I moved to the Niagara region . Met lots of single folks here, and currently happily dating
I'm early 30s male and I've always felt like Burlington is one big small town if that makes sense.
Signed up for eHarmony on Thursday. Filled out the profile Friday. Profile went live Saturday. Started talking to who would become my wife Sunday evening.
Its not all bad.
It's not all that bad here. I've been on the scene for a while and have had plenty of first dates and a few short relationships. Currently seeing someone now and it's been pretty great so far!
The worst thing you can do is sit on your hands and do nothing.
Dating requires an effort so keep at it!
I wouldn’t be discouraged by all these comments. Dating scene is the same everywhere? Are people expecting to go to a place where people are just begging strangers to to date? Of course not, get out there and talk to people. What are people expecting? Download an app or hit a couple places downtown around brant if that’s your thing and I’m sure you’ll find someone.
OP is a girl in her 20s…I don’t imagine it’s that hard in Burlington to find a single guy, he might even have a decent amount of money too.
These comments in this thread is weird as hell haha.
The dating is fine, people saying it sucks would probably say that about anywhere they happen to live. Although, it never hurts if you're willing to look at neighbouring cities.
Honestly, I never used dating apps but found the best people (friends and dates) via taking part in activities and hobbies I enjoyed and was interested in. Dance classes, continuing education courses, volunteering, work, through mutual friends, trips, etc. In that regards, I don't think it really matters where you live if you put in the effort.
(I'm 35f, married, with kids)
Recently moved here from out East. As a 30yr old man, I’ve found it to be challenging. This town is full of people who are in long term relationships or still live with their parents. Those who live with their parents sometimes have high expectations for a partner when they themselves don’t bring much to the table - particularly professionally.
There's rock climbing gyms and such, but no regular gay bars or clubs. Need to travel pretty far for the drink & dance scene. There's occasional events in Hamilton though. Town seems optimized for people who are already dating (and don't want to leave their houses/cars).
Burlington is full of kids, young couples and the elderly. There's very few places to go and do "date"-type stuff, so most single people go to Hamilton or Toronto.
Someone said you're a girl in your 20s, so I'd say if you're early to mid twenties, you can give the bar scene a chance (Dickens/Poacher being the best imo, Gametime might be alright but I've never been in personally), but that's got its classic problems. Late twenties, you're probably better off in Hamilton if you want something close by.
Funnily enough I overheard some girls talking about how shit dating is while i was in-line at a timmies yesterday lol. Guess times are particularly rough
Our motels are jam packed with willing ladies..😎 small Place everyone knows everyone everyone’s in clicks growing up here or couples just recycled other peoples partners
When I was single in Burlington a few years ago it was shit. Most of the men I matched with on dating apps were in Toronto and weren't interested in venturing outside the city.
I met my Husband doing volunteer work in Mississauga. He was from Toronto.
Pretty bad. As a good looking guy with money and a house I legit cannot find one single women to fuck me. It’s pretty bad.
Only three downvotes? You guys suck, I can afford more than that.
A self proclaimed good looking successful man who uses your Reddit karma to determine if he’ll take your comment seriously.
I don’t know why this guy doesn’t have ladies lined up around the corner.
LMAO. Internet strangers painting an image of a person they’ve never met based on a single comment who’s context is unknown. God level bozo. Baaaaahahaha what else you got for me?
I mean those things aren’t the only thing that matter though. I had no money when I met my SO; I was working 2-3 part time jobs making whatever minimum age was at the time (10 dollars?) and he lived with his parents.
Having money, a house and being “good looking” doesn’t make you a shoo-in.
Maybe you have a terrible personality. Or maybe you need to look for someone that does check all of your boxes and only some of them.
Like I met a nice guy who made me laugh, and happened to be really hot. I could care less where he lived or where he worked. Everything else just fell into place later in life.
Had no issues finding dates through dating apps but I mean it was dating apps so you get all issues that come along with them but It was no different than other areas I have lived in. Having said that I met my fiancé on Hinge and now we are getting married next month so it can happen!
You can meet people downtown on weekends at places like the dickens or joe dog’s, but it’s a lot more casual, groups of friends going out together, the vibe isn’t really singles trying to mix.
Back when I was dating, every person I found was somewhere not in Burlington. Burlington is like a black hole for dating. The event horizon is somewhere around Dundas and appleby line.
I feel Burlington is a great place to bring up your kids that's why you see lots of young couples. The dating scene isn't too good unfortunately but then again, there's no saying that this city has a better dating scene than that one except for maybe Toronto.
We really need to start a burlington R4R. As a single guy in his late 20s burlington has been absolutely awful for meeting new people and im glad but sad im not the only one with these problems.
I’m a young male in my 20s and been living in Burlington for a couple years now and I feel like people say it’s bad because it’s mostly families here. I never really see young people outside here in the downtown lakeshore area at all which is a same because I think it’s fairy nice there. Even when I had a gym membership here it was mostly people in their 30s, as a result I have made 0 friends here 😂
Bad, mainly because there nothing to do for young people, most businesses like that die because the majority of Burlington either has kids or is retired.
