| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/17/2009 2:00:47 AM | So anyways. I have been single now for 3 months, and have not been one who has dated. Basically long term for 16+ years. Never really dated or been in the dating scene. So I have been out to events through POF and MMA, and got into a conversation with 3 women tonight. The topic was how do you find the dating scene in vancouver? I said well I don't know it's really a bit of a crap shoot, you meet all kinds. I have been to 2 events there, and the ratio has been about 3 or 4 women to every man. So th conversation goes on and basically the one woman says you can basically point your finger and choose whoever you want, and statistically the ratio is like 5 or 6 to one of women to men in vancouver.
Has anyone else found this to be true? I don't really know if this is the case in vancouver like I said I have been only in long term relationships so I don't know.
I did sign up for another event which was speed dating and it was cancelled due to there being 30 woman who signed up and only 2 guys through another singles site.
What have other people encountered? Cheers | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/17/2009 2:42:50 AM | | OP, I'm not going to address POF meetings as such since I've never attended on myself. What I will do, however, is give you some of my observations about the dating scene in the GVA. You may think that this gender imbalence would work in your favor, but the opposite is actually true. If anything, it enfeebles your chances of finding someone long term. One thing I've always noticed about Vancouver women is that they are suspicious to a higher degree than any other place I've seen. By virtue of the imbalanced ratio of men to women, many guys exploit this to their advantage; in other words, I've seen a plethora of male players in this town like no other as well. In essence, it all comes down to artithmatic. In turn, many women are cognizant of this, thus their trepidation. Good luck with the battle. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/17/2009 10:01:13 AM | | The gender imbalence is not something that I look at like yourself as working in my favour. Like I said I have only been in long term relationships, so I have no desire to date a bunch of women, nor to play games. It wasn't a POF function it was an MMA event. I was just wondering if the whole imbalence issue was an actual fact here. Yes it seems to be a crap shoot as far as dating is concerned. You meet all kinds. If I was in a womans shoes I would feel the same way when it came to being on the cautious side. I tend to be the exception, not the norm, looking for just one person, and being in monogamous long term relationships, as opposed to alot of guys who are well to put it blutly sluts and players. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/18/2009 9:23:56 AM | My suggestion would be to join “meet-up” groups. Seems that you tend to meet the love of your life when you were “not looking” (so I’ve heard).
I went to visit my cousin out in Coquitlam yesterday and she talked of being part of “meet-up” groups to go hiking mountains. She suggested ‘meet-up’ groups might be ideal to meet new people. I tend to think participating in activities you enjoy brings about like minded individuals with more chances of meeting ‘desirable’ partners.
I’ve done a search this morning for Burnaby and Vancouver Meet-Up groups and there are many groups to choose from… seems ideal as you will still be ‘doing’ the things you love while keeping an eye open for possibilities.
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/18/2009 8:33:47 PM | 5 women to 1 man and only a few a good men. It is women who should be alarmed, but this isn't news to us. Do you see why we are on online dating sites?
I have heard the ratio of women to men favours women on these dating sites, but the problem is then we are only dealing with half a good man. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/18/2009 8:55:52 PM | been on this site for a few years now... y? cuz
I can
love the events and have many friends here
ot: the ratio is far greater women present at these events and generally on these dating sites?
y? men can't be bothered or shy or think it's a meat market?
I dont' kn ow
One former POF bf told me he'd never come to an event as he said it was for losers. I said didn't we meet on POF?
Theres tons of really nice women on the site waiting to meet a guy.......
guys get to pick and chose.............
Beleive me many of my female fishie friends r great catches as we r ALL professional and independent women who love life!
U guys r just intimidated by strong women that's all! | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/19/2009 4:32:52 PM | | Runs with wolves. I do have to say that I have found it easier to talk with and get to know people at those events than it has been on POF. I have only been to 2, but there is it seems an openess to talk more and get to know people easier in person that it is on POF. I guess really it also depends on the person, but saying hi, who are you what are you about, etc,etc, etc just seems to be easier in person, without all the emails, and trepidation. I have met some wonderful people and my ex fiance on POF a couple of years ago, so I know it is a great place, just different in the way it works. I do know my ex was sick of the jerks she met and just said right away call me as she was leaving POF due to the penis shot, hi how are you wanna have sex people who were emailing her. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/19/2009 10:20:22 PM | Interesting stats, 5 or 6 woman to 1 guy.
