House warmings & people

I went to a house warming party the other night. Partly because I was free (for once), partly because I was feeling sociable and also because I had never been to one before. It was fun, and I got to catch up with some friends and meet new people. And that's the point of going to these things isn't it? For socialising and meeting people. Sounds fair enough, except that every person there was either married or had kids. Mostly both. And me? I have neither.

I'm not complaining about the fact that I am not yet married and I am certainly not complaining about not having kids. I'm just not ready for that yet. Which is totally fine! In fact, the most enjoyable fact about that night was the two cats that I spent hours happily stroking and fussing over. I will take the title of crazy cat lady and I will accept it proudly. I miss having cats. And you know, is it really that bad? People my age may be having families and looking fondly over babies but that's not me at the moment.

Now, the problem is that I had nothing in common with these people. I couldn't join in their discussions about which was the best pushchair on the market, or the best way to make your crying toddler stop crying. I had no idea. Maybe I will never know. The fact of the matter is that I go out and socialise and meet new people...but then I don't really meet anyone.

So how do you meet people these days? I mean, it's lovely to meet up with friends and go out for a drink or go for dinner, but what about meeting 'other' people? How does anyone get into a relationship these days?! I have tried online dating. Well, I've never arranged anything through it because all the creepy messages I have received put me off from the start. So I quickly dismissed that. 98% of people I know are female, I swear. And so that's no help. And then the remaining 2% of males are already in a relationship, married, too young, too old, too creepy etc.

So how do I meet anyone?! I don't know any more. Not at work, not at parties, not online, not in the street. CERTAINLY not in the street or at bus stops/train stations/weird pubs. I would appreciate any help or any tips on this matter. I mean, it's the 21st century so surely there are options? Where do all these NORMAL single men hide out? That's what I'd like to know.