How To Find A Like-Minded Partner
Do you often feel dissatisfied after going on a date and finding out the other person is nothing like you? If they do not share similar interests, it can be difficult to engage in an exciting conversation. First impressions count, especially when it comes to a first date. Instead of wasting your time on dates that have nothing in common, here are the best ways to find like-minded partners.
Use niche dating sites
There are more and more dating sites being created each year. Some are general dating sites that allow you to engage with a diverse range of people. Others are niche and help you find matches with similar interests.
For example, if you are into veganism and would like a like-minded partner then you may be looking for a vegan dating site. These exist and are great for those who want to find a partner with this same interest. Instead of putting a filter on your current matchmaking sites and apps or wasting your time finding out if a person has this interest, you can scrap the research and know straight away that they are like-minded.
Engage with your inner circle
You never know who your friend might know. You never know who your family might know. There could be someone close to you that is like-minded and the ideal match for you. Engage with your inner circle, ask about friends of friends, and attend parties or meet-ups that occur as you never know who you might meet.
It is likely that your friends will know someone ideal for you with similar interests. After all, you most likely have similar interests to your friends, so their friends most likely have similar interests too.
Join a community
If you are into something specific, like sports or film, there may be a community club you can join. There, you will be able to meet people that are interested in the exact same thing you are passionate about.
For example, a writers club would attract people who are interested in writing, whether on a recreational or professional level. Online forums and communities on LinkedIn and Facebook are a great way to start off. Offline communities will include meet-up groups, recreational clubs, interest groups, related classes, and membership societies.
Start sharing more online
You never know who you might find online. After all, most dating sites are online-only before you are able to meet in person. There are a plethora of people you can find online, from all walks of life. You will most likely find someone that has similar interests to you online as there are millions of people that use the internet that will live near or close to you.
Starting a blog or writing more about your passions on social media (or online community hubs) might attract attention from someone with similar interests. You might get talking to that person and before you know it, have a date arranged. You never know who you could meet online just by sharing some words about your hobbies and passions.
Attend a seminar
There are numerous seminars out there on a whole array of topics. Whether you are into gaming or science, there will be a seminar for it. You can attend seminars online, but it may be harder to engage with people that way.
In-person seminars are a great way to interact with people who are interested in the same thing as you. After all, they wouldn’t attend a niche seminar if they are not interested in the subject.
Reach-out
If you come across someone online that seems to be interested in similar things to you or piques your interest, there is no harm in reaching out to them.
A simple message via social networking platforms or a comment on their blog on a LinkedIn profile will get you seen. While some might feel weird doing this, it’s quite commonplace today, and many use it for networking purposes. You probably won’t get responses from all of them, and it’s okay too. Be genuine and polite in your message. Introduce yourself, how you know about him/her, your interest in connecting and why. You never know who you might meet in the process.
Have more fun
Never hinder the amount of fun you have because you are set on finding the perfect romantic match. Have fun, let your hair down, and enjoy your life as the right person might come along at the most random moment.
Online dating, singles events, and matchmaking services like speed dating are enjoyable for some people, but for others, they can feel more like high-pressure job interviews. And whatever dating experts might tell you, there is a big difference between finding the right career and finding lasting love.
Instead of scouring dating sites or hanging out in pick-up bars, think of your time as a single person as a great opportunity to expand your social circle and participate in new events. Make having to fun your focus. By pursuing activities you enjoy and putting yourself in new environments, you’ll meet new people who share similar interests and values. Even if you don’t find someone special, you will still have enjoyed yourself and maybe forged new friendships as well.
Attend social spaces
Social spaces can often be the most relaxed setting for finding a date or a life-long partner. A bar, concert, art gallery, or gathering may be the place you find someone with similar interests to you.
In social spaces, people feel the most relaxed and ready to engage in conversation. If you find someone who piques your interest, you can go over and chat with them. You might see someone at an art gallery alone. They must have an interest in art, otherwise why else would they be there? You could spark up a conversation about the art you have just seen or the room you’re in. The conversation might start to flow and who knows where it could end up? There’s no harm in chatting to someone you see in a social space, after all a social space is for socializing and getting to know people.
Branch out at work
Among the people you work with, or close to, there is likely to be someone with similar interests to you. After all, you work in the industry for a reason so there is bound to be something that can spark up a conversation.
Every company, especially long-standing ones, have a regimented set of recruitment criteria which include certain personality traits and hard skills. For you and others to be recruited in the same company, that means all of you share core similarities.
The workplace is a common situation people overlook when it comes to finding a partner. Although it can complicate things if something goes wrong, there is no harm in trying if there is someone you have wanted to engage with for a while. You might strike lucky and bump into them at work or attend a social work event where you can approach them.
When it comes to finding a perfect match, be open-minded and never fear to engage in conversation. After all, a spark in conversation in the most random place could lead to a life-long relationship. It could be as easy as attending a social event or leaving a comment on someone’s online page. Who knows what a little like-minded soul searching could bring you?
