From what I've heard, dating in the Permian Basin is not for the faint of heart.  There are countless rants and videos on social media of people telling stories of the hardships and the perils of dating while living in Midland-Odessa, Texas.

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The Midland-Odessa Dating Pool Problems

More often than not, we hear about dating failures versus actual success stories when it comes to dating in the region.  So what exactly is the problem, and why is it so difficult?  One major issue is the rotating roster of people who come in and also out of the area. Essentially, this is basically the people who are only staying in the Permian Basin temporarily.   This can include oilfield workers or anyone else in just about any industry.  Not everyone is here for the long term.  Then you have the people who claim to be single who really aren't.  The term for that sort of thing has been dubbed "West Texas Single."  It pertains to people who are in a relationship who come into the area and act single with the full intention of returning to wherever they came from.  Thus returning to their significant other.

Places To Take A Date In Midland-Odessa

Despite the problems daters face, there are times when you do find someone you feel worthy of taking on a date.  Granted, Midland-Odessa are smaller cities and that does pose a limitation on what you can do.  However, that doesn't mean there aren't places you can go to create a memorable experience.

5 Date Ideas For Midland-Odessa

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