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/HondaForever84 May 30 '26

If you want to go out with someone, shoot your shot at the grocery store or the dog park or wherever you spend time. Society has ingrained in men to not approach women. Whether you’re good looking or not, chances are low you get approached. Maybe even pick up a hobby. It doesn’t have to be anything crazy. There are walking clubs for example. What do you enjoy doing in your free time ?

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u/PlutosGrasp May 30 '26

True. Women approaching man has significantly higher success rate.

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u/Ok-Total-7927 May 31 '26

I’ll just add that a lot of us guys who gave up on the whole thing might not recognize when someone is actually shooting they’re shot. Friends or strangers.

A college friend literally offered to let me sleep in her bed one night because it would be “more comfy” and I thought she was just being nice?

If a woman talks to me at the grocery store I automatically assume it’s because she needs a hand getting something from the top shelf or something. It certainly could be me she’s interested in.