I am DONE wih dating apps. New ways to meet people?

gundi · 2026-04-12T02:05:26+02:00

Anyone older or more extroverted able to give some advice? I'm posting in this sub because I hope to get some recommendations from people in the same city or situation. I'm a European woman in my 20s. I've lived in Korea for 5 years in total, and I am able to speak Korean at work and live my life without too many language problems. It finally happened. The last straw. I have used dating apps for a long time. I know they have a worse reputation in Korea, but I genuinely felt I didn't have many other options for meeting a romantic partner as I'm here alone. I'm sure I don't need to describe the differences in thinking around dating apps in Europe and Korea. But it's more than just that honestly. I am a people pleaser when it comes to men, so these days I'm trying to be more firm and confrontational when it comes to guys who act inappropriately. But there's only so much lying, creepy messages, and inappropriate behaviour one person can cope with. This weekend a guy called me a kimchi woman because he paid for my ₩6,000 coffee, but I refused to answer his explicit questions about my intimate life, and told him off for asking stuff he knows is disrespectful. Not the worst by far, but it's the straw that broke the camel's back. Does anyone have any tips or recommendations for meeting new people?Widening horizens when looking for a romantic partner? Aside from dating apps, I've tried: Language exchanges - Often people end up speaking in English anyway so that beginner learners can participate. It feels kinda dishonest to attend just because I want to find romantic prospects. It's kinda going against the spirit. 소개팅 / Friend recommendations - Already met the handful of people they are able to set me up with and didn't click. Hobbies - My hobbies are either mostly enjoyed by women, like certain dance styles, or something you do by yourself, like painting. Even when I do go to mixed dance classes for example, I'm often not approached by anyone who wants to socialize. Maybe because I don't look like a person who can speak Korean. Meeting through coworkers - I recently managed to escape from severe harrasment under a previous 팀장. I'm in a safer place now at the same company, but understandably I'm not comfortable letting my guard down at work right now. Dating apps are so powerful because, with the amount of profiles you can see at once, you'll almost always be able to find someone you think is attractive. So, I think it wires your brain to make snap judgements. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated ~