| There's a lot that can be said about single men in | | | | seen you around the neighborhood as well. |
| their thirties. Obviously, they have been around the | | | | Next thing you know, you will be buying her a cup of |
| playing field a couple of times and know what's out | | | | coffee on your first official date. |
| there. | | | | (4) The Bookstore |
| With experience, they have learned what it is they | | | | Women adore men who are witty and well-read, so |
| want in a woman and what to avoid. Oftentimes, the | | | | it's a good idea to hang out near the collected works |
| problem isn't who they want and how to get her. | | | | of E.E. Cummings. If you see someone you like, try |
| Rather, it is where to find her. | | | | to catch her eye. And don't be afraid to display your |
| If you're one of those men, then the time for picking | | | | knowledge of literature and the arts. She will find this |
| up women at keggers and strip clubs is over (or | | | | intriguing and impressive. |
| maybe not). | | | | (5) House parties |
| You might still frequent bars and clubs for that | | | | This setting is ideal since all the guests obviously have |
| occasional one-night roll in the hay, but if you're | | | | mutual friends and probably common interests, plus |
| looking for a relationship with substance and staying | | | | with wine and other alcoholic beverages flowing |
| power, that may not be where you will find the girl | | | | freely, women are less inhibited and more likely to let |
| of your dreams. | | | | their guard down. |
| It's time for a more refined locale as befits your | | | | It's easy to sidle up to a woman for a chat in a |
| acquired tastes and substance. The following are a | | | | setting like this. Later, you can invite her to get some |
| few suggestions about where you can begin your | | | | fresh air outside and ask for her number. |
| search. | | | | (6) Weddings |
| (1) The Gym or Fitness Class | | | | There is something about weddings that makes single |
| Whether you are lifting weights or taking classes in | | | | women think about romance and meeting the man |
| Tae-Bo or yoga, gyms and fitness classes are an | | | | of their dreams ... or any man for that matter. |
| excellent place to meet attractive, well-toned | | | | Meeting women at weddings is easy. Just walk up to |
| women. | | | | her and start a conversation. You will be surprised at |
| Nothing wrong with checking out your fellow gym | | | | how receptive they are to that under these |
| rats (but do it discretely) or letting them check you | | | | circumstances. A great ice breaker in this situation is |
| out. And once you spot someone you like, try to find | | | | to discuss how each of you know the bride and/or |
| out her workout schedule or position yourself next | | | | groom. |
| to her in fitness class. There's nothing like a women | | | | Of course, don't try that with someone who came |
| who enjoys some strenuous physical activity. | | | | with a date. |
| (2) The Museum | | | | (7) Online Dating services |
| Australia is home to some great museums and they | | | | Of course, no such article would be complete without |
| attract countless women of good taste. And these | | | | mentioning the hugely popular Online/Internet Dating |
| women really know how to appreciate a man with a | | | | services now available. |
| cultured mind. So brush up on your old art lessons so | | | | There are heaps to choose from, and it's almost like |
| you can chat her up on the uses of color and shape. | | | | going to a restaurant - you can browse the "menu", |
| With any luck, you will be sharing more than just | | | | and pick anyone you like, then say hi (via an email or |
| your opinions on art in no time. | | | | instant message type alert). Once contact has been |
| (3) The Coffee Shop | | | | made, its over to you 2 lovebirds to see if you hit it |
| If there's someone in your neighborhood you've | | | | off. |
| taken a fancy to, then probably the best place to | | | | This approach has lots of advantages over the |
| get to know her is your local coffee shop. Make it a | | | | alternatives, if only because there's a large market of |
| point to bump into her while she's having coffee and | | | | AVAILABLE ladies wanting to meet a nice guy. |
| ask her if you could sit with her. Women find this | | | | In the words of Maverick (Top Gun), it's a "Target |
| charming, especially if you have the conversational | | | | Rich Environment", so go for it Big Guy. |
| skills to capture her interest. Besides, she's probably | | | | |