A lot of people hit a stage in their life where they are still single and they see most, if not all of their friends getting married, in relationships or on the brink of getting out of the single life. These “pre-occupied” people don’t have time to spend with the single people anymore. As a result, being single and alone can be a very trying time in someone’s life. However, rest assured, you are not alone. There are MANY people who fit into your stage of life. So what are the things to do when one is in this stage? PLENTY:
1. Finding a social network that is younger than you. Everyone wants to feel younger than they are and enjoy the experience of hanging out with people younger than them. I wouldn’t advise that you hang out with a group that is very immature or attracts immature people because I think you would get annoyed with your surroundings pretty easily.
2. Joining Sports groups. Participating in sports is always a great way to meet new people and stay physically active at the same time. Being single, it is always good to look and feel your best. Playing sports is a great way to kill two birds with one stone. Normally finding sports that have an equal mix of men and women is ideal. The sports that usually attract men and women are volleyball, baseball/softball, dodgeball, tennis.
3. Reading. Reading allows you to explore different ideas, thoughts and angles. Novels are really a great way to divide your time between reality and fantasy. Another great way to expand your horizons is reading your local online publications. By doing this it will allow you to see what is going on in your city and if there are any popular events and shows that would be exciting to attend. In Toronto, there are a few publications that are must reads: spacing.ca , blogto.com, thestar.com
4. Attending Singles Events. Whenever you want to find people who are in the similar situation as you, attending singles events may be a great and efficient way to do this. Although there are many positives to attending singles events, it’s not for everyone because it may not attract the certain type of person you are looking for. (Keep this in mind)
5. Online Dating. Depending on what sites you go to, online dating can be a good experience for some. I think one of the main reasons why people go on to online dating sites is that they want to get to know someone or read someone’s profile before contacting them. This way, they don’t waste their time talking to people that don’t fit their type because they are able to get an understanding of what type of person they are by the information they write on their profile. Online dating has picked up in recent years with sites such as Lavalife.com , PlentyofFish.com and Match.com.
Have any more ideas on what to do with your time when you’re single?
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Dude. I totally used to be the one person left out in the cold while everyone else was rockin the love shack.
But then I quit pissing and moaning about it and started doing all the stuff I wanted to do (but was waiting for prince charming to do it with) and now I really do love being single.
I do have a lot of younger friends but younger people eventually get coupled too. I focus on finding friends who are true blue friends and who are mature enough to value friendship. These kinds of folks will still put aside time even if they do get all coupled up. And there are always single people in every age group! I have found that meetup.com has a great community of single people without any dating or hookup type pressure.
Friends who can make time for you in any stage of life you are in are true keepers.
Interesting article. I for one am surprised at how successful dating sites have become
Read the safety articles on dating - there are many available. They’ll make you feel a lot more secure and you’ll be able to carry out secure dating correspondence in no time. Once you’ve set your profile, the chances are high that you’ll find someone who has the same interests you have. Email exchange via the site usually is the next step. If you haven’t already, give it a shot, you’ll be impressed.
Well if she’s over you then u should not let the chances to pass. keep your faith alive.
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I dont think anybody really likes being single. One thing I realized is the second you stop caring about meeting the right person, the right person comes along. Go with the flow and live your life. Theres someone out there for everyone and sometimes, time is all it takes.