Yup, woman have to be care then, but then again, it goes both ways as well, the guys also have to be careful as well.
And then, ya can go do your own thing, and what you want to do, even if it IS on your own.
Either which way, just go have some fun, and enjoy it, WITH, orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, WITHOUT someone. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/19/2009 10:58:23 PM | Careful, I am scared for my life!!
I keep getting the feeling I am being looked at like a peice of Meat or something, and it is degrading, I feel dirty, I feel ashamed of myself....
Yea right, cause this happens..
Damn I missed the forums, I think personally it doesn't matter if its 5-6 to 1 or 1 to 1 - the point is, whether you've been a part of the dating scene of not ( it don't matter how long you've been out of it ) talk to people, converse, socialize!! The worst thing that could happen is someone walks off on you, then you count your blessing you didn't get involved with that $&^#$@# and you move onto talk to someone else. The Key is to NOT be looking for someone to date but rather someone to get to know.
Oh, be yourself and be confident, with 5-6 to 1 ratios, your going to make alot of friends and who knows where that will go.
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Posted: 5/19/2009 10:58:51 PM | OP, I 'm not sure what the statistics are you draw from. Suffice to say the numbers may vary in the lower mainland alone from neighborhood to neighborhood. Statistics may be informative, but they also are ambiguous depending on the data collected and how it is used. I only know that on a larger scale the female outnumbers the male by about 1.3 to 1 but that ratio changes particularly after the age of 50 when women outnumber men by 2+ to one.
As for events I can only share my observations from having hosted more than 20 POF dance events. Typically there are between 2-4 women per one man early on. The ratio changes as many men “drop in” later and many women go home earlier. So after midnight it is pretty much even or there are more men.
As far as behavioural observations are concerned I do agree with much of msg 3
Tepid responses I do not find at the events I host, but that may be related to my attempting to make every one feel welcome and thus the responses seem genuinely warm and friendly. It is quite different at other occasions when I may approach someone socially.
There is much stereotyping, name calling, losers, jerks, sluts etc....on POF and all the other sites. From observations I have noticed many of the same people frequent more than one site. The obvious conclusion must be the “bad ones” are everywhere and that also holds true for “mail contact success”, which I believe is just part of the nature of the internet as a medium offering always something new to be found.
Understandably when encountered the experience of a jerk whatever gender is disheartening. Maybe I have been spared many of these experiences, but I do find on first impressions there are far more nice people to meet than losers.
A little common sense may help; certain types are drawn to certain gatherings, so if you are looking for the rich and famous or whatever specialty, online dating sites or their events may no be it.
“Meet-up “ groups may be another venue if that is your thing and you may meet someone with whom to share one activity, and an activity buddy is always good.
Whatever happens when two people meet and find attraction, the amount or intensity of interest in an activity may well be overshadowed by what other bonds are formed. IMO openness to possibilities is what counts most, the rest are just catalysts. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/21/2009 7:15:10 AM | Where do these stats come from? Someone told me that online there are more men than women. A friend told me in the city that I live in the ratio of women to men is 8:1. Personally, I don't really look at the stats. Well I actually looked up stats can data a few years ago to see if in fact if the ratio was 8:1 for my demographics. It wasn't. It was 1:1. The ratio changes for the 65+ because women seem to outlive men. I checked the data on stats can. You can too. It's all public information.
Anyways, I don't look at stats because all I need is ONE. I'm not asking for more. I would recommend you go on dates casually. You just came out of a 16 year relationship and have been single for 3 months. That was me 4 years ago. Get out and meet people. Oh and offline, apparently, we are all supposed to be signed up for dance classes (not me but pretty much all my single girl friends are taking dance lessons, go figure). You may want to think about networking offline too depending if your schedule permits it. Good Luck  | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/21/2009 8:39:38 PM | Sure it seems that way, I wonder if the ratios applies to Toronto as well? Anyways, as Run with Wolves said...
