How do people in their late 20s - 30s meet each other?

The same options are available in every age bracket. Internet dating, connections, joining a common interest group, just striking up a conversation with someone in the grocery store or where ever. Bars may be okay for those in their younger years, but, all in all bars are not the best scene to meet quality people. I’m 52 now and let me assure you, it’s the same in every age group, only there is no way I would go for the bar scene, much after ones 30’s you’re looking at some really desperate types, not to mention alcoholics. lol

Soloma is so correct. I 2nd her answer all the way.

It happens in all age groups.

My suggestion is not a bar, but rather a shopping mall. You can meet and see all kinds of people in a mall. They will come to you and not vice versa.

I met my wife in a department store, so you just never know where or when.

Meet-up groups in your areas of interest are one good way to meet people.

I meet tons of great folks of all ages out disc golfing. I imagine it’d be equally easy to meet others with similar interests, but different scenes, for a lot of ‘niche’ sports with loose communities, like golfing, kite-surfing, curling, shuffleboard, street luge, etc. Also, poker.

Dogs are another way to go. Dog runs and parks are good spots to meet lots of different kinds of people. Also, if you’re a hobbyist, dogs are a jackpot – obedience, agility, Schutzhund, frisbee competitions, flyball – all these are things you can do with a mutt, in the US at least.

Similarly to johnpennington’s anecdote about malls, I’ve met friends at yard sales – I bet flea markets would be good too. I think it’s because it’s not weird to be alone at these events, or hovering near strangers while trying to look at the same stuff.

Great question, btw – I’m entering this age range and made this observation myself recently. I disagree with the above answers that it’s the same experience at every age – being in school definitely makes a difference.

Work, internet, and through mutual friends.

Meetup.com is a great way to meet people. I also use Craigslist strictly platonic section.

I work in a restaurant. Lots of people aged 20 – 40….thats where I meet a lot of people. Or friends of friends. Otherwise, yeah there aren’t many places other than online. Which….eh.

Do things you like to do in groups. At least you’ll find people who are also interested in an activity you like. There are all kinds of clubs and activities: community theater; investment clubs; political campaigns; charity groups; religious groups; volunteer groups working with children, animals, sick people; community classes at local colleges etc. In bars, you find people who like to drink, if that’s your thing.

“Soloma” LOL

Thanks for all the great answers! I do have a lot of hobbies and interests, and am pretty busy with everything, but generally in these activities I don’t meet a lot of people in my age group (20s-30s), mostly older people (40s-60s). And no, I’m not going to crocheting/knitting classes or Senior Swim Sundays or anything like that, lol. Maybe it is where I have lived, but people in their 20s-30s just don’t seem to be that involved in anything beyond work or school…

@prioritymail The problem with 20–30’s is a lot of people in that age group are married, many with young kids. Eventually some get divorced and are back in the market again. Some cities people get married later, common to wait until their early thirties, but most places in the US a lot of people are married by age 30, so it partly depends where you live.

I would say either at work, online or through some type of group setting where there are mutual interests. It is always easier when people have a reason to talk to each other, outside of the fact that they’re looking for a relationship.