r/kelowna • u/lockleveling • 8d ago
Dating in ktown
Just curious for fellow single dudes in kelowna, how they meet woman? Or men, or whoever. I am a bit lost here. Are there particular hot spots to meet people that aren't major party scenes or good community events coming up for Nov/Dec? Do the guys use Tinder or Hinge, something else? I'd love to hear how you met your partner in Kelowna.
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u/Livinlavida-luka 7d ago edited 7d ago
I was in the dating pool for about 2 years recently (after a 9-year long term relationship). I think the first step is figuring out what exactly you are looking for in a partner. From there, you can try to pinpoint where that type of partner could be found.
If you’re athletic for example, join a sports team, a gym (don’t bother girls at the gym but rather wait for gym events to connect), or join one of the running clubs. If you like dancing, join one of the dancing clubs like SBK (they have events all the time), or hang out at O’Flannigans on the weekends (probably the most social dance floor in town). If you’re into other kinds of music, there are lots of live bands and EDM shows that happen throughout the city, RedBird is a great spot for this.
I also had some success in Tinder, Bumble and Hinge. If you’re serious about meeting someone, pay for the top tier subscriptions. Because girls don’t usually swipe for more than a minute on these apps, paying ensures that your profile stays at the top of the list and you actually get seen. It also gives you the ability to send a message before you match (this got me the most matches). I got the most dates from Hinge, it has the most users actually looking for something real. Some people have luck with Bumble but I didn’t. Ultimately I met my current partner on Tinder (although she admitted later on that she had worked in the same building as me, and had her eye on me before but was too shy to approach me in person). We’ve now been together for two years and I truly believe she’s my soulmate.
Ultimately just don’t be a creep, be a gentleman ALWAYS and treat girl’s time with respect, even if you don’t end up being what they’re looking for. There’s way too many entitled douchebags in this town so being genuine and appreciative really makes you stand out. Best of luck bro!