Interesting! Yeah, I've met some friends thru dating websites too, but they're typically the people I get along with, but can't see dating. At this point I'm intentionally single and planning to be for a while. Are there really ppl on those dating websites just interested in friends?
I like that. I'm hoping to host casual game nights from my apartment soon, but it's a second floor so accessibility could be an issue. I like the diner idea and may incorporate that too.
*Nods* That sounds like the sort of thing I'd like to start looking for in 6 months or so. At some point I want to try out a "solo poly" situation and that might be a good time to try a dating website, for friends and otherwise.
What is more mental energy than game night? Just talking about friend-finding strategies?
@Sparrow
I meant that dating-to-find-friends is more mental energy than game night. For me, at least. I enjoy it, but it's taxing.
Oh yeah, totally. Which is why I kinda figure if I do end up looking for friends that way, I'll do it when I'm also actively dating.
In the meantime, game nights and other activity groups seem like they'll be a little easier.
@Sparrow
Well no - everyone I've met on a dating site has friends+more in mind. But if there's no chemistry I've become quite adept at keeping them as friends. Same with people I have dated - keep them as friends, and their new partners too.
This is all more mental energy than game night.