New area, new people and how do I be less shy and meet that cute girl?

LegacyUser

Apologies on the title bit, wasn't sure how to put it....

I just moved in to a new apartment not far outside of town, on my own and only for a few weeks (unless there's more work then I'd like to stay longer).

So, for the past week I've been sitting in the apartment behind the pc doing some long over due stuff and mostly being online, which is all kinda getting boring. Not helped by the fact there seem to be quite a lot of people living around here, as well as some gorgeous ladies

I've never been someone to strike up a conversation with a random stranger, I don't know where I would start or what to even say. The very few relationships I've been in have just sort of happened, friend of a friend sort of thing. I can talk with people but usually it's through a common interest, or a friend of a friend thing.

Essentially I'm looking for advice on how to meet this cute girl I've seen once or twice that also lives somewhere in this apartment complex (not my block as far as I know), and/or even just some new people from around here. Something to get me out of here and enjoy myself a little.

Overheal

Go for walks. Pick a regular time, do it in your neighbourhood. Both good for keeping fit and running into people. Having a dog also helps a little bit for attracting girls

What kind of work do you do? Can it be used to help you socialise?

Improbable

Are there any clubs in the area? You could try heading to a local pub and just get talking to people. Usually works for me.

LegacyUser

Parents have a dog but I can't really talk the old bugger with me next time I'm home.

I can't say I've ever just walked into a pub on my own and had a conversation, it's not like me. Although it might just have to happen.

There seems to be a whole load of activity in regard to cycling and running in the area, not far from phoenix park and a running track.

By joining a club I would feel committed to being active there, I could very possibly be moving away again in about 3 weeks and would feel bad leaving it all behind then.

On the flip side, I'm only here for a few weeks and it's not the end of the world if I don't get to know some people around here. Only it can be very boring in the evening on my own...

I'm about 1-2 months out of a long relationship and feel this change in my life along with the new locality is a good opportunity to meet some new people and enjoy myself again.

Overheal

join the clubs - they will not care about long term committment issues.

jurgenscarl

Essentially I'm looking for advice on how to meet this cute girl I've seen once or twice that also lives somewhere in this apartment complex

Next time you see her smile and wave and go right up and talk to her.

Don't even think about what you are going to say. Just be totally natural like you do it all the time.

The more you think about it the more you will hesitate and put it off and the more likely some other guy is going to get in there before you.

Since you live in the same group of apartments you have every excuse to suggest she come up from a friendly cup of tea or watch a DVD some time which if you play your cards right can be turned into sex.

best of luck