Gen X, in particular, found love through family connections most times in the same region. It was through matchmaking by parents and family friends. Once a lady is ripe enough for marriage, she would be paired with a family friend’s son of marriageable age too. This was the tradition for those whose family lineage was accountable and clear.
Intertribal marriages came with some twists. There was the need for investigation so that both families know what they were in for when they join together in holy matrimony. The investigation covered the credibility of character and family trends. This was done before a man and woman became lawfully husband and wife.
In these days of social media, where the millennials and Gen Z are putting their best foot forward and investing in their portfolio, love is not through family connections as it was then. Love is found everywhere and anywhere, even the hopeless places.
If you are single and ready to mingle this new year, you might need to change your strategy and familiarise yourself with the following places because most love stories have been stemming from there in this age. They include:
1. Social media
Social media is becoming the in-thing for couples. No one is unaware of the “We met on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram” story.
2. Concerts
Many people go to concerts to unwind and catch fun. Who knows the love of your life might be standing or sitting right beside you there.
3. The gym
Some people go to the gym to work out and some have other nefarious motives. But men and women in the gym sweating and working out is a recipe for meeting someone new and perhaps the love of your life. Just don’t make anyone feel uncomfortable when you make your advances.
4. Church
Most churches teem with young people in their Sunday best worshipping the Lord. They have a singles’ ministry. The best way is to plug yourself into the fabric of church life. You can join and meet other singles to catch noticed and hooked.