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Dating While Snowed In

I currently live on an island – one that doesn’t often get snow, much less temperatures in the freezing range. And yet, one early, sleeping night, I woke up to huge fluffy white flakes everywhere.

I’m sure I’m not the only single snowed who feels snowed in (even if the snow didn’t stick), wishing he or she were out and about meeting new people, socializing, working, or planning Christmas party shenanigans. And I’m also quite positive there are more than a few dating couples who are also frustrated, either unable to get to their partner’s place or feeling cooped up with nothing to do together.

Although I love the snow (as I’m sure the local ski hill does as well), I sometimes find it challenging to get out and socialize when it’s as cold as it is here today. Once I actually get to my cozy destination however, I’m usually quite content with wherever I’ve ended up — until I need to go back outside again. So I coax myself home with the knowledge that a good book and a comforting soup are waiting for me at home to curl up with.

I’ve heard several stories of late from readers and friends who’ve admitted they met the person they are dating during inclement weather, or who were out enjoying activities only partaken during the winter months, such as skiing or ice fishing. I even heard from one couple who met during a snow camping expedition for an Outward Bound -type organization.

What about you? Do you find it harder to meet people when the weather is challenging? Do you use nasty outside temperatures as an excuse to spend more time with the person you are dating?

Related:

• Brush up on your Conversation Starters
• Meet Someone During the Holidays
• Get out of town on a Singles Cruise
• Try some Sexy Games for Couples

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