How to Find a Date in Denver
Whether you have just moved to Denver or have been there a while, finding a date in this big city can be a challenge. There are a number of ways to find a date, so you should keep your mind and eyes open. Whether you're looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right, or just want to have a good time out with someone, Denver provides a number of places to go and things to do for a date, so once you've found the right candidate there should be no shortage of options.
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Seek options where you work. You spend a large portion of your daily life at your job, so you should be comfortable in this setting. Co-workers often hold get togethers such as after work happy hours. Co-workers can provide links to other social outings, which allow you to meet more date candidates. Your co-workers may also be apart of professional organizations, which can provide more leads. One such organization, the Denver Young Professionals (coloradoyoungprofessionals.com/denver/), has been around since 2008 and holds regular gatherings.
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Attend diverse social outings. Denver is known for it's consistently nice weather and outdoor offerings, and dating site Vavoom.com named Denver the fourth best dating city in the country for this reason. Outdoor events centered around running, biking and hiking are great options to seek a potential date.
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Mix it up. Some bars hold regular social mixers. Jet South holds First Friday's, a social gathering for young singles the first Friday of every month, while Balistreri Vineyards, located on 66th Avenue, holds periodic wine tastings. If book clubs are more your speed, you can find some by checking bookclub.meetup.com. Not only does diversifying your activities expand your horizons, it introduces you to a wide variety of people that may be potential dates.
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Use Internet dating sites, like eHarmony.com or simply join free sites or forums where people post dating profiles. Some free sites include PlentyofFish.com and Datehookup.com. Some Denver specific sites to check out include ItsjustlunchDenver.com and GreatExpectationsDenver.com. You can browse candidates, send messages and schedule dates for nights you're free.
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Visit lounge settings, book stores and coffee shops. Tattered Cover Book Store (tatteredcover.com) on 16th Street invites socialization, as do coffee shops like Metropolis Coffee on 11th Avenue (metropolisdenver.com), and Dazbog Coffee on 9th Avenue (dazbog.com). People often use these places to use the free Internet or relax and read a book. This setting allows for friendly conversations, which can open the door to a date.
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Tips & Warnings
Dress well and always be presentable; you never know when a date opportunity will arise.
Be patient if you don't find dates right away. Keep putting yourself in situations to find a date, and eventually it will happen.
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