Georgia City Named the #1 Best for Singles in America

If you're single and looking to mingle, then perhaps you'd like to find the perfect city to either have some unattached fun or meet that special someone. So, which cities are the best for singles in America? As it turns out, our state has one of the best cities to meet singles in the U.S. So, if you're single, move to this Georgia city.

The study comes from Zumper.com. In it, they explain, "From the bustling streets of Atlanta, Georgia, to the charming neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, these cities offer many opportunities for singles to connect and thrive. With affordable living options, vibrant entertainment scenes, and bustling dating environments, these cities are the perfect places to embark on your cuffing season journey, or to relish in the joys of singlehood."

As for methodology, the crew at Zumber.com "evaluated around 100 top cities on median rent price, percentage of single population, cost of living, median income, unemployment rate, and access to dining and entertainment." Then, they ranked the results. So, a lot of different factors went into these calculations. One key takeaway, which doesn't have to do with our area, is that New Haven, Connecticut, has the highest population of singles at 61.49%, according to the study. So, if you're purely looking for numbers, that's a good spot for you.

So, which Georgia city is the best to meet singles? It's Atlanta, coming in at No. 1 on the list. It doesn't get any better than that. In the study, they explain, "The city ranked in the top five in both the entertainment and restaurant categories, offering many destinations to meet people and establishments to frequent on 'date night.'" Find the full study on the best cities for singles here.

A new relationship can be exciting. The possibilities are all ahead, and things seem perfect, at least for a while. This is the "honeymoon phase," where you don't see (or you ignore) all the little annoying things in your partner and feel totally infatuated. If you're lucky, that feeling lasts forever. Well, the holidays can be a difficult time for dating. So, what are some holiday dating do's and don'ts?

It really seems like people are more apt to want to get into a relationship during the holidays. It makes sense. Much of America gets cold during the holiday months, and cuddling with a significant other while watching movies and drinking hot cocoa or an adult beverage is a fun holiday activity. Also, the holidays are the time of year when you're most likely to see family and friends. If they're all hooked up with significant others, you might feel pressure to find someone, too.

Before we get into the light-hearted do's and don'ts, one serious don't is hooking up with the wrong person just to feel like you have someone during the holidays. Sure, you might feel lonely at the annual family gathering if everyone else has a date, but it's not worth dating someone who is totally wrong for you just to have arm candy at Christmas dinner. This really holds true all year, as often times, events pop up where you might think, "Hey, I would love a date for this." But, if it's the wrong person, just don't do it. You'll save yourself a lot of heartache in the end.

So, what are some holiday dating do's and don'ts? Read on for a festive list. These are especially true if you're in a new relationships, because the holidays can be brutal for new love. But, the holidays can also be beautiful for a budding romance. Reach out to us with your holiday dating stories, too.

If you're started dating someone you really like, it might be temping to bring them to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. But, that could also freak them out. I remember going out with someone just once and getting invited to a holiday dinner. It made me a little uncomfortable, because even if I liked that person, it seemed like a big jump. So, if you do want to invite that new love to a holiday family event, make sure to talk it over with them and give them the option to say no.

If you're in a newer relationship, resist the temptation to buy your new love too much for Christmas. "Oh, he's a Packers fan! I'm going to buy all the Packers gear I can find!" Just don't do it. It's okay to give gifts, but keep it small if you haven't been together long, or you might look insane.

If you're in a new relationship, you should get something for your new partner during the holidays. But, as mentioned above, don't overdo it. A small, meaningful gift will likely be welcomed during the holidays and not scare your new love away.

Maybe you're used to seeing your new love a few times a week. What if that's just once a week, or less, during the holidays? Don't freak out or start crying or anything. The holidays are a busy time for all, and that means schedules change.

You might get invited to some fun holiday parties or work parties by your new love, and you might want to invite them to yours. That's fine and much less pressure than a family event. But, be on good behavior. Don't try to be the life of the party or anything, as you might mortify your date. Sometimes, people like to overdo it in the early stages and try to really impress, but you really just need to be yourself when meeting new friends and chill out a bit.