As a single lady in my twenties, I sometimes wonder where I’m supposed to meet eligible men. The general consensus seems to be that people meet their mates in school or at work.

Well, I’m done with school and I’m self-employed. I’m not to the point of taking on a lifetime of student loan debt in order to increase my dating pool, and there aren’t too many viable male prospects wandering through my home.

So I’ve looked into a few other options…

1. Bars. Great place to sacrifice all personal space and dignity. A full 22% of successful relationships begin in bars. Or maybe that was 2%…

2. Clubs. Nothing like having a stranger come up behind you on the dance floor and make you wonder if you’re being held up. Top-notch choice if you’re into douches.

3. The Internet. I’m a fan of OkCupid. The guy who messaged me saying he was a married man in his fifties looking to hook up — he seemed like a real winner. Continue reading →