How to Start Dating Again

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By Sarah Wilson CCRP
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Are you guilty of letting your social life belly up? Are you ready to start dating again? Here are a few options to consider.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Self confidence

Step 1

Go on a blind date

Yes, ask a friend to set you up with one of their co-workers or a friend. Since your friend knows both of you, they might have a good idea if you are going to “click” and their choice might not be a bad one. At a minimum, it will get you out of the house and if you concentrate on enjoying yourself, it will have been worth it.
Step 2

Join an online dating community.

The internet have several online dating websites. The variety is enormous. You can check out millionairelove, dateamillionaire, wealthymen, singlesnet, eharmony, match.com, blacksingles and many more. The internet is flooded with them so do a careful review and choose one. Several people have met their significant other and gotten married through on line dating.
Step 3

Go on a speed date.

A speed date is where you are lucky enough to have as little as 8 dates and as many as 15 dates in one night. Depending on which company you choose to use for speed dating, you can have 5, 8, 10 or 15 minutes to get to know a person and then move on to the next person until you've had a “date” with each of the prospects the agency lined up for you. At the end of the evening, if you clicked with someone or met someone you want to get to know better; you give the person's info to the host and they will arrange a get-together if both parties are willing.
Step 4

Hire a dating service.

There are several dating agencies offering dating services to the busy executive or career oriented who do not have time to weed through the many prospects. The dating agency will make sure each person completes a detailed profile, complete with pictures and video. You will review the various profiles that match what you told the agency you want and the agency will make all necessary arrangements for a meeting.
Step 5

Ask someone out.

Maybe you already have your eyes on someone. If so, ask them out. Don't be afraid of them turning you down. Rejection happens to all of us at some point in our life. It's a character building experience that everyone should have! If they say no, thank them and at least know you tried. Just make sure the “No” was a real “No” and not a “Maybe”. You'll be able to tell from the way it is delivered. If the person is smiling when they say “no”, use diplomacy to find out if they're just playing hard to get. Some of us are old fashioned enough to know and appreciate the joy from being chased and romantically pursued.