Being successfully partnered off is about sharing your life with someone. That means your significant other shares his/her time, interests, and life with you. And if you’re single, then chances are you want to attract someone who shares your interests. If the relationship becomes serious, then you know you’ve met someone with whom it’ll be easier to share your life. While many possible places exist where you can meet someone who shares one of your passions, the following four suggestions count as some of the best places to start.

1. Galleries and Museums

Most cities have events like First Thursday or Friday, where people in the city can go to art galleries and museums and take in their city’s cultural offerings. These events usually cost nothing. They also attract avid art lovers, making them a perfect spot to go if you’re single and an art lover. You just might make a connection with another artsy type as you’re standing in front of that Picasso or Matisse.

2. Sports Bars

If you’re a sports fan, hanging out in a sports bar and watching the game probably counts as a favorite pastime for you. It’s also a place where local sports teams hang out, and given that nowadays, both men and women play sports, chances are good that a few of the sporty types you see in the local sports bar could actually be your type.

Think about it. Usually, when someone plays sports in their leisure time, they like sports. If you’re passionate about sports and want to meet your sporting soul mate, the local sports pub may your ticket to bliss.

3. Volunteer

People who volunteer for a good cause often make very good partners. This only makes sense. These are people who care enough about a cause to give their free time to it. They know something about altruism and are will to do things that align with their values. By extension, other people who volunteer at these same organizations will also likely share similar values, which are important for the creation of lasting relationships.

4. Local Clubs/ Hobbies Classes

Cooking classes. Nature clubs. Historical society groups. These types of groups are just some of the hobby groups you might find around your town. They also tend to be the kinds of groups that singles join in order to meet new people. The thing about these types of romantic connections is if you meet a special someone at a hobby group, you’re always going to have a built-in hobby buddy to play with as your romance develops.

Being able to connect with someone romantically who shares your interest gives your budding romance a fighting chance for success. After all, the best relationships are about two people who are willing to share all aspects of themselves with each other. Being able to share your passion with someone who is important to you counts as a great way to start building a deeper bond with a new significant other. Any or all of the suggestions in this post count as just some of the places you might go if you want to meet someone who shares your passions and who might ultimately share your life with you.