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I have been single for the past 4 years, going on 5 in the new year. I have been living in a rural area for the past 3, made a few friends and dated a bit through their set-ups, unsuccessfully. I have been off and on a few dating sites over the past 3 years and have met a lot of nice men, although I have not been able to connect with them long-term for one reason or another (lack of attraction, intolerable behaviour (lying), distance, career choices/focus etc.)

My work environment is predominantly female populated with no signs of change in the near future. I am not very interested in the bar scene, nor do I have friends willing to accompany me. I'm not involved in any clubs or sports - I take mostly independent art classes and prefer my home gym over a gym.

I've created a little bubble for myself and would love some suggestions to break out of it in the new year.
<bot>: online dating isn't my jam, I live in a small town and have isolated myself - tips for getting out and meeting people requested