Finding a Partner

Lonely evenings on the couch, walks you have to get through alone, and problems but no shoulder to cry on. Being single can be liberating, but for most people only for a certain period. Finding a partner is a long road.

Many people are single, but only a few want to stay that way. Today there are various options and services for starting your search for a partner. You decide which way is the most comfortable and suitable for you.

How anyone can succeed at finding a partner

Speed dating, first impressions count, the quick way to find a partner
Option one would be attending a speed dating event. Briefly explained: about 15 singles sit at 15 different tables and have about 10 minutes with each person across from them to size each other up for the first time and form a first impression. After 10 minutes a bell rings and the person across from you moves on to the next table. So once again you have an unknown single sitting in front of you. At the end of the evening, rating cards are used to determine which matches want to see each other again. If you're outgoing and have no problem meeting many different people in a short time, this method is perfect for possibly finding Mr. or Ms. Right.

Start your partner search online

Inhibitions drop under the influence of alcohol when looking for a partner
How about a bar crawl where every participant is single and games for breaking the ice are included? In big cities, many organizers offer so-called "singles tours". You walk from bar to bar, drinks are handed out, and every now and then games like "beer pong" are played to get closer as a group. Great for chatting, meeting new people and maybe even more…

Dating sites, the easiest way
The most common and, at first, easiest method of finding a partner remains, of course, singles sites, which can be found in masses on the internet. Here you have free choice: do you want to use a free or a paid site? Do you want to focus on something specific, for example sites just for people over 50? How much of myself and my life do I want to reveal? Which profile picture do I want to present myself with? Choose your picture carefully; after all, it makes the first impression.
I can also decide who I reply to and who I'd rather not. I can filter for things that match my preferences, for example height, distance, etc. And I can decide for myself at any time whether it comes to a real-life meeting, provided the other side is interested too, or whether I'd rather keep to occasional contact without meeting in person.