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Go where singles go
Hang out with single friends more often. Go to places where they go. And if you have enough confidence, go out on your own. You will have more chances of men chatting you up if you are alone. If you must go out with friends, go out in odd numbers; 3 is ideal. Even if a guy chats you up, your 2 friends will not feel left out.
Don’t rule out the clubs
Most relationship experts say that clubs aren’t the best place to go to if you are looking for a serious relationship. To some extent, they are correct. How much decent conversation can you have amidst smoke and noise? Eventually with so much alcohol flowing, there is also a high risk of experiencing ”goggles syndrome“ – the handsome red-cheeked guy you were dancing with might turn out be horribly pockmarked on a Sunday afternoon. But don’t rule out the clubs yet. There was a recent study claiming that 39% of couples met in clubs. I seriously doubt the validity of this study; it was made by a liquor company. But looking at it on the brighter side, where else can you meet tens of people in a short time and under one roof? Here’s a really personal note: I actually met the man of my life, who is now the father of my two lovely children in, where else, a club!!
Enlist your friends
Let your friends know that you are single and available. The more people who know you are single, the more recommendations you would have. And because they are your friends, they already have an idea of your preferences. Your chance of meeting someone who fits the shoe is higher.
Reinvent your social life
Your chances of meeting your new squeeze increase every time you do something new. If after three years, you have found that having dinner with your girlfriend and late Friday-night movies haven’t made you more popular with men, you know it is time to revamp your calendar. Get out of your comfort zone. Try taking salsa lessons on Saturdays. Do volunteer work on Sundays. Go to a sports club on weekdays. When you are in a new environment, and absorbed in the excitement, you project a more vibrant and attractive personality.
Go online
Where else can you shop for the man of your choice from all over the world without even getting out of the comfort of your room? Internet dating is here to stay. Keep an open mind; it is not as bad as you think. For more on online romance, see Special Feature on Online Romance.
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