Where to meet people?

Im too shy and nervous to do online dating. Im searching group meet ups but they can be pricey and Im unemployed. I'd pay it once but theres only a few people joined in groups near me (group site online). Where can I go to practice socializing..preferably outside due to COVID? Or maybe I can go bowling one night, masked, but not many talk to you, they are already with people /their own group. 😔

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TheGreatestEver123 · 41-45, M

Why would you still go around wearing a mask when not required? You’ll never meet anyone if you keep imposing restrictions on yourself.

CestManan · 46-50, F

@TheGreatestEver123 My opinion is that few people even notice at this point if someone wears a mask or not.
That is to say that Coral isn't going to hurt her chances just because she chooses to mask.

TheGreatestEver123 · 41-45, M

@CestManan It’s basically impossible to form a relationship of any kind if you cover your face and socially distance. That’s seems elementary to me.

CestManan · 46-50, F

@TheGreatestEver123 Social distancing may hinder but I do not think the mask would too much. Of course I would not know, during the height of the pandemic my social life was not affected. I ain't got a social life to begin with.

TheGreatestEver123 · 41-45, M

@CestManan Facial recognition is the strongest source of attraction between humans. We read each other’s faces to gauge emotional responses. People cannot tell if you are attractive or attracted if you cover your face. It’s pretty basic.

CestManan · 46-50, F

@TheGreatestEver123 Makes sense.
Now me, I tend to avoid social situations because even if I do get attention, it is often from some weirdo anyways.

TheGreatestEver123 · 41-45, M

@CestManan Yes, that is the woman’s curse in the dating game. You have to put up with a lot of weirdos and pervs before you find a nice guy.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@TheGreatestEver123 I said Id mask inside, not outside. Im looking for outdoor meetups. I mask up inside because A. COVID still spreading and Im overdue for booster, B. I live witth my sister who is high risk. ☘️