Singles Events

OK I am new to this and I was reading a couple of posts and someone had mentioned something about attending singles events, but I 've never heard of any and don't have a clue on how to meet anyone. Two years ago I ended a 6 year relationship and have been single ever since. During my relationship, I lost contact with my friends and basically have none, at least not any close friends, so I can't really go out with a friend to meet guys. I feel pretty much stuck, but I can't complain. I came from having nothing, no car, no job and no place to live, and 2 years later I have paid off my car, have a great and promising career and am about to close on my first house. I am ready to get out there and meet someone, but I have become quite shy and haven't a clue on how to meet anyone. I absolutely feel that "friends first" is a must and I certainly want to go slow, but again, where can I meet a decent man? You know, someone who has a stable job and takes care of his responsibilities... If anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks,

Own2feet

Every Saturday Night at Vintage Coffee (150th & Western) is singles night.

We want to provide a smoke and drunk-free zone with a laid back atmosphere for our single friends. We've only been doing it for a few weeks, and we need more participants!

I told my single friends to get off the couch and do something, because I was tired of hearing them complain about it.

how many show up usually?

we've just gotten started and then we had the holiday, so frankly, not very many.

YET.

But if everyone sits and waits for everyone else to show up, then no one will ever meet anyone else.

Lotsa people here, not necessarily all single, but the concerts are free and fun
Twilight Concerts | Arts Council of Oklahoma City

Also, get involved with a community that you have interest in, whether it be the Arts, Music, Volunteer Work (plenty to be had here in the Metro), etc.

I have thought of volunteering with the kidos but I don't know how or where to start. My biggest concern is safety for my kids. I don't want to put them at risk where we volunteer. Any suggestions?

If you're involved with your church, I would suggest starting there.

The great thing about Volunteering is that it's not something that you HAVE TO DO, like work. So, you can choose what you want to volunteer at - i.e. don't turn it into a job, it's got to be something that you REALLY enjoy doing - something you don't mind not getting paid for. And don't make it about "finding a relationship", use it to make new friends. It'll expand your boundaries.

A few local suggestions:

Fighting Hunger - Feeding Hope | Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma

Zoo Friends - OKC Zoo Offers Exciting Volunteer Opportunities

Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory - Volunteers

Best Friends Volunteer Oklahoma City



If nothing else try:
VolunteerMatch - Where Volunteering Begins

thank you so much namellac

Is Vintage Coffee on South Western? What is it next to?

Vintage Coffee is on North Western at 150th (33rd Street - Edmond), in the mall just east of the Fidelity Bank there. They're on the far east side of the mall, next to Limerick Photo Studio.

It's in Edmond? Pretty far

Oh, about the mall, do you mean Quail Springs Mall?

No. Quail is off of Memorial, between May and Penn (more or less).

This "mall" to which I refer, and I probably shouldn't have said mall, is really a strip center with a dry cleaners, nail salon, women's fitness center, veterinarian, and furniture import store. This strip center is just east of the "Oklahoma Fidelity" bank, which is situated on the SE corner of Western and 150th.

If you google 1000 NW 150th Street, Oklahoma City - you can get on google street view and actually see the strip center I am talking about. Vintage Coffee is on the far left of the center's two main buildings.

Alright thanks

FritterGirl, have you come in, yet? You give better directions than I do.

Your accomplishments are outstanding. Don't rush, he will come! Coffee shop? Come on guys. Go to the dog park! Lol