Say, “New Year’s Eve is upon us, and I don’t want to ring in the new year alone. Do you know someone who’s single and ready to mingle? I’d love to be set up!” You could also say, “It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. I’m finally ready to be set up. Hit me up if you have a single friend I should meet. ” You could also just go with one of your single friends. It might not feel like a real “date,” but you two can have fun together!
“What are your holiday plans?” “What album did you listen to last?” “What’s the last show you watched?” “I like your style! Any tips I can use?” “What would you do if the zombie apocalypse happened right now?” “Who do you think is the most likely to spike the party punch?”
Invite them on a date! Say, “Do you want to get a cup of coffee this week?” “Are you interested in joining me for dinner this Saturday?” or “Want to go to a party on New Year’s Eve?” Having trouble finding matches? Ask a trusted friend to help you review your profile. They can help you remove anything that might be turning people off. Not on a dating app? You might try OkCupid, Tinder, or Bumble.
Taking a class. Attending a workshop. Going to an event on Meetup. com. Joining a local Facebook group. Volunteering. Joining a running club. Auditioning for local theater. Attending local art openings or concerts.
“Have any fun plans for New Year’s Eve?” “Are you excited about the New Year’s Eve celebrations?” “I’m going to a friend’s party, but I haven’t found a date yet. Any chance you wanna come with me?” “I don’t have plans, yet. Since we’re both free, would you want to grab dinner?”
Bring up the topic by saying, “Are you looking forward to New Year’s Eve?” or “Any fun plans for New Year’s?” If you find someone you want to ask out, say, “Since we’re both free on New Year’s Eve, do you want to go to my friend’s party with me?” or “I don’t want to spend New Year’s alone. Would you be interested in grabbing dinner that night and watching the fireworks?”
Say, “Do you want to grab a coffee during lunch tomorrow?” or “Wanna chat over coffee after work?”
Make sure your friend knows you’re bringing a date before you show up.
Ask your friends to RSVP a week in advance so you can make sure you have guests coming. It might get awkward if no one shows up. Keep costs down by asking guests to bring a snack or drinks. If they’re allowed in your area, get some fireworks or sparklers to help you celebrate the new year.
Restaurants with a view are a great option, such as a rooftop eatery or a restaurant with skyline views. A theme restaurant could also be really fun, such as a 50’s diner.
If there’s nothing happening where you live, try the city closest to you. You might pack a picnic for the event. You and your date could snack on a cheese board and sip wine or sparkling grape juice while you listen to music and wait for the fireworks.
The downtown area of your nearest big city is the best place to go club or bar hopping. If you live in a small town, you might check with local bars and restaurants to see if anyone is hosting a big NYE event you could enjoy.
If you live in a city, there’s a good chance your community will do a fireworks show. If you live in a rural area, it’s likely okay to pop some yourself, as long as there’s not a fire warning. Check with the rules where you live to find out if it’s okay to pop fireworks. Listen for the sound of fireworks! Lots of people are going to be popping fireworks on NYE, and you might be able to enjoy someone else’s fireworks display for free.
You could always try kissing each other on the cheek at midnight or sharing a hug. If you’re not ready for affection, you might high-five each other at midnight.
