10 Best Ways to Meet a Guy in Your 30s FAST

In our thirties, it can seem like our better days have passed us by, and finding a guy to date is becomes some tremendous feat requiring enormous amounts of time and energy.

The truth is, the 10 best ways to meet a guy in your 30s, FAST, listed below, will have you back on the dating scene in no time!

How to Meet a Guy in Your 30s

1. Be Active in the Community

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Being active in your community is the best way to find a guy to date, regardless of age. At 30, it’s even more crucial to be active in the community if you want to have a wide range of options in your dating pool.

2. Running or Jogging 

Running and jogging are signs of a fit, organized, and disciplined person, which is rather attractive to potential guys you want to date. When they see you running and jogging they instantly feel like they know something about you.

3. Try Different Cycling Routes

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Switching up your cycling routes and routines may result in you bumping into a few new faces. If you’re lucky, one of those faces could be your future boyfriend or even husband. If you’re into cycling, keep this tip in mind the next time you get ready to hit the peddles.

4. The City Park(s)

Speaking of being active, and switching up routines, visiting various city parks is another great route to meeting a guy. If you’re into dogs, check out the dog-friendly parks. Chances are, Mr. Right could be there just waiting for you and Fido to show up!

5. Attend Live Events

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Attending live events in your 30s not only makes you feel younger but also gives you a chance to mingle with people like you did when you were in your teens and 20s. One of those people you rub shoulders with could be the guy you’ve been looking for your whole life.

6. Join a Gym and Workout

The gym continues to be a solid place to meet the opposite sex, all the way into your 30s and well beyond. If you’re looking to meet a guy fast, sliding into the gym may yield results even quicker than going to the bar. 

7. Mingle at the Workplace

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The workplace probably isn’t the first place you think about when it comes to finding Mr. Right, and for good reason. Sometimes it’s against company policy to date co-workers. That said, if it isn’t against company policies, there are few better places to find a guy to date than right there at the workplace.

8. Invest in a Hobby or Two

Investing in a hobby or two in your 30s is a great idea. Not only do said hobbies give you something to keep your creativity and critical thinking skills flowing and growing, it also gives you an excuse to go out and meet like-minded guys.

9. Attend Events You Have to Dress Up for

Whether it’s alumni events, fancy parties, or something to do with your hobby, attend as many events as possible that you have to dress up for. If you want to catch a guy’s attention, what better way to do so than by dressing up and flashing him those big doe eyes?

10. Use Dating Apps and Websites

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Although dating apps aren’t for everyone, they do indeed get the job done for some. Lots of women and men connect via dating apps and websites every day of the year… some of them even like each other six months later! 

FAQ

What are the best places to find men in their 30s?

Men in their 30s are known to frequent several places including live music events, and other large gatherings, dog parks, and other dog-friendly locations, hardware stores, bars, pubs, and of course, their place of work.

Is being single in your 30s normal?

Being single at any point in your life is normal. What’s not normal is being in a relationship simply because everyone else is and you think it’s the thing to do. That said, if you are single in your 30s, you’re not alone because roughly 45-percent of people in their 30s are too.

Jenny Muscolo
Jenny Muscolo

My name is Jenny and I love helping people with their relationships. I got my Masters in human sexuality at Northwestern University, and love what I do.

I believe a few simple tips can help you massively improve your communication skills with your partners, which leads to better interactions. Thanks for visiting!