Dating & Socializing in Vancouver (Over Age 35)

Breathtaking mountains surrounded by numerous beaches make Vancouver, British Columbia one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Numerous restaurants and coffee shops line the popular and trendy sections of the downtown core. There are approximately 2,500,000 million people living in the lower mainland of Vancouver of all ethnicity's, which adds to the variations of excellent cuisine and culture!

The dating life in Vancouver is a conversation discussed regularly by the locals and visitors alike. (or lack of it!) What seems to be the problem? Canadians as a rule are more reserved than Americans or Europeans and for that reason alone, do not meet people easily in their own city. Traveling Canadians are seen as friendly and have a wonderful reputation throughout the world. Maybe this is due to the fact that people are more assertive when they are not being judged in their own environment. What do they have to lose?

Single people over thirty-five living in Vancouver are at a loss of where to meet someone and where to go out at night. There are areas that definitely cater the younger crowd, but there are quite a few venues to hang out and not feel like a desperate "lounge lizard" for older men and women. There is nothing wrong with going to the lounge of a restaurant and having a drink. Sitting at the bar is easier to meet others and start up a conversation. Carderos in Coal Harbor and the Sandbar Restaurant on Granville Island are two of these establishments. Joe Fortes, near the hub of Robson Street is also a very popular hangout, especially in the warmer months when the beautiful roof top deck is open. Joey's on Burrard St. has an amazing bar area that is nicely congested as well as the new Keg in Yaletown.

Regardless of where you live, mingling is the key to conversation. When trying to meet someone, do not seclude yourself in a booth at the back of a restaurant, choose an open environment. Going out in a group is intimidating to the opposite sex, try to avoid that scenario. Smile at the people you come in contact and don't be afraid to say hi. Hanging around the washrooms handing out toiletries might work faster but you may not be taken seriously.

At the very least be receptive to everyone who makes the effort to acknowledge you. Being too selective with your social contacts, may end up being the demise to your future dating life. You never know when you are being observed. Snubbing someone rudely because they are not your type, could end up being a friend of the one you are attracted to.

Susan McCord

Susan McCord is an Online Dating/Relationship/Lifestyle Talk Show Host & Ex Flight Attendant. She attended BCIT in Burnaby, B.C. for studies in Broadcasting. She has over 130 videos online at http://www.beavertalk.com & http://www.youtube.com/twobeavers

She has a great sense of humor which she contributes to her weekly shows. She recently started a web series called "The Ex-housewives of Vancouver" where she interviews divorced women from Vancouver about their unique & inspiring stories. Susan also recently started a video promotion business, which helps businesses improve traffic to their websites.

Susan is refreshing and REAL which gives her popularity with all age groups and both genders! She makes you stand out & makes you think!