Do you attend alumni events from your college? Start thinking about it because this is a viable way to meet new men! One of my dating coaching clients, Sarah, is very active with her alumni association. They have a CT and a NY chapter and she attends many events from both groups.
Recently, Sarah was talking to an old boyfriend who she ran into at one of the events. He’s married now, but his friend George wasn’t. Sarah didn’t know George because he was in a different class, but her old beau introduced them. They hit if off immediately and he invited her out to a concert he had tickets for and they’ve been dating for five romantic months.
What’s great about alumni groups is the immediate connection you have with people. Having attended the same school makes starting a conversation so natural. Here are some super easy openers:
- When did you graduate?
- What was your degree in?
- Which sporting events did you attend?
- Where did you live on campus?
- Do you remember when _____ (name some big event)?
- Do you know so and so?
Many people really enjoyed college, so this puts them in a good mood. It brings back feelings of youth and fond memories of days gone by. Reminiscing can be a lot of fun and allows you to share in someone else ‘s passion and good times.
Maybe you didn’t like your university or there isn’t a strong alumni association. Nio problem. Ask a close single friend about her alumni group and attend those meetings with her. This is still a highly effective way to meet new people who are college grads.
In general, the more people you meet, the better your chances of finding the right man. If everyone knows 250 people on average, then leveraging the alumni connection can really build your contact base.
As your dating coach, here’s what I recommend. Reclaim your school spirit or fake it if you have to. But research your alumni association and take a shot. Go to a few events, not just one to really give this a fair chance. You could make some new women friends or business contacts. And, you might even enjoy yourself!
Take it from my dating coaching client Sarah and her boyfriend George, it’s worth checking out. When you are dating after divorce or dating over 40, meeting new people is the best solution to feeling lonely, building a social life or expanding your contacts.
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Single for too long, Ronnie wanted to find love. She put her skills from personal development and her spiritual path to work, dating 30 men in 15 months to meet her adorable husband Paul. Discovering the keys to manifesting and midlife dating, she founded It’s Never Too Late to help smart, successful women find love or live an empowered and magical life. Ronnie Ann Ryan, MBA, CCC, is a Certified Coach who has helped 1,000s of midlife women with her Love & Magical Life Coach services. She’s the host of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast and has been featured on NBC, ABC, & Fox News, NPR, BBC, eHarmony, MSN.com, and Connecticut Magazine among others. Also, Ronnie is the author of 6 books which are available on Amazon.
