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Finding Other Gay People
to Date
by : Kelvin Smith
| No matter where
you live, a lot of gay people would like to meet others
like them for relationships without resorting
to using the online personal sites. Whether you are newly ‘out’ and
don’t have many gay acquaintances, live in a relatively
small town or are isolated from meeting new people in some
way, you share a problem with more people than you think.
Here are a few tips from others that have found successful
ways to meet other gay people. |
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Look for signs that
there could be a few gays lingering in your area. See if a
nearby University or college has a major arts
program. Check for a movie house that shows independent or alternative
films. While these establishments aren’t absolute substantiation
of a gay community, they are likely to increase the chance of
a few gays being in the area.
Check out the local phone book for gay bars and gay bookstores.
You are more than likely to find one of either listed in the
area. If you are lucky enough to have a gay bookstore available
to you, not only is it a place to potentially meet someone; it
can be a great resource in itself. Most gay bookstores have a
bulletin board with local social events, support groups and other
activities of interest to the gay community. You might even come
across the occasional personal ad posted as well.
The employees will
know of the local gay ‘hangouts’ and
events. Ask about gay events in the area from parades to social
clubs. Also, ask if they offer “Pink Pages”. “Pink
Pages” are similar to the Yellow Pages but are geared toward
the gay and lesbian community. Depending on the size of you area’s
population, it can range from the size of a pamphlet to a small
book.
Also, you can try
looking for “Pink Pages” through
the search engine of your choice. Many will break down their
information relative to specific regions or even cities. Finally,
it might be good to locate the local Parents, Family and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). You can visit http://www.pflag.org
to find out where the closest local chapter is located.
Once you begin your low profile research, you will find the
places to go that suit you. Use these resources to at least open
the door to more opportunities to meet other gays in your area.
Copyright 2005. All rights reserved
Kelvin Smith writes for GayDating.com -
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