Finding a guy when you don't really go 'out'

skittledoo

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Brittany, have you looked into Events and Adventures??? Not sure if its only VA or if MD is part of the area that Events and Adventures caters to. It's basically a singles thing. You sign up and they have a calendar full of events depending on your interests that you can attend. When I was looking into it years ago they had equestrian events, dog lovers events, wine tasting, bowling, rock climbing... Basically a ton of different hobby type stuff and there's no pressure that you HAVE to meet someone if you go, but its a great way to get to know guys with some similar interests.

Eta: here's the link
http://www.lotsofevents.com/
 

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Brittany, have you looked into Events and Adventures??? Not sure if its only VA or if MD is part of the area that Events and Adventures caters to. It's basically a singles thing. You sign up and they have a calendar full of events depending on your interests that you can attend. When I was looking into it years ago they had equestrian events, dog lovers events, wine tasting, bowling, rock climbing... Basically a ton of different hobby type stuff and there's no pressure that you HAVE to meet someone if you go, but its a great way to get to know guys with some similar interests.

Eta: here's the link
http://www.lotsofevents.com/
Ya know I hear them advertise on the radio all the time but have never actually looked into it. Thanks for the reminder :p
 

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So you guys DID meet on the forum first!! I've always wondered if you two met on the GSD forum first or if you were already together by the time you joined up. All I knew was that one moment I was enjoying your photos of your dogs, and Jason's photos of his dogs, and suddenly there was a thread where you were recording a video of Ike and being referred to as his "Mommy" xD

So much awesome, though. I want to meet a dog guy too, please.
Yup, although we tell people we "met through GSDs" lol and don't specify the online part ;) The timing and the breeds just worked. I wouldn't have Kastle if it weren't for Jason/Ike - he brought us together even though he wasn't even born yet. That's why he's in our engagement pics...at our old Schutzhund field haha

Oh, I love sharing dog obsession. :) We share so much time together with our dogs, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Agreed.
 

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Someone asked me out recently while I was walking Merlin lol seriously just walked up to say hi to the puppy and now we have a date..

go walk your dog people lol
 

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Someone asked me out recently while I was walking Merlin lol seriously just walked up to say hi to the puppy and now we have a date..

go walk your dog people lol
Hahah you make it sound so easy!

Of course, my dog is scared of people so it doesn't lead to much conversation when I have to warn them she's shy, and back away to keep distance :p

So basically.... I just need to get a puppy. Problem solved.

I wish cute guys in their 20s took yoga. Because I took my first class today and it was interesting enough to be something I might want to continue. But yeah all middle aged women. :p
 

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Yup, although we tell people we "met through GSDs" lol and don't specify the online part ;) The timing and the breeds just worked. I wouldn't have Kastle if it weren't for Jason/Ike - he brought us together even though he wasn't even born yet. That's why he's in our engagement pics...at our old Schutzhund field haha
That's right! I loved those engagement photos, they were perfect :)

Someone asked me out recently while I was walking Merlin lol seriously just walked up to say hi to the puppy and now we have a date..

go walk your dog people lol
How do you think I finally got to know my neighbors? LOL Lived in the neighborhood for about 6 or 7 years without even knowing the people next door... then I got Trent and suddenly I'm saying "good morning" and chatting with everyone in the area.

Trent IS a fantastic guy magnet when I'm out and about, though. I need to start walking routes outside of my own neighborhood!
 

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That story is AWESOME. I'm going to tell it to my next S4 customer and just be like, "It's not just a car, or even an amazing performance vehicle. Hot chicks will be chasing you down when you drive it." :rofl1:

Also, we need to hang out. ASAP.
We did chase him down in my car. And then I think we kind of stalked him online. Make sure you leave out that last part when trying to sell a car. :rofl1:

I'll be down in Rockville two weekends from now.
 

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Best advice I ever got when it comes to the whole dating thing?
Work on you. Do what you love and pursue your interests, get out there and do stuff that doesn't suck with people who don't suck.. the significant-other thing will work itself out.

I've never met a boyfriend when I was looking for one lol
Totally this.

I met Mike when I was finally at the point in my life where I said, "Andrea, stop being so introverted. And stop worrying about finding a relationship. Just enjoy who you are, be comfortable with yourself, and have fun." Literally met Mike through a mutual friend a few weeks after and haven't looked back since. :)

And, Mike's best friend got out of a bad relationship about a year or so ago and he's ready for another relationship...so if any of you single women have a love for anime, guns, airsoft, and online gaming and are in the midwest, I can recommend someone. LOL :p
 

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Those "dating" sites Aren't really that bad, tho you have to pay monthly for most of them. Facebook is a good place to meet lots of nice people. Depending on where you are located I have a guy acquaintance (one of my friends on Facebook) who is pretty cute & single & around your age (he's 20) ... Just putting it out there if you are interested.

In all seriousness tho enjoy being single, relationships are hard & there is a LOT of compromise involved when you are attached also a lot of sacrifice. Enjoy your freedom while you can
 

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I met my SO through friends (actually through my Ex), so it just fell into place. Though my Ex was actively trying to introduce my SO and I to eachother.
Most of my other Exes I met through friends, or friends of friends.
 

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I didn't meet any of my Exes when I was "looking" either. In fact I still have offers & guys trying to flirt with me even though I am attached now (not being vain ... Just saying) but I make sure I let them know (in a nice way of course) that I have an OH.
 

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We did chase him down in my car. And then I think we kind of stalked him online. Make sure you leave out that last part when trying to sell a car. :rofl1:

I'll be down in Rockville two weekends from now.
I did not stalk. Maybe you did. I just posted in the "spotted" threads and one of his friends gave him my info, and then I gave you each other's info. . . :D

And I sold a car for my coworker with the line "get the one with the sports package. Sports packages get you chicks."

"But. . . I'm already married."

"Sports packages will get your wife chicks."

Half the dealership died laughing.

I will probably be in CO then if it's the weekend I think you're talking about. But I can come up there. If you don't mind me bringing Middie?
 

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