Singles Mixer on Friday - Thoughts?

Submitted by lisak55 t3_z6dewy in jerseycity

Hello Reddit! I saw this post on Hoboken Girl about a singles mixer on Friday. I’m wondering if anybody has gone to these things? How has it been?

I’ve tried speed dating and didn’t really enjoy that. Five minutes with a person feels so rushed and you are repeating the same thing about yourself over and over again.

And I’ve gotten dates from my local hangouts - the gym and one parking lot situation! And I got a date from a coworking space, but all fizzled out.

I’m a bit exhausted by the apps, so perhaps this is the next best thing…

Looking for hope and inspiration on this rain New Jersey day!

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White_Knighttt t1_iy19sba wrote

I'm in the pool after 10 years so this sounds like a great idea... Any details on the meet up?

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Wynnrose t1_iy1bom0 wrote

Which co working place did you go to? Asking because if there was a date from it I assume it is a social place to be …. Sorry for the off topic ness

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lisak55 OP t1_iy1cyx4 wrote

Replying to Wynnrose (#719,875)

I randomly purchase day passes for AndCo. Very cute spot! They seem to be very about community and they have events after hours which help break the ice and again facilitate that conversation.

I’ve done the working at a coffee shop, but the energy doesn’t feel the same as coworking offices. I was going to check out Mission 50 and Daybase in Hoboken. Don’t know if you’ve been there, but am curious about them.

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lisak55 OP t1_iy1dppy wrote

Replying to White_Knighttt (#719,604)

Oh sorry about the breakup or congrats? I like to believe everything works out for a reason!

It is Friday at 7pm at The Ashford. The venue looks very club like, but the event is supposed to be all holiday themed and I love the holiday markets and all things festive ! (I’ll find the flyer in a second and post it)

I also am sick of the apps and want to meet some IRL. I’m over the meh energy on the apps…

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White_Knighttt t1_iy1mro5 wrote

Replying to lisak55 (#720,168)

>Oh sorry about the breakup or congrats

Thank you, it's a bit of neither or tbh.

>I also am sick of the apps and want to meet some IRL. I’m over the meh energy on the apps…

I'm in my late 20's and never been on one, thanks for the fair warning lol.

>The venue looks very club like, but the event is supposed to be all holiday themed

hello social anxiety, introvertedness, and shyness my old friends

All things said and done thank you for letting the group know of this. I'll probably be a Scrodinger's human until the day.

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BeMadTV t1_iy1tfyt wrote

Did you check their Instagram story (Jersey City Connects) ? They answered a couple questions. I'd also check out the comments on their posts. But it's free and 300+ people are going, might be worth checking out for the Christmas decorations and festive nature alone.

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wasting_-my-_time t1_iy4bm5y wrote

This is a popular thread. There seem to be a lot of singles in this sub. Maybe organize a sub singles event!

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