I Tried Apps Like Tinder And Bumble But They Did Nothing For Me, Instead These 5 Things Helped Me Up My Dating Game

Just like many of you out there, I’ve tried using dating apps like Tinder and Bumble multiple times — but more often than not, I always get tired of swiping left and right. Now, don't get me wrong, I’m not saying you can’t find a good match there (some of my friends got hitched via these apps and even got married), but I was stuck in a digital daze.

So, I decided to ditch the apps and try the good old-fashioned tactics. Here’s the lowdown on 5 timeless mediums that I traded dating apps for to up my dating game:

Club Hopping: The Rhythm Of Beats Matching Romantic Hearts 

While I might not choose to go club hopping today (getting older every day), back when I was still exploring the world as a college student, the electric environment of clubs was often an attractive invitation. You could meet someone on the dance floor, with no bios or filtered snapshots, and just feel the chemistry in the air (if you were lucky).

Bar Banters: Because Laid Back Is The New Crazy 

From TV shows to movies, bars have often been portrayed as the staple medium for dating activities — and rightly so. There's something magical about dim lights, the clinking of glasses, and two people conversing about everything from their childhood crushes to UFOs. In today's world where we are all so often guarded because we don't want to be judged, striking up a conversation with a cute stranger over a pint of beer might not be the worst way to find a partner.

Speed Dating: Fast Track Method For The Fast-Paced World 

If you can’t suppress the addiction of simply swiping people left and right, try speed dating. Just search on the internet for speed dating events nearby, and you will find tons of places. The process is simple — you don't get much time to talk about your entire history; it’s just small talk. In fact, it’s all about making an instant impression on the person in front of you, without feeling the need to sit through an entire dinner date, even when you don't want to (been there, done that).

Blind Dates: Unravel The Mystery Right Then And There 

We talked about meeting strangers in bars earlier; this is not that different. You can ask your friends and family members to set you up with someone they know for a blind date and choose a place where you feel most comfortable. It may not always turn out the way you imagine, but the thrill of the unknown will definitely make up for it (at least for the first 15 seconds, in some cases).

Trust The Universe (And Your Gut)

Now, this is not a medium for dating; however, it is a tactic that worked wonders for me. As a person who is single and ready to mingle, I started losing faith in ever finding the right person to date. But then I thought, “Where's my pair?” I know, it sounds very cheesy, but just the idea that there might be someone for me out there made me let go of any inhibitions and try new things. Also, I decided to trust my gut. Instead of rushing into any relationship, I adopted a more laid-back approach. Let things unfold naturally and only mingle where it is natural, not artificially made.

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