Often our standards are skewed by what we see onscreen, so taking to the real world to meet your match can be beneficial to your love life.
If you want to just meet someone the old fashioned way, there are plenty of places where you can find your dream individual, get to know them and create a connection without the need for a technological device.
Here are eight of the best ways for you to meet a new love interest without needing to head online.
Additional reporting by Maisie Laughton
5. Volunteering
Volunteering can be a really great way to meet new people (even more so if you’re single) and gain useful experience. Whatever skills, experience and time you have available, there’s always some form of volunteering that you can do. Even if you don’t meet somebody, at least you’re doing something good that will benefit others. Photo: Pexels
6. Gym
Just like sports classes, the gym is the perfect place to meet people, where you’ll meet like-minded people at the gym, especially if you're used to working out You’re starting something new that is good for your lifestyle. Remember though that there's gym etiquette when working out. You shouldn't walk up and chat to someone if they're deep in a workout to ask for their number, some people won't be fond of that. Wait until they're finishing up or ask them to spot you. There will be plenty of ways to get around it without seeming too creepy. Photo: Unsplash
7. Speed Dating
Speed dating is the perfect way to meet people because everyone there is single, looking for love and it’s hosted by an organisation in a public place. Not only is it safe but it’s got low expectations, so if you don’t find someone to go on a date with at least it’s a good anecdote for family parties. Not everyone nowadays can say that they’ve been to a speed dating event. Photo: Unsplash
8. Bar or club
Conversation is key - if you start with the bartender and get comfortable then you can start going out of your way to ask other people things. You could even offer to send someone you like a drink from the bar since you'll already be good friends with the bartender. You could offer someone your stool if it's crowded. If there's a dance floor, ask them to dance. You never know who you could meet just from being confident. Photo: Unsplash