The Truth About Dating Men From The Bar

By Devon Brown. Posted on Aug 7th 2012.

You met at a bar, he asked for your number but will he actually call?

Stereotypes exist in all kinds of situations: ask any woman where the worst place to find a good man is, and they'll inevitably either reply with either a bar or a nightclub. The consensus seems to be that guys in bars or nightclubs are only interested in finding a woman to have sex with, and nothing more. 16 Facts Every Single Girl Needs To Know

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While this might be true in some cases, it' s not a rule, and you can allow yourself to believe this stereotype, you may miss out on meeting the man of your dreams.

Good guys are just as likely to be hanging out in bars and clubs as they are to be at business conferences or coffee shops. Even professionals like to unwind and have a drink after a long work week. The truth is, the perfect guy for you could pop up just about anywhere.

Whether you are at a bar, nightclub, concert, or laundry mat, if a guy goes out of his way to talk to you, it is because he is interested in you.

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As you're talking to a guy, regardless of where you met him, make sure you give him a fair chance before dismissing him for motivations he may or may not have. You also want to consider how you feel under similar stereotypes. There are those who think women who go out to clubs are only looking to hook-up.

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