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Sound off on the single life!

Tell us your thoughts on dating in Charleston—whether you’re 25 or 75, currently wed or still looking for The One. In our February issue, we’ll share the intel we gathered!

You’re single and ready to mingle. How do you prefer to meet someone new? *

Hit up the bar scene

Ask mutual friends to set me up

Check out match.com or another online dating website

Join an alumni/social club, sports league, or singles group at church

Other

If you chose other, please elaborate here

What’s your idea of a great first date? *

The casual-yet-classic dinner and a movie

Being active and outdoorsy, like stand-up paddleboarding on Folly Beach or a paddle down the Edisto River

Getting gussied up for a big night on the town, tickets to the theater, or a black-tie event is more my speed.

Doing something offbeat and unexpected, like volunteering or taking a cooking class.

Is it harder for women or men to meet their match in Charleston? Why? *

Women

Men

Tell us why here: *

If you’re single, about how many dates with new people do you average a month? *

One or fewer

Two to three

Four to five

Six or more

How would you describe the dating scene in Charleston? *

Well-stocked! I’m always meeting new people and going on dates.

A mixed bag. The good ones are tough to find, but the rewards are worth the effort.

A barren wasteland

Other

If you chose other, offer your own description here.

What feature attracts you most to a person? *

Intelligence

Looks

Sense of humor

Money/job

Religion

Political stance

Common interests

Other

If you chose other, please elaborate here, or use the space to comment on any of your answers.

Name the best bar for your age range *

Where did you meet your last significant other? *

Local bar/restaurant

Grocery Store

Church

A local event

Set up by friends

Online

Other

If you chose other, please elaborate here.

Have you ever used a matchmaker? *

Yes

If yes, which service did you use and describe the experience:

10.

Have you tried online dating? *

Yes, it's a waste of time.

Yes, it's ok.

Yes, it's been a great way for me to meet people.

No, not my speed.

If yes, which website?

11.

What are the best kinds of local events to meet other singles? *

Athletic events, like the Cooper River Bridge Run

Blow-out parties, like Skinful Halloween & The Grand Ball

Festivals, like Wine + Food or Spoleto

Other

If you chose other, please elaborate here.

12.

What’s the worst date you’ve ever had in Charleston? *

13.

What’s the best date you’ve ever had in Charleston? *

14.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve had happen on a date in Charleston?

15.

What’s the most unusual place you’ve met someone in Charleston? *

Your age range *

18-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-70

70+

Your Name (optional)

Your email address (optional):

Do you live in the Charleston tricounty area? *

Yes

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