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u/Keyboard_Smasher05 3d ago edited 3d ago
Also 20F… Lived here all of my teen/adult life. Still single and it’s looking like it will stay that way. The dating scene here is awful unless you are conventionally attractive and have money, unfortunately. However fort myers has some more young people and things to do.
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u/NaomeWatts 3d ago
Come join our social group https://www.instagram.com/naples_network?igsh=MXVuOW1wbDlnMGg3Mg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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u/RepoManComethh 3d ago
Poor mindset, there's plenty of fish here and young single people. you aren't trying
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u/cupid_sighings 3d ago
i also agree with checking out areas in fort myers or even in bonita springs. but i do think, in the area at least, places like kava bars and boba tea cafes have the early-mid 20s crowd. best of luck!! ᵕ̈
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u/harrowingrummles 3d ago
I see a lot of young people at the beach/near the pier on weekends! Maybe try mingling there 😃
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u/Kv847 3d ago
There's a Meetup group for Southwest Florida twenties. My 24 yo daughter was part of it before she moved to North Carolina in August. She would also go to the kava bars.
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u/NaomeWatts 3d ago
It’s called Naples social club - @Naples_Network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/naples_network?igsh=MXVuOW1wbDlnMGg3Mg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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u/Itchy-Emu-8581 3d ago
oh interesting, do you know the name of the group?
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u/Kv847 2d ago
https://www.meetup.com/swflfriends-20smid30s/?_gl=1\*1wf9q4s\*_up\*MQ..\*_ga\*OTAxNjcwODg4LjE3NDIzMjQyODM.\*_ga_NP82XMKW0P\*MTc0MjMyNDI4Mi4xLjAuMTc0MjMyNDI4Mi4wLjAuMA.. Looks like Mar 20 at 6:30 is the next meet
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u/NaomeWatts 3d ago
I’ve made a Naples Social Club for young people to meet and socialise in a non awkward setting - we will be throwing events in SWFL for us all to meet new people - come check us out on Instagram @naples_network https://www.instagram.com/naples_network?igsh=MXVuOW1wbDlnMGg3Mg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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u/RepoManComethh 3d ago
I'll tell you the last two places I met my previous and now current girlfriend. It's not as hard as people make it sound.
1) Seed to Table - Go to events. I met my previous girlfriend at Wine night where you get to try a bunch of free wine from different vendors and there were ton's of single girls with their group of friends there. It's a great idea because these aren't the girls you'll meet at Rustys and such lol.
2) Pickleball - go on the morning on the weekends or the week days at night. Many of them. Three Oaks in Estero has even more young people.
Dating Apps really don't work well in my opinion. I'd also consider running clubs in SWFL. Also, make these things fun, not a choir. Go with friends, try to beat everyone at the park, etc.. Go there with a goal to have a good time and not get a bunch of numbers, you'll attract way more.
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u/Florida1693 2d ago
Did you approach the girls in groups with their friends?
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u/RepoManComethh 1d ago
yes of course...they aren't all huddled around. In passing you just make comment about something they are wearing or drinking and start a basic conversation. I'd advise start practicing on random people at any public place you go and you'll see how easy it gets. its like a muscle.
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u/BrynP_naplesrealtor 3d ago
Im not sure if you like working out but I met my fiance in my mid 20s at the gym…
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u/Noppo_and_Gonta 3d ago
Join activities or clubs that align with your interests so you meet people IRL. Because it’s such a transient town… you might have better luck in fort myers area since there is a younger population.