Seems that you tend to meet the love of your life when you were “not looking” (so I’ve heard). She's right on the money. I agree with the website above, I'm quite active in some groups. I do try to go out if I can. :) All the best OP, Just keep an open mind and heart and don't lose hope in the end. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/21/2009 10:39:13 PM | | Lose heart no. I just heard a number and was asked about my opinion of the ratio and dating scene in vancouver. I never give up happiness is well worth all the work involved no matter what the ratio. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 5/22/2009 7:10:00 AM | | well i fthat is the ratio,well it goes to show you some of these woman just may have some issues,maybe just a half a woman,so you put the halfes together and the ratio drops,works both ways | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 6/12/2009 1:19:35 PM | | OP, your ratio is unequivocally incorrect. In fact, if you do some research on the demographics of the city of Vancouver, the truth is that there are actually more single men in Vancouver than women. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 6/12/2009 4:39:32 PM | ^^
I didn't believe this so i decided to check it out and sure enough this is correct
-Statistics Canada reveals a different truth in its 2001 Census. Among 20- to 49-year-olds in Greater Vancouver, there are 208,545 single men and 176,060 single women.......The age at which available females start outnumbering men: 75. Presumably, it's because the men are dying.
--Women past their mid-40s face a ratio of eight to one. "Men are getting over-dated" | |
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Posted: 6/13/2009 12:05:49 AM | Holy Moly!... I don't like STATS!!!!
put it away..that is not a good thing to post for gosh sakes!!!!
you think I needed to drop into a deep depression!??????????
all I know is that men my age don't want a serious relationship.... no matter what they say....they just want good companionship... no more marriage stuff. They and I have Been There... Done That...and didn't even get a crappy t-shirt for time served.
any man my age who wants a long term...wants a maid... someone to do his laundry...clean his house.
Just the view from where I stand.... or lay. | |
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Posted: 6/13/2009 6:07:41 AM |
men my age don't want a serious relationship.... no matter what they say....they just want good companionship... no more marriage stuff.
^^^^ I have to ask. Why would you consider a serious relationship and marriage to be one and the same ????? Maybe just me,,, but I don't believe I have to be "married" to be in a serious monogamous relationship.
I would also like to say that any man my age has gained enough experince to know and understand that if we wanted cleaning to be done around the house we sure as hell wouldn't be asking any the women in our age group.  Some of the women I know break into a cold sweat as soon as someone mentions the words cooking or cleaning. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 6/13/2009 8:44:09 AM | any man my age who wants a long term...wants a maid... someone to do his laundry...clean his house.
^^
If thats the case for you then just look them square in the eyes and give 'em your list of what YOU WANT from them in exchange !
i'm sure somewhere in the middle of bargaining you can throw in marriage | |
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Posted: 6/13/2009 9:49:45 AM | In reference to men my age.... totally a out there general statement by me.... I know this.
I was eluding to men and women in my age range who have left a long term relationship... a marriage of 20 plus years.
for me..it was 26.5 years with my Ex....an I don't know if I could be brave enough to enter such a relationship again.....babysteps for now...and got to find that right person first! | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 6/13/2009 2:07:03 PM | I think it depends where you go
sometimes you go places, and there are more girls than mangoes in the phillipines
and then sometimes you go places, and its a sausage fest like them swedish oktoberfest whatever things
and also make sure you have a real "women" - cause I done seen girls from behind, but when they turned around, **** had a beard and I think I saw a bulge in the crotch (tranny alert)
and also there are some parts of town where its literally gay - like there are no breasts, vaginas, pretty faces, and that warm feeling you get when a lady is around
another thing about girls here, is they buy you drinks....man, I love girls;) | |
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Posted: 6/13/2009 3:03:42 PM | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ OY!!!!!!! you got me all confused Tony!
Meatballs and Mangoes.......and Sausages?.........I think that's Bavarian Oktoberfest btw....
but I got the general sense of things.
I find that gay night clubs are great places to find interesting pple ...and be totally confused by the Ratio Thing....cos you don't know who is who...and what is what when you are on the dance floor. I find that half of the patrons are hetrosexual and just there for the dancing and laughter and the body grinding.
I lot of straight gals there too...just looking to have a body to rub up against when they dance.
Hey Tony....can you give me directions to this Swedish Sausage Fest please. | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 6/13/2009 4:50:26 PM | Who really cares about the ratio of either.....
By the time you run either gender through the basic of basic criteria as a possibility......
You'll end up with staggeringly low prospects.......
Get a dog........ | |
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| 5 to 1 ratio of women to men in Vancouver
Posted: 6/13/2009 7:18:49 PM | | Well I guess I chose the wrong city to move to ( Victoria ) . I moved here a month ago from Edmonton and there are more men than women here by far ....that said if there is a person for you ,you will find him / her .......why worry about numbers | |
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