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When you\u2019re single, the best resources to help you find a genuine connection are other singles. Although many people turn to dating apps to meet prospective dates, it can be hard to form a larger social circle of single friends this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By socializing with other singles, you\u2019ll not only have more opportunities to discover a romantic bond, but you can enjoy the unique phase of single life with others who share your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of having other single friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your single social circle is a special group of people who share your journey and your goals. They understand the challenges you face and they celebrate the strides you make. When you\u2019re with them, being single doesn\u2019t mean being lonely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going from single to happily coupled-up is generally a long path with quite a few twists and turns. At the most basic level, your single friends help you pass the time. If you\u2019re able to form a truly great singles circle, they\u2019ll help you see that single life can be just as wonderful and important for your personal growth as life with a committed partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanging with single friends is a surefire way to make more connections than you could on your own, or even through a dating app. Lots of couples\u2019 roots can be traced back to the friend of a friend of a friend! Plus, as you start to date, single friends become important confidants and resources for advice. If you want a deeper dive on this topic, listen to this podcast episode<\/a> with dating expert Lindsey Mestlaar that discusses the role community plays in romantic relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for productive socializing when you\u2019re single<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A great way to surround yourself with potential single friends is by joining a singles group. Meetup has thousands of singles groups<\/a> around the world with millions of members, so you\u2019re sure to bump into some kindred spirits! You could attend, for example, the new member meet and greet event<\/a> hosted by Atlanta\u2019s popular 35UP! Social and Activity Group<\/a>, which has more than 21,000 singles aged 35 or older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to expanding your dating pool through singles-specific events, dedicate some time to activities and hobbies you\u2019re passionate about. For one thing, getting too wrapped up in finding a partner can actually have diminishing returns, and make you feel more isolated. It\u2019s important to value your non-romantic interests while you\u2019re single.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond that, when you engage in activities you enjoy with other people (whether that\u2019s cycling<\/a>, drawing<\/a>, or something outside the box like Aikido<\/a>), you can be certain to make connections with folks who share your passions<\/a>. It won\u2019t always lead to a romantic link, but you never know when sparks might fly, like these two couples<\/a> who met at Meetup events for West Michigan Geeks<\/a> and later got married!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Meetup is continuing its commitment to helping singles socialize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help build community among singles and foster new friendships, Meetup is partnering with Meetic, a French online dating company that\u2019s part of The Match Group (parent company of popular dating platforms like Match, Hinge, Tinder, OKCupid, and more). This partnership will encourage Meetic subscribers across Europe to get out there and meet new people via exclusive Meetup groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you use Meetic in Spain, you can join the Meetic Espa\u00f1a<\/a> Meetup group and join events hosted by and for fellow Meetic users. Every member can participate in and organize their own singles events. There are similar Meetup groups for users of LoveScout24<\/a> in Germany, Ourtime<\/a> and Match<\/a> in the United Kingdom, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting their enthusiasm for the partnership, Jerome Riviere, Brand & Consumers VP at Meetic Europe says, \u201cAt Meetic, we\u2019re always looking for new ways for singles to try something new, have fun and meet new people in their area so that they can start a real relationship. Offering singles in the UK, Spain, and Germany, the possibility to create their own events or access the thousands of social events offered by Meetup is a really exciting innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetup CEO David Siegel says, \u201cMeetup’s mission is to bring people together over shared interests, so this partnership naturally aligns with our values. I can\u2019t tell you how many anecdotes I\u2019ve heard about Meetup groups leading to relationships and marriages.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s what friends are for <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re single and looking to mingle, the first step is to get out there! You never know when or where you\u2019re going to meet the right person. Set yourself up for success by finding a great group of single friends who share your interests. Or, take matters into your own hands by starting your own Meetup group for singles.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Being single doesn\u2019t have to mean being lonely. Meetup has a new partnership with Meetic, a French dating company, to help build community among single friends. <\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":8002,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Find Your Single Social Circle and Enjoy Single Life - Meetup Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Being single doesn\u2019t have to mean being lonely. 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