Valentine's Day is around the corner, and over 200,000 people in Oklahoma were found to be single in 2024. So we asked our listeners where the best places are in Oklahoma to meet a potential partner. And instead of having high hopes of the best location to meet someone to love eternally, locals chose to laugh at love rather than believe in the possibilities of a romantic encounter.

Our question was simple, "Oklahoma - where do single people find a partner?" And the answers our listeners gave us presented us with more laughter than actual passionate prospects.

We shared our question with a wider Oklahoma audience on several popular Oklahoma Facebook groups. Below we have rounded the ones that were the most outlandish and some that provided legitimate advice that could help single Oklahomans find a date for Valentine's Day this year. Some of the comments have been edited for clarity.

Locals share the best places to find a partner in Oklahoma.

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In one comment, a Oklahoman suggested that locals can try find a partner at Oklahoma's own craft store, Hobby Lobby.

"Specifically, near the Clearance section. You don't want to meet up with an expensive wreath purchaser...."

Another commentor wrote about their own testimony, finding their partner in a parking lot.

"Found mine in the Atwood’s parking lot. Threw him a solid cat call and then ignored him for a few days. He hasn’t left my side since."

Apparently, parking lots seem to be a common place to find a forever partner, as another listener wrote "In a random parking lot is where I found mine."

After responding to the joke of comparing finding their partner to "taking in a stray," another commentor reiterated just how good this method seems to work. They said:

"Some of the best pets you can find are strays! They’re wondering around alone thinking they’re enjoying life and then some one picks them up and shows them the love that the previous owners never did. Makes them realize that even though they were alone and content, being with the right owner make life SOOOOO much better!"

The Wildest Suggestions To Find A Partner In Oklahoma

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The wildest suggestions, though, have to be looking in the local Jailbirds listings and related correctional facilities. Commentors wrote:

"Facebook dating, meetme, Tiami, the local jailhouse."

"The DOC website."

"Court ordered community service."

"Jail Birds you can pick a new one every month for just a dollar fifty."

The overall consensus, though, was a sad reality that if you're in the market for a partner in Oklahoma, your best bet is to leave the state and find someone there (according to locals, anyway).

A few honorable mentions:

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