By Kallie Fasciana It’s that time of year again, where single men and women storm the streets in search of that special someone. There are currently 110.6 million unmarried adults in the United States alone, and with those kinds of numbers it is certainly more than possible to find someone to ...

By Kallie Fasciana

It’s that time of year again, where single men and women storm the streets in search of that special someone. There are currently 110.6 million unmarried adults in the United States alone, and with those kinds of numbers it is certainly more than possible to find someone to spend the most romantic day of the year with. While dating sites and apps are becoming more and more popular, sometimes it’s better to meet someone naturally so you can grow into a relationship rather than having a screen telling you who’s your perfect match. Finding someone organically can easily be done, as you may not even have to go much further than the places you normally go to (maybe leave the bar scene as a last resort).

 
Visit Your Local Coffee Shop
Nowadays, people of all sorts flock to cafes and coffee shops for their daily intake of caffeine. This makes coffee shops a perfect place to meet your special someone. Maybe it’s the person you see run into the shop just as you’re leaving every morning, or the one who shares a similar taste when it comes to ordering. Make sure to say hello, and see where this shared thread leads to.

 
Volunteer
Volunteering is good for both the community and for one’s piece of mind. As such, meeting someone through your local community service group can lead to forming a strong bond crafted through a shared common interest and a similar work ethic.

 
Libraries
Libraries are meant to be quiet places; however, this doesn’t mean it can’t be a social experience. You might see someone reading your favorite book or something you’ve been meaning to pick up. Gather up your courage and engage them in a conversation. Most relationships are built upon similar interests, so see if the two of you have anything else in common. Maybe you might be able to give them some recommendations or they might even have some for you!

 
Gym/YMCA
Working out and keeping up a healthy lifestyle is important, so looking for someone who shares your mentality on fitness is vital. And it can be as easy as exploring your local gym. Take a class, chat up the people around you before the session and during cool down. Hopefully this is will lead to you finding someone who shares the same love for routines and activities, or even to someone who can help you better yourself in an area you want to improve. Remember, the best relationships are found by finding someone who wants you to be your best self and vise-versa.

 
These are only a few places where you could possibly look for your valentine, as the options are truly limitless. Just remember that even if you end up being single for the holiday, the time might not be right for you to be in a relationship. Timing is everything, and eventually everything will work out, although not everything will happen exactly like you may think it will. Happy Valentines everybody!