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December 9, 2008 at 10:57 pm #588953
LoweryMemberSo where’s the secret spot in WS that all the single people hang out at? For some reason it seems to me that WS has a very low population of singles (females in particular, since that’s what I’m looking for). For those WS veterans, is there a higher count of families and couples in WS or am I just getting the wrong vibe?
December 9, 2008 at 11:08 pm #649526
ZenguyParticipantNope, I think you are pretty much right. All my friends over here are married and then there is me…lol
December 9, 2008 at 11:18 pm #649527
squareeyesParticipantWhere have you been looking and what methods are you applying?
WS does seem more family oriented. As far as I can tell, I’m the only single person on my block, the rest are couples/families. My girlfriends and I tend to go out most Friday nights to do the drinks/dinner thing around WS but I’m sure it’s difficult to approach a table of women even if we are sitting in the bar area. I’ve made it a mission to occasionally go sit a bar for a drink or a meal on my own and see if I can successfully strike up a conversation with whomoever is sitting next to me. Sometimes a bust, sometimes some great conversations.
December 9, 2008 at 11:32 pm #649528
LoweryMember“I’m sure it’s difficult to approach a table of women” Finally, a female that understands the single man’s plight. Thank you, squareeyes. You’ve made me so happy, I feel myself tearing up…excuse me…
December 9, 2008 at 11:46 pm #649529
shed22Participanttry being a single, gay male in west seattle … arghh!
December 9, 2008 at 11:49 pm #649530
ZenguyParticipantShed, that is my plight as well…sigh.
December 9, 2008 at 11:51 pm #649531
WSMomParticipantHave you ever tried joining a choir? SWCC choir is open to one and all (even tone deaf) and church choirs often have many singles in them. I’ve made lifelong friends singing in choirs. Just a thought…
December 10, 2008 at 12:02 am #649532
squareeyesParticipantMy favorite place for bar chat is Jak’s; it just feels like pretty much everyone is there for conversation – even the couples. Maharajah’s bar also appears very social and inclusive.
No recommendations for shed or Zen; but I’d certainly happily chat with you if you were sitting next to me.
December 10, 2008 at 12:07 am #649533
JenVMemberI met my BF at the Rocksport of all places….
December 10, 2008 at 12:37 am #649534
CaitParticipantThe Rocksport when they have live bands! It’s a really lively place and it’s a little divey. I love it there and loved it when I was single.
BTW – Rant on the Rocksport. Thanks for having Creme Tangerine there and then never bringing them back. Oh, but I’ll come back for your burgers. :(
December 10, 2008 at 1:36 am #649535
TammiWSMemberOne of those land use/constuction signs went up in the Rocksport parking lot a couple weeks ago…for the whole space from the nail shop through to Super Sup…:(
December 10, 2008 at 2:27 am #649536
JanSParticipantand I suppose it depends on what age woman you’re looking for…20-30? 30-40? 40-50? older? lol..the senior center? j/k….really..
believe me, it’s equally difficult for older single women. I don’t hang at bars by myself, most of my friends are coupled….so unless I’m out with friends, I’m not even at these places, but at home….alone.
December 10, 2008 at 2:44 am #649537
LisaMParticipantI think West Seattle is mostly couples/families, HOWEVER, there are actaually lots of single gals that live here – I know many in various age groups. And yes, we go out in groups, as most of us are older (40’s and up) so hanging out in bars alone is not gonna happen.
I have met singles in the past – skating on Alki, walking down the street (really), and volunteering.
Also, here is a tip for you – lots of single women at the PCC wine tastings every month…good luck!
December 10, 2008 at 2:48 am #649538
gambaruParticipantSkylark is a fun place with live bands on the weekends……… The crowd is mixed…
December 10, 2008 at 7:57 pm #649539
In2theknightMemberDecember 10, 2008 at 8:35 pm #649540
cruiserMemberPick up your knitting and let’s go love, you’ve scored:)
December 11, 2008 at 8:15 pm #649541
LoweryMemberZen and Shed, is it a lack of gay guys in WS or is it that the ones around aren’t approachable.
JanS, I’m going to have to respectfully disagree that it’s equally as hard for older or younger single women. Since 95% of the time, it has to be the guy that has to make the 1st move, he’s got to wonder about a lot of stuff (is she only out to talk with her girlfriends, did she go thru a break-up and now hates all men, is she just out to play head games with guys, is she already with someone, etc). For the most part, females don’t have to worry about all that much, 1st because they are usually not the ones that go out on a limb and make the initial contact. 2nd because usually if a guy is out, either alone or with his guy friends, he’s still going to be open to talking to new people. Where as women, speaking from my experience, will go out with their girlfriends but have no desire to talk to new people…just stay within their circle of friends. This isn’t a slam against all women. Like I said, it’s just my personal experience.
December 11, 2008 at 9:02 pm #649542
ZenguyParticipantThere is a pretty good gay population in West Seattle, it’s just that most of them are partnered.
Approachable is not really a problem with guys…who’s gonna say no?
December 11, 2008 at 9:06 pm #649543
MrJTMemberHopefully MY partner… There is hope guys, deep down I used to think it would never happen and it did. Patience men, patience.
December 11, 2008 at 9:49 pm #649544
shed22Participanti think my issue is the same as yours, lowery . . . it’s not a matter of if there are single folk out there . . . it’s a matter of where does one find them. the gay and lesbian community used to have guppy’s to meet and greet but that closed down a few years ago.
December 11, 2008 at 10:00 pm #649545
villagegreenMemberPractically everyone I know that lives in Seattle has given up on the singles scene and taken to Match.com. Seattle just isn’t an easy place to meet people. I guess it’s the reserved Scandinavian peronality. I know people who have gotten married after meeting via Match.com, but I also know people who have considered filing restraining orders — so there’s good and bad, I guess.
December 11, 2008 at 10:08 pm #649546
shed22Participantseattle can definitely be a tough nut to crack.
December 11, 2008 at 10:15 pm #649547
In2theknightMemberSo, the legendary “Seattle Freeze” isn’t just a myth?
December 11, 2008 at 10:24 pm #649548
shed22Participantand it doesn’t take long to feel the chill . . . or to succumb to it.
December 11, 2008 at 10:29 pm #649549
AnonymousInactiveAs someone not from here, I would have to say that the “chill” does exist. People are friendlier and more out-going where I am from.
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