While I'm mainly looking for advice on how to date in Los Angeles, I understand that half (maybe more) the challenge is putting yourself out there and doing things without the intention of meeting a guy (or girl). Feel free to PM me. 

I feel like it's nearly impossible to make new friends or meet new people to date unless you already have a group of friends. It's even tougher when you're an introvert. 

Unlike many people in this city, I'm willing to drive to someone--even if that means the opposite part of town, Ventura County or Orange County. 

I'm very much an introvert and I get anxious being around too many new people at once. I do like being around people, but it's tough for me to get those first encounters and then develop a friendship or more. People seem to like me when they meet me, but I don't make many friends and don't get dates organically. 

That brings us to online. I have tried online dating. I just met guy #30 from online dating site tonight. I usually have at least one conversation over the phone before setting up a date. While I have a "type" in mind, I'll go out with a guy at least once if there's a chance we might hit it off. 

I have participated in many Meetup groups the last couple years. Met a lot of cool people but no lasting friendships or romantic interests.
user
I'm an introvert. I like people. I've tried online dating. I've tried Meetup groups. Making friends and/or meeting guys is feeling like a nearly impossible challenge. How and where do I find people to date in
assistant
While I'm mainly looking for advice on how to date in Los Angeles, I understand that half (maybe more) the challenge is putting yourself out there and doing things without the intention of meeting a guy (or girl). Feel free to PM me. 

I feel like it's nearly impossible to make new friends or meet new people to date unless you already have a group of friends. It's even tougher when you're an introvert. 

Unlike many people in this city, I'm willing to drive to someone--even if that means the opposite part of town, Ventura County or Orange County. 

I'm very much an introvert and I get anxious being around too many new people at once. I do like being around people, but it's tough for me to get those first encounters and then develop a friendship or more. People seem to like me when they meet me, but I don't make many friends and don't get dates organically. 

That brings us to online. I have tried online dating. I just met guy #30 from online dating site tonight. I usually have at least one conversation over the phone before setting up a date. While I have a "type" in mind, I'll go out with a guy at least once if there's a chance we might hit it off. 

I have participated in many Meetup groups the last couple years. Met a lot of cool people but no lasting friendships or romantic interests.
user
How do you meet people to date in Los Angeles? Is there anything you can do to make it easier or harder?
assistant