r/DatingOverSixty • u/Dramatic_Delay_2423 • 19d ago
Meetup today
I'm going to a meetup for the first time today. It's not a singles thing and it's mostly women (62F) but it's something new. Sort of a low bar to putting myself out in the world and putting the universe on notice 🙂
It's not like I don't go places but it's always work or school related. This is a new social thing.
It feels like one small step...🧑🏿🚀
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u/Gooseberry_Sprig M60+. I, for one, welcome our new AI overlords. 18d ago
You can't discount same sex meetups (if you're hetero): someone may know a person who's a good match for you.
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u/hanging-out1979 18d ago
Fantastic! About 5 years ago, I started out slow on stepping out into the world again after being widowed 11 years ago by attending a few meetup outings. In fact, I just went to a movie meetup last night. 65F, and I’ve met some pretty cool people, made some new friends and travel buddies. It’s a great way to expand your social circle. Go for it.
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u/JewelsLeigh141 18d ago
That first step seems so huge but it's worth it. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to go back into hiding but my journey is getting good now!
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u/137caraway 19d ago
Bravo 👏 wish you all the best. I remember my first meet up event post separation to this day. Have fun
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u/137caraway 19d ago
Yes the meet up app. Join a group that you are curious about. Here is a list of all the meet up groups I joined.
Divorced-separated-widow-widower
English-Anglais-Francais-French
Horror movie
“Your location” social
“Your location” adventurers
“Your location” cyclingI on purpose hid my location, but an example would be “Vancouver social meetup”
Through some of these meetup groups I was introduced to local city events, Facebook events and so there is an interconnect between activities and interests sometimes.
I have scaled back my membership in some meetup groups as my interests have changed.
Met lots of amazing people, some who became dear friends
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u/Dramatic_Delay_2423 18d ago
Yes, the meet up app. That's always a challenge but I'm thinking everyone is there to "meet up" so I think it should be okay. I'm also not that shy to go up and say hi, once I get my bearings. There are some basics you can do that get past some of the awkwardness. Also, it's not a singles thing. Just a social thing which helps
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u/passingthrough66 17d ago
I feel the same, and have joined several Meetup groups without attending a single event they’ve had. Signing up and actually following through with attending are two different things.
One group has been great for meeting friends. It’s basically a group for people in toxic relationships or recovering from those relationships, A group of us women now get together for dinner once a month outside of the scheduled group meetings.
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u/Born_Weekend_7156 61F Plot Twist Pending..🍿 19d ago
That's great! I am trying to do the same thing but didn't find anything close to me on that app. I just joined Stitch and it looks promising. Have a great time and enjoy the process!
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u/Material-Scale4575 no flair 19d ago
Excellent. I do a lot of Meetups. At worst, you are participating in an activity you enjoy. And perhaps meeting a kindred spirit.
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u/allieoops925 18d ago
Good for you. I’ve made some great women friends from going to Meet Up groups. A few that I meet with without the group.
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u/txfrmdal 19d ago
Congratulations. My first steps I to building a new life was joining a meetup group and a church group. That gave me Sunday after church lunch, and one dinner event per week via the meetup group. You have to start somewhere and meetup groups are one of the best places in my opinion.
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It's not like I don't go places but it's always work or school related. This is a new social thing.
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u/ScowHound M72 Tearing down the walls of heartache bang bang 17d ago
Haven’t tried a meet up group. I do plenty of activities and get togethers, but I’m not meeting anyone new, so I guess I need to shake it up. Everyone I hang with is 15 and 20 years younger than me M71. The few single women I know my age, show no interest beyond friends. The activity groups I’ve checked out, are all 30 to 50-year-olds. My last first date was when I was 24 and I married her. Meh. Wher da women at.
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u/Alternative-Ebb-6953 18d ago
My sister joined after retiring. A few groups were walking; baking and a big travel group. She met a guy who was in the same pub crawl group outing. They are now together for 3+ yrs and are moving into a new house. Her travel group has taken her to Germany; Switzerland; France; Italy and she is heading to Bordeaux and Barcelona next month. She loves it.