Dating: Bars, Clubs, and Personal Advertisements Single adults partake of many activities to seek dates and find mates. Many use advertisements in local newspapers to attract possible candidates for a relationship. Others go to single's clubs and bars to find their potential soul mate. The type of activities people choose are dependent on the person's self- esteem and self-confidence. The information for this research was obtained from the article “Self Esteem of Persons Seeking Dates Via Bars, Singles Clubs, and Personal Advertisements.” The article was written by Paul Yelsma and Paul L. Wienir. It