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Want to Date More in 2012?

January 19, 2012

Interested in dating more in 2012?

Here are my top five tips, as shared earlier this month on The Tommy Show on 94.7 Fresh FM:

1. Don't feel embarrassed about letting someone know that you might be interested in him or her. Send an email to an intriguing online prospect, say hello to that cute guy at the gym, or ask the girl with the beautiful smile if you can sit down next to her at the coffee shop.

2. Ask friends you trust to introduce you to their single friends. Do something in a group so there's not the added pressure of a blind date.

3. What do you enjoy doing or what have you wanted to try? It's easier to meet people when you're involved in an activity (at the gym, taking a class, volunteering, etc.).

4. Use online social networking to improve your offline social life. Set up an online dating account or revise a current profile. Sign up for speed dating, Professionals in the City or The Grace List and attend an event for singles. Go to your first Tweetup or Yelp event. Pick one thing that sounds fun to you and do it! You might meet a future friend, partner or business contact! If you find yourself nervous, seek out a friend to help you set up or edit your online profile or accompany you to an event.

5. Put a positive spin on the act of dating. In a city like DC, you meet and start up conversations with new people all the time. Talking to a potential date is no different! Just be yourself and be confident about who you are and what you have to offer now.

What tips do you have for those who want to date more in 2012?

For those of you who aren’t in metropolitan areas, how have you met new people?
 

Filed under: Relationship & Sex Advice - Tags: dating, relationships, romance resolutions, 2012, advice

Comments (4)

You should check out "the Shy Code". It's basically a series of rules you can follow to show someone you're interested in them. If they like you, they can reciprocate. It takes the edge of "cold turkey" approaches. See 2shytosayhi.com.
Posted by johnny on 01/31/12
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I advice, for guys, would to not let another year pass where you let an opportunity to meet a beautiful get away.

Take a risk, even if it means failure, to ask a girl you are attracted to out on a date. The pain of regret is much worst than the pain of rejection.
Posted by Asian Casanova on 01/27/12
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Great tips :) I especially like focusing on activities you love, because then if you meet someone, you automatically have something in common.

I've tried #2, but my social circle is full of people who don't know any single guys my age. Well, there is one or two, but my friends rule out guys who have glaring hygiene, employment, and maturity problems. Especially, when they have all the above, like my lovely friend's single brother. ;)

However, I did meet a swell new guy on a dating website and this Saturday will mark date #3.

Best approach: Try many approaches, all at the same time.
Posted by Jean on 01/19/12
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I like your tips! =)
I would also add going to a church/religious group for singles if you are of a particular faith as they can often be places to meet people of a similar mindset (though not always).
Posted by Teacher Girl on 01/19/12
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