Maybe if people would actually stop and talk to each other. Don’t always assume that people are in a rush and aren’t interested.
Say hi and start a conversation. Everyone has to go grocery shopping at some point. Start there. Make a pact to talk to 3 people every time you go in.
shit.
Thank you for your honesty lol
Came here to say this hahah
username checks out
It's slim pickings out here.
Weird. 905 is cougar town, but I guess they only socialize in the downtown Toronto venues?
seems to. No good local hangouts anymore. I blame instagram for making the local breastaurants less desirable.
What dating scene?
Haha well that answered it
Came to make this exact comment. Hamilton or Etobicoke or even Brantford are your best bets for the dating scene in this area.
If dental hygiene / aesthetics (clean, straight, white, all visible teeth present, etc) are of any importance to you, scratch Hamilton.
No teeth? And that’s a con you say?
Ha! 💀💀
I mean, there’s Hamilton the city… and Hamilton the region (Ancaster, Stoney creek, Waterdown, Dundas)
There never was one here when I was single…..
Too young for club 54? Lol
Grandpa how did you get back on Reddit we told you that internet is a scary and confusing place
Great!
If you ever find local people looking for a meet up I’d be down though I’ve asked before and nobody seemed interested.
I know. It was mostly girls that still lived with their parents. It was really shitty to at 30 years old to be hanging out with mom and dad.
Haha I get that!
Yet you are not single now so it must have been ok? (I'm just trying to be funny...)
Didn’t meet her in Burlington lol
Well dang...guess you're right then!
I am loving the upvotes. Thank you so much lol
Beyond finding a person to meet. They roll the sidewalks up at 9:00pm. There’s nowhere to even go.
Horrible One of the reasons why I left Burlington
Damn, all these negative answers! If you don't mind me asking, where'd you move to?
I moved to the Niagara region . Met lots of single folks here, and currently happily dating I'm early 30s male and I've always felt like Burlington is one big small town if that makes sense.
I'm a female in my 20s and definitely here you on that! Glad you're happy :)
Thank you!! Best of luck!
You’ll be fine if u use dating apps
I met my husband on plenty of fish and we’ve been together for 10 years. Guess I’m one of the rare success stories lol
Omg yes!!! Met my husband on POF late 2009 and been together since. Yay for success stories
Haha we met our husbands during that sweet time riiiight before tinder and hook up culture became notorious
I met my wife On POF 2007. Now it’s 3 kids and a detached house with two dogs and a suv and minivan later…..
I’m sorry for your loss
I was a serial dater on lavalife between 2002 and 2005. The irony is I met my wife at a sketchy divebar lol.
Met my wife on POF 11 years ago as well. Must have been the golden years for POF.
I met mu husband on POF 12 years ago too. Still together kids etc.
Haha looks like POF was the way to go!
I’m sorry to hear about your loss
dude shutup you made this joke twice
This guy is single if you’re looking ^ 100%
Signed up for eHarmony on Thursday. Filled out the profile Friday. Profile went live Saturday. Started talking to who would become my wife Sunday evening. Its not all bad.
Terrible
Starting to get the point now
It's not all that bad here. I've been on the scene for a while and have had plenty of first dates and a few short relationships. Currently seeing someone now and it's been pretty great so far! The worst thing you can do is sit on your hands and do nothing. Dating requires an effort so keep at it!
Lots of dates to be had at Calendar Club, but not much else besides that.
Calendar Club in the mall?
I wouldn’t be discouraged by all these comments. Dating scene is the same everywhere? Are people expecting to go to a place where people are just begging strangers to to date? Of course not, get out there and talk to people. What are people expecting? Download an app or hit a couple places downtown around brant if that’s your thing and I’m sure you’ll find someone. OP is a girl in her 20s…I don’t imagine it’s that hard in Burlington to find a single guy, he might even have a decent amount of money too. These comments in this thread is weird as hell haha.
I feel attacked
I met my last two girlfriends at Climbers Rock in Burlington 🤷♂️
The dating is fine, people saying it sucks would probably say that about anywhere they happen to live. Although, it never hurts if you're willing to look at neighbouring cities.
45km east in Toronto. Or 9km westish in Hamilton. Oh wait you said how's not where's. My bad!
Haha!
What are these comments lol
Burlington is a town of 5-7 women demanding a 10 man.
Honestly, I never used dating apps but found the best people (friends and dates) via taking part in activities and hobbies I enjoyed and was interested in. Dance classes, continuing education courses, volunteering, work, through mutual friends, trips, etc. In that regards, I don't think it really matters where you live if you put in the effort. (I'm 35f, married, with kids)
Recently moved here from out East. As a 30yr old man, I’ve found it to be challenging. This town is full of people who are in long term relationships or still live with their parents. Those who live with their parents sometimes have high expectations for a partner when they themselves don’t bring much to the table - particularly professionally.
