You walk down the street one day and see a bunch of guys and girls riding skateboards. They chat, laugh, do some tricks, and seem to have ultimate fun. After some thinking and a little research, you realize that skaters are pretty cool, and you’d really like to try to date one. But as someone who has nothing to do with skating and who never tried it in your life, where should you seek single skaters, how to approach them without embarrassing yourself, and what are the rules for dating people who enjoy the life of a skater? Dive in to discover!

Change Your Perception of Skateboarding

Not as obvious as it may seem, the first rule to follow before you approach a skater is to make sure your perception of skateboarding is healthy and realistic. Some people still believe that skaters are mostly interested in nothing but sex and rock-n-roll. They are noisy, ill-mannered teenagers who disregard the rules of the civilized world, acting all wild and destructive. For some part, these statements are true. In most cases, skaters are young and free-spirited people who love to have fun and know how to throw a good party. But it has nothing to do with destructiveness and bad manners. So, spend some time exploring the topic of skateboarding on a deeper level and get to know the community from within, reading blogs and scrolling forums.

Meet Them in Special Places

Given that skaters are youngsters, for the most part, they are rarely fond of building long-term relationships and committing in general. Youth is the high time to have carefree fun and not worry about commitment. So, if you want to meet a single skater but feel too awkward to approach them when they hang out with friends, there’s another approach. Use your laptop and open a sex dating site, making sure it has a big and diverse userbase. Using filters, choose your location to ensure you meet only people from your area, and in the box “hobby,” choose “skateboarding.” The dating site you use will offer you a list of potential skater matches to choose from. All you have to do then is choose those users that attract your attention the most and send them a message. As easy as that!

Skaters use dating sites these days when they want to hook up with someone outside their community or to meet other skaters from nearby cities without traveling far. Don’t hesitate and send them a “Hi!” They are friendly and open-minded people, so there’s no need to be afraid of rejection or judgment. Chat for a bit, offer to meet for a hookup, have fun, and don’t think about anything. But if you still want to make them like you to the point where they want to date you, you’ll have to learn some tricks.

Show Interest in What They Do

If you want to make them feel in their place around you, you should become a supportive partner who hypes them up when they need it and genuinely shows interest in what they do. Next time you meet for a date, start asking questions about skating in general here and there. It shouldn’t look like you’re obsessed with the idea of skateboarding because they may start questioning your real intentions. Instead, ask them something like, “what do you like about skateboarding” or “how does it make you feel.” If you already have some knowledge of the subjects, you can keep the conversation going by adding something to their words or saying, “I heard that…and I was wondering if it’s true.” This way, you’ll make them share their thoughts, which inevitably will bring you closer. Showing genuine interest in another person’s hobby is a proven way of making them like you instantly.

Try Skating Yourself

There’s no better way to express your serious intentions than trying skateboarding yourself. It’s a perfect way to become closer to your skater crush, too. Why? Because you can ask them to teach you to skate, of course. It sounds like a perfect date that can end up with romantic cuddles in a skate park under the stars. Tell them that you always wanted to try it, and who can teach you better than someone who’s perfect at it? A little flattery won’t hurt at this point, so don’t hesitate to be bold. During the lesson, ensure to make an effort so that your partner sees you are honest about your interest in skateboarding. But don’t forget to be flirty and send hints that you like them a lot. Learning something new together will bring you closer and maybe even move your relationship to a whole new level.

Give Them Personal Space

Everything needs a measure, no matter how badly you want to be around them. You can’t ignore the fact that skaters love freedom, and expecting them to change it just because of you is like trying to change the way they are. If you want your relationship to work and last, you’ll have to build trust first. Skaters need some time to spend with friends to enjoy themselves as they used to before becoming closer to you. It doesn’t mean you should let them hang out with other people to flirt around. It’s about giving them the opportunity to meet friends without you from time to time just to skate and have fun. They may not even take advantage of this option, but the very existence of it and your trust in them will play a huge role in your relationship.

Skaters are open-minded, friendly people, always open to new experiences and opportunities. If you want to date one of them, you’ll have to immerse yourself in their culture and accept their lifestyle to ensure you and your skate crush click. With a little effort and a couple of dates, we can assure you that you will win that skater and live happily ever after, no matter how freedom-loving they are.