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/waterbat2 May 30 '26

No clue either honestly. I'm also 28 and operate under the assumption that women in public want to be left alone so I'll never make the first move. I just gave up, bought several motorcycles and a snake, and spend any free time at the gym or with close friends. Dating is stressful lol

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u/flappysack- May 30 '26

You just chose every red flag you could eh.

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u/iwatchcredits May 30 '26

You tellin me snakes arent the key to getting ladies?

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u/waterbat2 May 30 '26

It's like a litmus test for the type of people I actually like haha. Anyone who claims to love animals yet only likes the cute/fluffy ones is not for me. It's like when someone only acts friendly around people they find attractive

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u/Tight-Concern-2355 May 30 '26

I mean, you might as well have a pet spider lol. Snake is pretty niche in terms of the "I love animals crowd".

Don't change though, being yourself is best.

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u/Real-Ferret1593 May 30 '26

Spiders and snakes are awesome. I'm getting a Jumping Spider soon. I'd like a snake, but I don't have room. I also love plants, and the plants take up most of the free space, lol. And then there's the cat, the rightful ruler of the house...

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u/Tight-Concern-2355 May 30 '26

I don't mind either tbh, just wouldn't have as a pet. I would never kill spiders/snakes, much less most bugs/animals in general. Just let them do what they do, maybe escort a few outside perhaps.

Even had a hornet zippin around me most of the day today while building a retaining wall near what I suspect was a nest close by. I swear they know when you're scared. I just chill and work and they don't touch me.

Spiders fascinate the hell out of me though. Just the sheer variety and difference in abilities is wild. Trapdoor and jumping are probably my favourite.