Introverted how do we meet people

Ymichael14Veteran
North Branford, CT, Us

You sound like you are trying too hard and want to go straight from introvert to swinging. Total immersion therapy works for some, but not all.
Don't try to make friends or contacts. Just go to a club and talk to people. Talk about the weather. Talk about the club. Ask if they have been to another club you were thinking of visiting. If you see someone in a nice dress, say so. Just talk. Don't be afraid to tell someone you are new at this and scared to death. Don't try to find playmates, that will happen naturally. Just talk.
I think the biggest mistake introverts make is they do not realize they appear uninterested to others, so it is harder to meet people because most avoid you just because of your body language. If you just say hello to people as you pass, and smile, the experienced people who are comfortable meeting new people will do the rest. Then you just follow their lead.

thn1045Regular
Bensalem, PA, Us

For newer couples, coming out of their shell can feel daunting. Something they may not realize is we've all been there too. The strategy that worked great for us was to find the most-popular, local swing club and join it. Your first night there, the staff will give you the grand tour and all the staff we've met at every club has been very welcoming and nice.

Go on a night when there are lots of people signed up- see the events calendar here on SLS. On that night, arrive early and get a spot right in the middle of the bar area or at a high top near the bar if they have it. These spots will get a lot of foot traffic which equates to lots of people to whom you can say hello or who will say hello to you. Just say, "Hey, we are <your names> and it's our first time here. Can you tell us a little about the club or this event? We're just getting started." And a little bit into it, ask them how they got started. Most people are happy to tell their story. Or have the Mrs. compliment something their Mrs. is wearing like a piece of jewelry.. and say, "that looks nice, where did you find it? " It's just enough to get the chat going and then just keep talking. They are there for the same reason as you, to meet people and make friends. It may or may not lead to playtime, but your initial go is to just make friends.

There are tons of great videos on the art of connecting and flirting on You... you know.. Tube :) Just have fun with it. Most clubs we've been to are BYOB. We usually also bring an extra bottle of something unusual to share with other people. Just say, "you guys look a little thirsty. Wanna do a fun shot with us?" The vast majority of the time they will say yes. Boom. Instant chat buddies.

Phoenix, AZ, Us

I hope this doesn't sound insensitive or harsh, but being introverted is not a cause for not developing or displaying good social manners. I get that it's harder for people who are more comfortable not reaching out to strangers, but most new things are hard until we develop the skills that make them easier.

So, introduce yourselves to people, give sincere compliments as you walk by them, look outward to others rather than to each other. Embrace the awkwardness that comes from doing uncomfortable things awkwardly. Figure out your most comfortable settings; is it a fairly intimate small party where you need to invest a little more into conversation or would you rather a club or hotel party where smiling at most of the people there is a good beginning?

RonKathyVeteran
Woodstock, GA, Us

Welcome.. it seems you know how to communicate so just be yourself and communicate and communicate more about what you BOTH want and enjoy!

Get some photos even if you blur a face so swingers can see what you are about.. not everyone is a match and dont be afraid to say so.

Now as far as swinging.. yes push your boundaries, watch and enjoy what each has to offer and YES some guys and gals will be fantastic in bed.. some not so much... and YES thats why we are here and swinging well over 25 years now!

Its FUN and keeps us going to be the best we can be!

Ponte Vedra, FL, Us

My hubby and I are new to the scene. We’ve been to events and mainly go for the exhibition and voyeur. Our biggest thing is how do you make friends/ contacts in the lifestyle?! We both are a little introverted and making friends seems to be a challenge. Don’t get the wrong, we are awesome people who are a lot of fun, but we need to get to know people before we come out of our shells!! You see we are best friends. We’ve been together longer than we’ve been apart. We’d appreciate advice on how to meet people and come out of our shells! We watch couples have amazing experiences but how do you get there?! I know immersing ourselves more into a event regularly will probably help but does anyone else have tips and tricks?!