Join a club

Joining a club that revolves around what you like best, whether it is photography, bird watching or ballroom dancing, is an absolute win-win situation. You get to spend time indulging in your favorite pastime and everyone you interact with is bound to be as passionate about the subject as you. Among the many like-minded people you are sure to meet many singles who have the same agenda and your common interest will make for many an interesting conversation on your first date and subsequent ones too.

Like Adventure? Take a Hike!

If you find the great outdoors exhilarating, join an adventure group and go hiking, trekking and mountain biking. You can be sure everybody else who's going along finds the outdoors equally exhilarating. Exciting dating opportunities abound for outdoor enthusiasts, with camping in the mountains being the most romantic of all.

Advertise in the local papers

Though this sounds very commercial and mercenary at first, on second thoughts it is very practical. There are probably lots of eligible singles your neighborhood itself who are completely unaware of each other. Advertising in the local paper is a good way to tell them you are available and the kind of person you are as well as the kind of person you are looking for.

Join an online dating agency

Online dating agencies are becoming an increasingly popular way of finding a good date, especially among very busy professionals who have no time to look for dates the conventional way. All members of the dating site are required to post their profile, which makes it easy for you to find other like-minded singles in a safely and conveniently. No need to worry about opening lines or going to singles clubs where you could attract the wrong types. After some time spend corresponding online, if you decide you like and trust the person enough, you can arrange to meet in person and take it from there.