I am a 40 year old single Mother of a teenage daughter. How do you go about meeting men?

I am not too keen on singles websites, church or bars. What does that leave me?I am a 40 year old single Mother of a teenage daughter. How do you go about meeting men?
Hi, At least the match sites allow you more control. I don't do them either, but your daughter is a teen, so hopefully you have some YOU time, and if not bars or church, maybe you have other things you enjoy, or might want to enjoy.





Lots of places to casually socialize, the list could be way long, like





Groups that meet that are into things you're already interested in





We don't know what age range you're interested in, and I won't insult you, but you might be OK with guys a bit younger or even 20 years older?





Do you work? If so are there any guys that you are friendly with? Are there any guys you are just friendly with to at least have dinner with, or a movie? Do you have any plans about more than just meeting? 40 is young, gee, there has to be places to go, art shows, farmers markets, in town events like band shell concerts, etc.





You don't need to ';sell'; yourself, but you don't need to hide either.





No offenses meant.





AngelI am a 40 year old single Mother of a teenage daughter. How do you go about meeting men?
Firstly, don't think of ourself as old. At 40, you are still a young woman. I am decades older than that, and I know.





Then I suggest clubs, associations, writing groups, adult education programs, volunteering for doing good (sport, literary events...) and then don't be shy about getting to know likely candidates. Guys like us can be very awkward and not nearly brave enough if they see someone they like....so you feel free to make the first move.





One of the greatly over-looked sources is friends and relations of friends. Let the people you know (even the neighbors) that you are ready for a companion. One of my closest men friends found his wife through one of his hunting and fishing budies....like, ';Maybe you should meet my sister.'; I attened their wedding last year.





And the daughter can be a plus. Maybe a man who wants to have a child in his relating; had daughters himself; or maybe never had any children and wants the experience.





It will be important (as important as she is to you) not to worry the guy about him not getting the attention he needs by being overly concerned about the daughter's needs. Tricky balancing needed here.





None of this will be easy, but it seems you are ready for the adventure of it all. Good wishes.
Much like I tell guys....go to where they congregate. They're everywhere! Libraries, malls, auto shows, sporting events, grocery store, laundry mat, the park, a lake, etc.





And if you're looking for a quick fix of a guy to talk to (doesn't mean you have to get into a relationship with him)...try chat rooms and yes, online personals. Tons of guys in those things!
Event groups, some hold meetings with people with same interests, community service, organizing your daughter's school parties etc, meet friends first, maybe they have others they can introduce to you
Grocery stores, Ball games, Shopping malls..People are EVERYWHERE, just keep your eyes open and get out and socialize.
I know someone in your case, who met many great guys through friends... that is always the best way to go in this situation
go out to a club.


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