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We all look for a partner, be it for a casual relationship, a harmless flirtation or for life. But it isn’t always easy finding one. There are the lucky Casanovas who manage to get dates without even trying while there are those who try and try but never succeed. Here are a few helpful tips to Mumbaites on making it work for you…
Ever heard about ‘there are plenty of fish in the sea’? Well, why not try netting a date in the pool. Swimming camps are a great way to meet a potential dating partner. There is nothing as appealing as a modern day water nymph. As Ashish, a collegian puts it, “I was in the advanced class and couldn’t resist showing off my swimming prowess to the babes in the beginners class. In fact one particularly charming maiden in distress had caught my eye. I started helping her gain confidence in the water and soon we were making waves together,” he confides with a naughty twinkle in his eye!
Well, different strokes for different folks who're looking for dating in Mumbai. If you think you’re too conscious to get into a swimsuit or just not in good enough shape how about trying to get into shape up? Mumbai is now flooded with gyms, fitness and lifestyle centers offering competitive packages to flatten those abs, build up the biceps and present a trimmer, fitter you. There is an astounding array of gyms like Golds Gym, Talwalkars, Sykz and Zaf etc. Gyms are a great dating ground. Says Prem Sinha an executive in an ad agency who regularly works out, “This girl and I used to work out at the same time every day and I often caught her eye in the mirror. One day I mustered up the courage to ask her out and found we have a lot of common interests.” The rest as they say is history!
Mumbai also has no dearth of clubs and while membership is often on the steep side they often have functions or special events that are ticketed. The Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana has one such event called ‘Lets Be Friends’ where Mark can still recall first setting eyes on Tanya. He says, “I can still remember the song playing was ‘Nothings Gonna Change My Love for You’ and I saw Tanya standing in the middle of this group of giggling girls and I just knew I had to ask her out. Luckily for me, a friend of mine knew someone from her group and it was as simple as picking on the theme of the event and asking her whether we could just be friends and get to know each other better.” These two got to know each other rather well it seems as after 5 years of dating they tied the knot recently.
Dating is now reaching new levels and dimensions. There was an article recently about library dating abroad wherein the tables are set up with candles and flowers to provide an atmosphere conducive to romance. The idea being that people who come there already have a common love of books and it can progress to much more than that. While this phenomenon hasn’t caught on here as yet, book readings or book clubs are a common feature in Mumbai. There’s nothing like an animated discussion on a topic of common interest to set sparks flying.
And speaking of common interests, something that inspires passion and fervor in India is the game of cricket. And to truly capture the spirit of the game there’s nothing more fun than catching the action live. Mumbai’s Wankhede and Brabourne Stadiums are popular venues for cricket matches and for some lucky ones, matchmaking! Match fixing takes on new connotations here! When groups of youngsters are thrown together in such an exciting environment inhibitions tend to take a backseat and in such a friendly atmosphere it is easy to ask someone out on a date. Other popular venues for such dating opportunities are places like the Bandra Kurla Complex or the Andheri Sports Complex where rock concerts are often held. In fact, Mumbai has currently become the rage to hold concerts with many popular artistes choosing to perform here. “The song was ‘Thought I’d Died and Gone to Heaven’ at the Bryan Adams concert and Nisha and I were both singing along while I was mock strumming an imaginary guitar,” says Amit a software professional. “The mood was right and we just felt so in sync that by the end of the concert we knew we would continue making music together!” he adds.
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