Best Places in Casper to Meet Singles

The top five places to pick up singles in Casper are comin' at you, so you better make sure your undies are clean! As a self-professed "Ladies Man," (and by self-professed, I mean that I'm the only one that has ever called myself that. Ever. And I'm not even sure that I believe it), I'd like to think that I know a thing or two about the opposite sex. What works, what doesn't, how long you can stand outside of somebodies window before it becomes a crime, etc. These are all things that I know and love to pass on to others. So! That being said, the hardest part about any relationship is actually initiating said relationship. Many people don't know what to say, what to wear, where to look (and where not to look - eye contact guys), etc. These can all be dealt with in due time. But first things first my children. Before you can even meet a girl (or a guy), you have to know where to look.

#5 - Starbucks

This one should be a no-brainer. This has all the perks of a bar (beverages, cool environment, enormous mass of singles to choose from, etc) without all of the downers (potential fights, loud thumping music, the possibility of throwing up on the person you're so desperately trying to impress). The best part? There is not one, not two, but THREE Starbucks in Casper. That triples your chances to meet a java-loving single. Best way to start up a conversation? Offer to buy them a chai-tea. This, unlike a coffee, says "I'm willing to spend money on you but I'm not ready for a commitment."

#4 - WalMart

This seems a bit cliche, but take it from me, grocery stores work! Of course, the bigger the store, the higher a chance you have of meeting singles, so WalMart may be your best choice. Luckily, we have two Super-Centers to choose from in Casper, so you should have no problem at producing results in the produce section (see what I did there? It's called word play children). While some would tell you to just go ahead and slam your cart into an unsuspecting shopper, I prefer the low-key approach. Approach a fellow single with two items that you are "unsure" about (IE- apples or oranges) and say to the person, "if you were me, which would you choose?" Automatic conversation starter, and it shows the other person that you like to eat healthy. Boom. If all else fails, and you're richer than I am, you can just stand behind somebody in line that you're diggin' and offer to pay for their groceries. They'll appreciate the gesture, but it tows the line between sweet and creepy. Use discretion.

3# - Alcova

With beach season almost upon us, this locale may be the easiest place in Casper to pick up singles, even if it's technically 20 miles away. Everybody is already in a good mood. They're not working, the sun is out, somebody's rich uncle has a boat he's letting them use, beer is probably being consumed at a record pace. Bottom line? It's a good day. The easiest way to snag a single is to offer them a ride on your jet ski. If you don't own one, rent one. Yes, they're probably just using you for your wave-runner, but if you're charming enough, perhaps you can convince them to come back to your campfire later on in the evening. Between that, the guitar that you brought along for just this occasion, and the 6 pack that you inevitably have been working on since last September (if you haven't, it's not too late! 500 crunches a day. Do it.), Alcova Reservoir could be the best wing (wo)man, that you've had all year. It even has a Facebook page!

#2 - Casper College

What? You think things have changed since high school? Wrong. People still mostly go to school to meet members of the opposite sex. What's awesome about Casper College is that singles of any age can enroll, whether they're eighteen(just to be on the safe side, make sure they're at least twenty), or fifty. Yes people want to go to learn, but they also want to go to meet other people. With CC, not only do you have classes to take; there are also numerous activities that this community college puts on. Fundrasiers, movie nights, dances, etc.-they are all opportunities to meet singles of all ages, races, and socio-economic status'. Best way to initiate something? Write a note in the middle of class asking "Would you go to dinner with me? Check yes or no." Then pass it to the one that has caught your eye. This is something we all learned in grade school but ya know what? It still works today. Bank on it. To register, find out activities, check out financial aid since you're spending so much money on silk shirts and hair gel, visit the Casper College website.

#1 - Church

God loves love. I just read an entire book about it. That being said, of course He would let you use his crib as a place to meet fellow singles. God is the ultimate wing (wo)man! Just be aware, if you're looking for a one night stand type of deal, this probably shouldn't be the place you look. God will probably strike you down, or, if you're a guy, give you eternal erectile dysfunction disorder. Church is where one goes to actually meet someone that they could have a potential future with. And there are about a million birds that can be killed with this one Sunday-morning stone: One, you're already dressed to impress, whether it's Jesus or a fellow church-going single. Two, chances are, you can meet family and friends and everybody knows that if you impress family and friends, you're in. Three, church-goers are notorious for wanting to set each other up. If you make friends with the right people, you'll never have to look for singles again. They'll be looking for you. Church is the number one hot-spot destination to meet singles in Casper, and hey! Worst case scenario? You don't meet anybody but you still get a modicum of enlightenment from the big guy upstairs. Coolest thing? There are more churches in Casper than bars.

Well there you have it. The top 5 places to meet singles in Casper. You may be noticing that there are a few places that aren't on this list that you were absolutely sure worked! They don't. Keeping that in mind, we are also proud to offer the

Top Two Places in Casper NOT to Meet Singles.

#2 - The Gym

This is a sure thing right? What better place to meet a member of the opposite sex than the place where your body is at its peak, appeal-wise right? Wrong. For a few reasons. One, most people don't like going to the gym. They're doing it because they don't think they look good enough, or because they ate too much the night before, or because they're trying to get in shape for beach season because they know how easy it'll be to pick up singles at Alcova. Regardless, they're not in a good mood. So you coming up to them and attempting to strike up conversation is not going to help. Two, nobody actually looks good when they're working out. We sweat, we groan, we (I) cry, we make funny faces, etc. Probably not the best place to try to win someone's affection. Bottom line, the gym is part of the journey to meeting someone- it's not the destination. Though it's not good for picking up singles, the gym, especially Fitness One, is great to get you in "single-mingling" shape.

#1 - Bars

I know I know. This, to some, is akin to treason. It's almost like dating blasphemy. But these people aren't creative. They're not thinking outside of the box. And they're probably desperate. I mean, c'mon! Have you thought about how terrible bars are to pick up singles? For one, chances are, one or both of you are drunk. He may look really good tonight, but tomorrow he could look like Abraham Lincoln's feet. Come on guys, Corona and cleavage can distract even the most discerning minds, but what happens when the sun comes up and she looks like your Aunt Joan? What happens if she is your Aunt Joan? Another reason why you should not pick singles up at the bar is because, honestly, do you really want to explain to your kids that you met their mother at Sidelines after doing body shots off of her chest?...Ok I take that back. That'd be awesome. Bad example. Third, and most importantly, most people who go to bars searching for singles are only looking for one thing, and it's not the opportunity to take you to dinner and a movie. This is great if both parties involved are in on the agenda, but sometimes someone isn't, and that someone gets hurt. This is sometimes unavoidable in any situation or location, but it's amplified in bars. It's best to just steer clear of them if you're actually looking for love...and with that, every college frat boy reading this now hates me. If it makes you feel any better, here's a list of Casper bars. Please don't hit me now. As evidenced by this article, clearly I'm a lover, not a fighter.

So there ya go. Our list of the places to go and not to go to meet singles in Casper. Go out and try them this weekend. You know what they say, sixty percent of the time... it works everytime.