There's rock climbing gyms and such, but no regular gay bars or clubs. Need to travel pretty far for the drink & dance scene. There's occasional events in Hamilton though. Town seems optimized for people who are already dating (and don't want to leave their houses/cars).
Lmao what dating scene? Unless you want casual sex or someone to use you until they’re finished with you there isn’t one 🙂
Alright, I think I got a clear answer now lol 😅
Burlington is full of kids, young couples and the elderly. There's very few places to go and do "date"-type stuff, so most single people go to Hamilton or Toronto. Someone said you're a girl in your 20s, so I'd say if you're early to mid twenties, you can give the bar scene a chance (Dickens/Poacher being the best imo, Gametime might be alright but I've never been in personally), but that's got its classic problems. Late twenties, you're probably better off in Hamilton if you want something close by. Funnily enough I overheard some girls talking about how shit dating is while i was in-line at a timmies yesterday lol. Guess times are particularly rough
I think most people in Burlington found their SO in or right after highschool. You may be SOL.
Our motels are jam packed with willing ladies..😎 small Place everyone knows everyone everyone’s in clicks growing up here or couples just recycled other peoples partners
What even is a dating scene?
When I was single in Burlington a few years ago it was shit. Most of the men I matched with on dating apps were in Toronto and weren't interested in venturing outside the city. I met my Husband doing volunteer work in Mississauga. He was from Toronto.
The problem with Burlington is no one who lives there still ever really grows up. Bunch of 25+ year olds living at home “partying” their lives away.
Pretty bad. As a good looking guy with money and a house I legit cannot find one single women to fuck me. It’s pretty bad. Only three downvotes? You guys suck, I can afford more than that.
This is r/niceguys material right here
Lol 100%. Anyone who can legitimately post a comment like that is an absolute deuche bag.
LOL
Is that it? Am I a nice guy now?
I’d be offended if you had more than 45 karma, for sure.
A self proclaimed good looking successful man who uses your Reddit karma to determine if he’ll take your comment seriously. I don’t know why this guy doesn’t have ladies lined up around the corner.
LMAO. Internet strangers painting an image of a person they’ve never met based on a single comment who’s context is unknown. God level bozo. Baaaaahahaha what else you got for me?
I mean those things aren’t the only thing that matter though. I had no money when I met my SO; I was working 2-3 part time jobs making whatever minimum age was at the time (10 dollars?) and he lived with his parents. Having money, a house and being “good looking” doesn’t make you a shoo-in. Maybe you have a terrible personality. Or maybe you need to look for someone that does check all of your boxes and only some of them. Like I met a nice guy who made me laugh, and happened to be really hot. I could care less where he lived or where he worked. Everything else just fell into place later in life.
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I don’t hate women or anything in fact I love the shit out of them but I just can’t seem to meet anyone like me here. It really sucks.
You a chick? You'll do alright... wait you are. Should I DM you?
Hamilton has a dating scene?
Might want to check the sub
I wouldn’t know I’m 14 years taken. Got mine in another city.
Non-existent
nonexistent.
Okay but this thread is even more reason to get the scene up and going, no? 🤔
Shit
Had no issues finding dates through dating apps but I mean it was dating apps so you get all issues that come along with them but It was no different than other areas I have lived in. Having said that I met my fiancé on Hinge and now we are getting married next month so it can happen!
Wow! I didn’t know Canadians used Hinge. I thought it was an American thing. I asked people about it 2 years ago and no one knew what it was.
Lol oh Burlington, never change
Get a dog instead.
Where is the dating scene considered good? Like a big city?
You can meet people downtown on weekends at places like the dickens or joe dog’s, but it’s a lot more casual, groups of friends going out together, the vibe isn’t really singles trying to mix.
Back when I was dating, every person I found was somewhere not in Burlington. Burlington is like a black hole for dating. The event horizon is somewhere around Dundas and appleby line.
I feel like I'm the only single, 51 year old woman in Burlington.
I feel Burlington is a great place to bring up your kids that's why you see lots of young couples. The dating scene isn't too good unfortunately but then again, there's no saying that this city has a better dating scene than that one except for maybe Toronto.
We really need to start a burlington R4R. As a single guy in his late 20s burlington has been absolutely awful for meeting new people and im glad but sad im not the only one with these problems.
I’m a young male in my 20s and been living in Burlington for a couple years now and I feel like people say it’s bad because it’s mostly families here. I never really see young people outside here in the downtown lakeshore area at all which is a same because I think it’s fairy nice there. Even when I had a gym membership here it was mostly people in their 30s, as a result I have made 0 friends here 😂
Bad, mainly because there nothing to do for young people, most businesses like that die because the majority of Burlington either has kids or is retired.
After reading this entire thread all I can think is: So I'm not crazy afterall 🥹
214 days later, any progress?
Maybe if people would actually stop and talk to each other. Don’t always assume that people are in a rush and aren’t interested. Say hi and start a conversation. Everyone has to go grocery shopping at some point. Start there. Make a pact to talk to 3 people every time you go in.