10 Places You Aren’t Looking for a Man, But Should Be – blogged by: @proudlylauren

Ladies, are you tired of meeting the “just for the night” guy at the club? Are you tired of getting primed and prepped to look your best, hoping to snag your newest boo, only to meet guys you would never date, not even for free-meal sake? After one epic fail of a weekend, I got absolutely fed up and decided to do a public service for the females: I scoured the busy streets of Atlanta, searched high and low, from museum to booty club, and found you all the best ten places to meet a man

1)    Gym

I shouldn’t have to explain why this is an excellent place to meet a man. The gym is like minesweeper for buff, sweaty, men in all shapes and sizes; everywhere you turn, BAM, there’s another one. Get you a cute little Nike outfit, and conquer you a mine honey: LA Fitness is my favorite, their membership gives you the freedom to visit various locations across the city.  

2)    Church

If you’re a religious person, this is a great place to meet a single man who at least has one major thing in common with you. After getting a good word, make your way over to that fine young thing you spotted with enough manners to help his grandmother to her seat.

3)    Grocery Store

As long as you avoid the men who look like they have families, i.e. they have kids, tampons in their cart etc., it’s a good place to meet a man who has enough common sense to shop for himself (I know some who are incapable). I personally like to check out the produce section: my insides tingle at the thought of a man that’s health conscience enough to buy fruits and vegetables, while being kitchen savvy enough to perform magic with fresh herbs. Pick you an aisle and a man.

4)    Happy Hour

It’s not the club, so you don’t have to compete with Future blaring, or obnoxious drunks, yet there’s still a social setting. Happy Hour can have young professionals, recent graduates, seasoned business owners, aspiring rappers, spiritual hippies, ambitious entrepreneurs: the possibilities are endless. Throw on a cute-casual look and grab a drink, see which one you run into.

5)    Library

There’s something sexy about an intellectual man. I can’t say the place is overflowing with potentials, however the few I did see were definitely worth a little quiet time on a random afternoon. Throw on some cute glasses, a sweater that shows off your curves but also says you didn’t try too hard, and check them out.  

6)    Starbucks/ Coffee Shop

Starbucks is like home away from home, so what better place to exercise that comfort, and approach an unsuspecting business man. Check for a wedding ring, or other signs of a relationship (frequent texts from possible gf), if the coast is clear sit in the nearest lounge chair, and ask to borrow his newspaper (or however you flirt).

7)    Home Depot on a Saturday Morning

This was my roommate’s idea, and I was hesitant at first; I imagined a bunch of middle aged men in flannels and daddy jeans. But B-A-B-Y let me tell you, I thought I was in Man Depot; there was every shape, size, and color you could imagine. Everyone can use an extra hammer for the house, go get you one, and a man.

8)    The Bank

Ok, now this is tricky. It’s rare to find a fellow customer that is a potential prospect, and even rarer to find the right time to approach a customer you may be interested in: after all a quiet bank with a single file line full of nosy people, isn’t really ideal. But what about those handsome personal bankers in the suits? We can all use an extra savings account, or a little financial advice: choose your banker and make an appointment.

9)    Casino

This is another social setting that’s open and fun, but not the club. Here you can find all ages, shapes, colors, sizes, and they obviously have room for a little leisure money (some of them). Grab a drink, choose a table, and be his good luck charm.

10) Sports Bar during popular sporting event

There is also something sexy about an aggressive, manly man, in his own habitat: a sports bar. Now, you may still have to dodge the same drunken obnoxiousness you would at a club, but there are a select few who remain level headed candidates, and know how to use self-control. Plus, it’s pretty easy to approach him: either use some of your sports knowledge to spark conversation, or act like you need his help explaining what’s going on.

Now ladies, I challenge you to start at the top of list and make your way down. Let me know what places work for you and which don’t. Happy searching!