Dating, online or off, can be scary and frustrating. Follow
these ten simple tips to help get you in the right groove - and
off to a great start!
1. Be Confident Confidence, confidence, confidence!
Nothing is more attractive than a person who is confident in
their own skin. Once you are happy in your own skin and
self-fulfilled, you will attract the matches you deserve, not
just the ones you settle for. So relax and be your genuine self.
2. Be Interesting Read the newspaper and know what’s
going on in the world. Current events are great conversation
starters. Interesting conversation will attract others to start
talking to you.
3. Increase Your Chances Don’t limit yourself by dating
and approaching one type of person. Don’t pass on someone until
you get to know them. Love happens at the most unexpected times
with the most unexpected people!
4. Use Great Props Never leave your home without a prop
-dogs, kids, unusual jewelry, a fabulous scent, a sweatshirt
with your favorite passion, interesting ties, hats, or an
interesting book or newspaper. Props can break the ice and help
in starting up a conversation.
5. Network Just as you network with your friends,
colleagues and family for work, you can call on them to network
for you on your dating quest.
6. Be Honest Be yourself from the start. People can
always sense when you are not being 100% honest and it is a turn
off and leaves people feeling weary of you.
7. Be Proactive Go after what you want. You have nothing
to lose by trying, so get out there.
8. Stay Positive and Have Fun Be playful, light-hearted
and spontaneous. Show your vulnerability.
9. Start a Conversation The best opening line is saying
hello. Talk about the surroundings, ask a question, ask for
help, or state an opinion.
10. Be Patient The first person (or second or third) you
connect with may not be the right one for you. Have patience and
realize that you may need to kiss a lot of frogs before you find
your prince (or princess)!
