Religion and Relationships in Indian Territory

[Dave Cook]

I've heard people say about a million times that a great place to meet singles in Oklahoma City is at church. Apparently the church plays a considerable role in building social circles. Not sure if I completely believe that.

Anyway...my question is...what if - goodness forbid - you are an athiest..yet respectable of all religions. How much more challenging does that make dating in OKC...if at all?

[bandnerd]

I met my husband in college. No religion required.

I would say the best way to meet new, single people would be through your friends. That is pretty much how I met my husband--through a guy I met who was his fraternity brother. A recently married friend of mine met her husband through a mutual friend.

[Midtowner]

^ What she said. Churches are just one of the many places to meet great members of the opposite sex.

As for my experience in church-dating, the only time I ever did it lasted about 3 weeks.

Turns out she had some severe mental issues (manic depressive\bipolar). When I found this out, it explained a lot.

[Easy180]

Just go work at a bank..about 75% women work in retail...It helped usually being the only guy in a branch!

[bandnerd]

^^^

Haha.

Also, if you volunteer at the library for book-readings to children, or other children-related activities. Animal shelters need volunteers. Both of these are very good for meeting people, and you'll meet someone with similar interests!

[Dave Cook]

I completely forgot about the animal shelter idea. As we all know, atheists tend to hang out there.

Dogs and cats don't go to heaven, ya know.

[bandnerd]

Well, to go back to the original question--"Anyway...my question is...what if - goodness forbid - you are an athiest..yet respectable of all religions. How much more challenging does that make dating in OKC...if at all?"--I don't really know what to tell you. I haven't had to deal with it for awhile, but I do know that most of the people I know who have gotten married in the past few years did not meet their SO in a church. They met them through friends or similar interest activities. I think dating is hard for everyone, regardless of religion.

I gave my honest answer, take it or leave it.

[Martin]

i completely forgot about the animal shelter idea. as we all know, atheists tend to hang out there.

i don't get this. seems to me like your question was answered honestly and intelligently. -M

[sweetdaisy]

Animal shelters need volunteers. Both of these are very good for meeting people, and you'll meet someone with similar interests!

Actually, most people who volunteer at Animal Shelters are women...SIGH...doesn't work so well for the single female. (Although, I've been developing some amazing friendships for which I am very thankful!!)

[bandnerd]

True--but if there are any men viewing this thread, then they at least know now that the animal shelters are overrun by atheist women Or at least women.

And yes--it's also nice to at least forge some friendships. That is another thing that is hard to do!

[sweetdaisy]

^^ Good point, bandnerd.

Attention: hot, single men! The animal shelter (and it's fearless female volunteers) needs you!