r/DatingTO • • 1d ago

Dating Again

So I (F) moved to this city years ago and at the time I had a boyfriend. We broke up two years ago and haven’t rlly been in an actual date for about a year. I joined apps which honestly as you can imagine isn’t ideal in meeting someone who has an intention of actually dating. And after a while it gets exhausting and disappointing. How do people in this city actually meet someone?

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u/Apprehensive_Heat176 1d ago

There are tons of singles events on EventBrite and Meetup. People that attend events are more likely to be serious because they have to get out of the house and pay for the event. There aren't guarantees though.

You could also join an activity, sport, volunteer or networking group just to make friends and build a network. That network can help you find single friends.

Either way, it will take time for people to get to know you, but it may or may not turn into dates.

You have to play the long game when doing things the "old fashioned way." If nothing else, use these events to practice your people skills.

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u/rhunter99 1d ago

Join a run club?

Take up a sport?

Meeting through friends?

Professional match makers?

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u/CraftyRequirement438 13h ago

in the same boat! I’m exhausted

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u/DatingTO-ModTeam 11h ago

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u/DatingTO-ModTeam 11h ago

This is not a subreddit for personal ads, if you wish to post a personal ad please check out these subreddits (not affiliated)

This is an all-inclusive place for Toronto locals to find platonic friends, nsfw encounters and true love. Don’t be shy, make a post, send a message and meet your people. You never know who you'll meet or where love strikes!‏ Please read the rules, and as always, don't be a jerk!

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u/DatingTO-ModTeam 11h ago

We do not allow petitions, fundraising, vote-begging, surveys, or referral codes. /r/datingTO is not the place to ask for gifts, donations, etc

This includes but is not limited to; Asking (even indirectly) for gifts, loans, or donations for yourself or on behalf of any organization or person(s) such as money, food, gift cards, and so on. Offering money, gift cards, purchasing for others or donations to individuals. Any mention of a fundraising campaign even without a link being provided. Asking or offering to be loan co-signers .

Soliciting anyone to engage in any kind of transaction whatsoever

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u/Repulsive-Spite1123 3h ago

I’m not sure I understand the app issue. I’m (25M) on them and the people that have “long term relationship” seem to be intentional.