I’m 28. I’ve pretty much exhausted dating apps and while I’ve had some dates from OLD it hasn’t been the best experience.
Other than that, I have two smaller circles of friends who I go out with occasionally. But no one ever really wants to go anywhere where there’s a lot of people and usually prefer more low key environments, which is fine.
So as a result I’m trying to expand my horizons a bit. I have a 2 year old Labrador pup who I like to take out on lots of hikes and walks. He’s pretty friendly and loves other dogs. Whenever I take him anywhere all kinds of people ask to pet him.
My city ironically does not have a lot of dog parks or dog walking groups I could find online but there are plenty of nice parks in general that people do bring their dogs to.
Is it weird if I use him to meet women? I don’t really like the idea of “cold approaching,” but I figure it might be harmless if I bring him to a park and just try to mingle with people while he’s with me.
The other day I was at the park and this really cute girl asked to pet my dog and he was smothering her and she’s like “wow he’s so sweet!” And I jokingly said “Thanks he’s got a thing for brunettes,” and she laughed and we talked more and I asked if she’d like to go out sometime but she said she had a boyfriend but appreciated the gesture and told me she thought I was handsome nonetheless and that I’d probably have luck otherwise.
I’m planning on bringing him to a big park this evening where lots of people usually gather for the sunset and I’m thinking about just trying to talk to people.
Is this weird? I don’t want it to be and I don’t want to be “that guy” but I feel like it might be worth a shot.