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Dating Article Archives
10 ways to
attract a man
Elsa Weidman,
Match.com
Once your loser
boyfriend left your life, you figured it was time to
celebrate. Go out with the girls, live it up, have some “me”
time.
Well, it’s been
about six months, and if you have to read one more article
called “I Will Survive,” you’re going to scream. If you’re
ready to get out there again, you’re gonna need some ammo.
Here are 10 tips to get you going:
1. Work
it
You know what I mean: I’m talking about you and your fear of
skin. Show a little. I don’t mean Julia Roberts in
Erin Brockovich,
but maybe something from her
Mystic Pizza days.
2. Work
out
Did I mention that Tip #1 is contingent upon the success of
Tip #2? If you don’t work out, you can’t work it. Get yourself
on the elliptical a few times a week, and not only will you
look better in your new, revealing wardrobe, but you’ll feel
better and exude confidence.
3. Shut
up
Enough with the long stories already. First meetings call for
shallow conversation, not your memoirs.
4. Be
mysterious
This is the 21st century version of playing hard to get. Girls
in the 20th century took this too far — never acting
interested, never calling back ... You know who you are. These
days, hold back some information. Don’t divulge the details of
your brief stint as Tori Spelling’s personal assistant; just
allude to it. He’ll be begging for more.
5. No
scowling
My gorgeous friend Miranda is a scowler. Scowls at everyone in
the place. When she asks, “Why can’t I get a guy?” our friends
tell her she intimidates men. She looks like a bitch. No one
will tell her, so I’m telling you.
6. Show
your smarts
Acting ditzy is like so 1996. You watch CNN. Dazzle him with
your knowledge of the Nasdaq, not Nickelodeon.
7. Be
seen
You’ve got a VCR, so you can tape "Buffy." Just get out there
and let the world know you’re available ... without looking
available. Make him say, “Who’s that girl I keep seeing
around? She certainly looks mysterious and smart.”
8. Network
You may think your best friend’s boyfriend is a waste of time,
but don’t count him out. No, I don’t mean steal him — talk to
him. Talk to all guys even if they’re taken. They have
friends, co-workers and second cousins.
9. Graduate
from seventh grade
Hey, you’re an adult. Don’t giggle with your friends and send
one of them over to tell the guy you think he’s fine. I don’t
care how many tequila shots you’ve had. You wouldn’t write his
name on your book covers, would you?
10. If
all else fails, girl ... make the move
Why should we always leave it up to them? If you’ve followed
the first nine tips, then you just may have the confidence to
approach the guy yourself. What’s the worst that could happen?
Wait, don’t answer that.
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