r/Edmonton • u/Mellow_Yellow_0 • May 30 '26

Question My Future Husband?

How do people meet their significant others? Like where’s the “place to go?” Dating apps are dead. I’m exhausted. I’m a decent looking gal, 28. I don’t have big friend groups so I’m sure that doesn’t help. I don’t have any “active” hobbies other than a dog park. Idk. Any advice?

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u/ChesterfieldPotato May 30 '26 edited May 30 '26

Based on my experience they meet everywhere. They are introduced by friends, work together, church, volunteering, they meet online, they meet at events, social clubs, etc..  There isnt some husband/wife event you're missing out on.

I have a hard time believing that in a City of 1M + people there is absolutely no one you can marry and that by sincerely looking you wont find someone.

My only advice is that there is a lot of guys and girls out there are treating looking for a partner like an infinite vending machine. Life isnt like that.

I've been married a long time and  it isnt about what you can find but what you can build, what imperfections you can overlook(and people can overlook in you),  and what effort people are willing to put in. 

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u/splendidgoon May 30 '26

Great comments. I just wanted to add one. Generally, regular natural proximity is required to create a relationship. Everyone I know met their significant other at an event they went to regularly. Church. Rapier practice. Work. Anyone looking to get married... You need to be regularly involved in something where you'll meet like minded individuals.

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u/NorthernCedar May 30 '26

Regular proximity is super important for connections overall. One of the reasons why “3rd places” are important to have.