Best Unlikely Places for Men to Meet Women in NYC

Guys, if you're growing weary of the bar scene or tired of speed dating, then it might be time to think outside the box. New York City is full of single women. You just have to go where the numbers are.

Yoga Classes

I don't know why more men don't attend yoga classes, especially given the male/female ratio. And yoga classes are full of fit, toned and in-shape women. Worst case scenario, even if you don't end up with a girlfriend, then the spiritual aspect of yoga might just give you a sense of detachment not to care.

Dance Classes

If chanting "om" isn't your thing, then try dance classes. Like yoga, the male/female ratio will be quite imbalanced in your favor. One of my guy pals signed up for salsa and Jazzercise classes, and he is always picking up women.

The Alvin Ailey school offers a wide variety of high-caliber classes to choose from. There will likely be something that interests you.

Express Men

Taking a summer job at Express Men had its perks. Guys tend to have lots of questions when shopping for clothes, and that provided ample opportunities to strike up conversation.

At Express Men, you'll also see a lot of women who are shopping for their fathers or brothers. As a bonus, it's the perfect place for you to pick out an outfit for your next date.

Bookstores

I always seemed to meet men at the Borders store at Madison Square Garden (though unfortunately they went out business). Bookstores are a promising venue to meet people because it's easy to spot an intellectual connection. Whether you're interested in business/finance, health and fitness, or fiction, head to your chosen section of the store. You might just meet someone with common interests.

Gay Bars

This is probably the most out-of-the-box suggestion, yet I wouldn't dismiss the idea. Manhattan gay bars have a small but prominent minority of women who are just there to hang out with their gay BFFs. Because this is not their normal venue, there is less of the awkwardness and pressure that comes with the traditional bar scene.

Alternatively, you could always befriend a gay guy. Once he realizes that you're trustworthy, he might just introduce you to his single gal pals!