8 places to meet people IRL that aren’t dating apps or bars


By AGENCY

If you have a dog, you could try hanging at the dog park; it might be a good way to meet someone. Photo: 123rf

When there’s a new couple around, it’s natural to ask, “So, how did you meet?” Most of the time, it’s one of these answers: Through friends, at work, or on a dating app. Gone are the days when connecting through Tinder or Bumble came with an elaborate lie about a meet-cute that stemmed from sitting together on a plane... it’s so common these days.

But there are drawbacks to meeting through an app or website, I get it, and sometimes you just want to get off your phone and meet people the old-fashioned way. Well, I have good news for you – it’s still very possible, and it doesn’t have to start with approaching a stranger at a bar. Here are some better possibilities:

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