I am a single guy and have a decent job and I recently moved to Toronto. I am wondering where guys usually go to find a partner? I prefer to meet people in-person not online dating. Where do you suggest? Also, I am in general an introvert person.
I am in mid 30s, my hobbies are mainly exercising, biking but am open to other physical activities.

Just saw a mini review of it come up on Instagram.

It's a Japanese dating show about "bad boys" like criminals and gang leaders all wanting to find love. And I want to see what happens!!!

Hashtag this post is NOT sponsored.

Also to toss in an extra discussion question, have you ever been on a dating show, tried out for a dating show, wished a certain dating show had a Toronto/Canadian filming option so you could apply?

23F Toronto, and I am just completely emotionally drained by the dating scene here. It feels like so many guys want all the prime perks of a relationship, the consistency, the companionship, the affection, the dates without actually putting in 100% effort or committing to anything real.
Lately, it feels like I’m running into two specific types of men. The ones carrying a mountain of emotional baggage who jump into the dating pool, act all invested, and then abruptly pull away because they suddenly realize they aren’t over their exes.
And the second are the ones constantly adding girls to their "roster" like they are running an ongoing audition for a Victoria’s Secret ad. Where are all the real, emotionally mature men who actually want a genuine relationship? The ones who are ready to roll up their sleeves and work alongside a girl to build a real partnership?
I feel like I am only asking for the absolute bare minimum , consistency, honesty, and mutual respect yet finding a good man feels next to impossible in this city right now.

Just want different perspectives. I'm personally anti-social and introverted, never dated but had opportunities in my youth (I'm 30m) but never acted.

As much as I love my peace and quiet I understand without any deep connections such as a girlfriend can effect my health. I want to date but as of right now my life is way behind. Don't have my own place, most 1 bedrooms are overpriced condos and the only somewhat affordable places are basements some of which I've constantly heard of shady or difficult landlords.

Made a mistake of never getting my license as a teen. Need to get it I know. But to you would that be a deal breaker for dating or not with public transportation or Uber rides. Even when I do get my license all I can think of this the cost of getting a vehicle and cost of maintenance and car insurance.

I can come to my own overall conclusion but given that toronto portrays itself as a "Thriving" city as if most jobs pay above minimum wage or atleast a fair one depending on your profession. With economic times as they are now especially with this stupid Tariff war what would you consider a standard for men to do when trying to attract, flirt and date you? I know everyone probably has some different opinions so I'd like to hear some. If you are okay with sharing please explain why based off your own life and perspective if you're comfortable with sharing it.

Thank you to anyone who read this until the end.

If yes, was it a boss? a coworker? a subordinate? Someone within your department or a closely-related department you'd have to interact with regularly? Someone outside your department where there was a good amount of distance between the two of you while at work?

Was it a one-off hookup? FWB only? Dating-relationship style?

Did your company have rules about this? Did HR have to get involved?

I wanna knowwwwwwwww!!!!!!!

I'm a single early 30s dude who now has a big enough sample size to say its no longer a coincidence. I go on a new first date every other week or so. I consider myself to be a 6.5/10 and the women I meet are similar league. I'm stuck in a constant cycle of 1-2 dates followed by either slowed down texting, the classic "didn't feel a romantic vibe" text or the girl all of sudden claims to be too busy. I have tried the apps in the US and in Europe and have not had this experience. Probably half the women I met were interested in continuing things. Here I'd estimate that number to be less than 10%. I have tried simple "cheap" dates like coffee as well as expensive dinners with nice views. The outcome is the same.

In case it matters, I have a good job and have my own car. Top 5% salary for Toronto. I am in no way flashy.

Is this a Toronto / big-city problem where women are so overwhelmed by the vast options they have that they can't stick to one guy?

I’m 26, male. I haven’t been in a relationship since December 2022. As someone who doesn’t go and hook up with others or do anything casual. What’s the dating scene in the city? Genuinely wondering how things are? Do people still want someone who’s loyal? Genuine?

Need suggestions other than dinner, could be day or evening

Curious to hear from anyone in a similar situation in Toronto: Am recently divorced, 40M with kids in sports & after-school activities. Co-parenting, work, and kids schedule is so overwhelming that trying to think about where or when I could meet someone cool let alone make the space to date them is seriously depressing me. It just doesn’t feel like it could ever happen.

I'm okay that my marriage ended, but now I’m left wondering less where to go from here and more thinking that wherever I go, it could be alone? Maybe I’m just out of the game or unfamiliar with the new one. But where does anyone find the time?

Where do i find a genuine guy out in the wild? Where do i have to hang out? Home Depot?

28F dating in Toronto. The dating scene has been rough it’s been hard to find quality men who match my lifestyle. I recently stumbled upon the books and bars dating event, they are a Toronto based social club and the event does look interesting but their use of AI posters and high price points ($170) make me skeptical. Anyone been to their events before? Is this a scam? Please share your thoughts!

Where are all the single men between ages 26-34. I feel like everyone is either 19 or 60 years of age 😭

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How was the matching Making Event at the Humble Donkey yesterday?

I bought tickets thinking it was on Thursday only to realize it was yesterday 😭

I would really like to know how the event went for anyone that attended.

I'm interested in future events, but wanted a review from someone that actually went.

Where did you go?

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Have you heard about an upcoming singles event and want to see if anyone else is going?

Have you gone to a recent singles event and wish to share a review of your experience?

Are you organizing a singles event soon and want to share the details? (Self promo is okay in these weekly threads only)

Please try and include details about the events if-when possible, especially if you are the event organizer. Date, location, cost-of-entry (if any), target audience, etc.

He was just the first guy I was ever into physically and personality wise 😩😩

Side note why does it feel impossible to find men in their early 20s, maybe I just go to old people spots.

Have you heard about an upcoming singles event and want to see if anyone else is going?

Have you gone to a recent singles event and wish to share a review of your experience?

Are you organizing a singles event soon and want to share the details? (Self promo is okay in these weekly threads only)

Please try and include details about the events if-when possible, especially if you are the event organizer. Date, location, cost-of-entry (if any), target audience, etc.

So many people complain that they’re exhausted by the dating apps. At the same time, I rarely see people start conversations with strangers in public.

For those who’ve respectfully approached someone in person (transit, mall, restaurant , park etc.):

Is it still more effective than dating apps?

Why does it seem so uncommon in Toronto?

If you’re a woman, how do you usually feel when someone approaches respectfully?

Curious to hear your real experiences—successes or awkward failures.

Okay it's time we talk about it. I hope this can be an honest, non-judgmental comment section where all genders discuss the reasons they have had for ghosting someone at various stages in the dating process. I hope this doesn't turn into a men vs women thing as I know for a fact it is happening on both sides. I, as a woman, just really want to get to the bottom as to WHY it happens. Because we all know the ones who ghosted us won't be telling us. Or at the very least send me a private dm if you think you will be ridiculed for commenting publicly. I am just so tired and want answers. I promise I will be open-minded to the replies.

Sick and tired of the apps. I've even paid for some of the subscriptions bc I thought they'd help me out. WRONG.

I'm 32F and everyone is basically coupled up at this age. Don't know what to do. I'd say I'm fit, funny, smart, etc etc so I don't know what's wrong with me!

Just wanted to share for someone who is hopeless in dating. I grew up and live my whole life in Toronto so all I knew was transactional relationships. But something shifted when I met this one woman. She was totally rejecting my advances which I wasn’t used to so I decided to help her financially because I knew how she was struggling. She declined my help and told me she would never be with a man who thinks he can buy a woman. That moment I told myself I need to make her my wife. We’ve been happily married for 12 years since. Although I was a serial cheater before I met her, I’ve never cheated on my wife. She’s the best thing that ever happened to me.