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Love
Could Be An Errand Away
by
Toni Coleman, LCSW
You have signed up on several large dating sites and posted
a great profile. So far, you've had some nice responses,
but these haven't led to a meeting yet. Someone told you
about a singles group at your church and there is an organization
in your city
for singles who want to volunteer, and hopefully meet other
like-minded people. You've lost count of all the parties,
happy hours and clubs you've been to, hoping to meet compatible
singles. Whew! It's a lot of effort just to be in the right
place at the right time with the right people.
Or is it?
In towns and cities everywhere there are single people (like
yourself) going about their daily lives. Schedules consist
of long hours at work and/ or school, commuting, appointments,
errands, leisure time pursuits/activities and everything
else that is part of the fabric of one's existence. In the
course of
a day, the average person encounters many strangers on the
street, elevator, store, metro, etc. Have you ever really
thought about the possibility that Mr/Ms Right could be
the person behind you in line or across the aisle on the
metro? If not, now is a good time to raise your awareness
and broaden your
thinking on the subject of how and where you can meet compatible
singles. Armed with some newly acquired skills, your next
chance encounter could lead to a first date and more. The
following are areas to start building the expertise that
will help you to
stand out and get the right kind of attention when an attractive
stranger comes into your sights.
* Always be prepared. You just never know, so you need to
make that extra effort before you rush out of the house.
Take a quick look in the mirror, comb your hair and change
those (horrid) old sweats into a nice pair of jeans. How
you feel about yourself
will be projected onto those around you, and really - you
do look like your mother in THOSE pants.
* Raise your general awareness of what and who is around
you. Don't walk with you head down, avoiding any eye contact.
Try smiling at people you pass on the street and offer a
nice greeting or remark to the folks who wait on you when
you shop,
do your banking, pick up your clothes at the cleaners, etc.
Take special note of strangers who appear to be single and
to have characteristics you seek and surreptitiously check
to see if that cute guy/girl is looking your way. If so,
smile and say hello if it feels appropriate to do so.
* Watch your body language. Along with holding your head
up, remember to keep those shoulders back and walk with
a comfortable erectness. Have an "open" posture. Don't wrap
your arms around yourself as you stand or huddle in a corner
when
waiting/standing in a line. The eyes say it all; so let
yours say "friendly." Communicate to others that you are
approachable and let them see that you are interested- if
you are. What you don't say speaks volumes.
* Learn to be a good flirt. Along with body language and
communicating interest with your eyes, you will probably
need to smile and have a few good lines available. Rule
of thumb- only approach someone who is reciprocating your
interest through his
or her non-verbal language. Starting with a question is
always a good move. Make it real, non-threatening and impersonal.
For instance, you are in a sandwich shop grabbing lunch
and you are standing in back of a very cute guy. "Excuse
me, have you ever
tried the Italian sub here?" "It looks really good, but
I hate it when they add too much oil." Safe, easy to answer
and very open-ended. This allows the other person to share
their experience with the shop (or lack of) and to add any
comments or ask a question of their own. If they do, respond
back with something that offers them the chance to keep
talking.
* Become a great conversationalist. Yes, anyone can master
this. It's about focusing on the other person, deeply listening
and offering interesting, upbeat thoughts and topics. With
a stranger, keep it simple. After the first exchange, ask
them easy questions about themselves. Not too personal or
probing.
"So, if you come here a lot to eat, you must live/work nearby."
"I've been here a few times, but don't think I've seen you
before." Or offer something about yourself. "I'm a vegetarian
and this is the best shop for meatless sandwiches that I
have found." You get it - safe, pleasant ways to ask about
them,
share about you and keep the conversation going. "On nice
days like this I often eat in the park down the street-
want to join me?"
* Use common sense and take precautions with any strangers.
He's very cute, but so was Ted Bundy. Never give out your
home number, address or any personal information to someone
you have
just met "on the street." Most people completely understand
and agree with this kind of caution and would not be offended
if you explained your need to only give a first name, work
phone number
or an email address. If this first meeting leads to an offer
to get together again, accept by all means if it feels right.
But plan to meet in a public place until you have more information
about them. Once you have had a few meetings/dates, you
can exchange home phone numbers and more personal information.
* Close the deal. So, you two have been standing in line
and talking while your sandwiches were being made. You are
very interested and don't want to just say good-bye. What
can you do? You can reiterate that you eat here a few times
a week and tell
them that you hope to see them on Wednesday at around noon.
You can pick up on something they might have shared such
as their participation on their workplace sponsored softball
team. " My
team will be playing on the mall on Sunday at 4, when do
you guys play?" Perhaps we will play opposite each other
and can talk after the game." Of course, there's always
the suggestion of eating your sandwiches together at that
park down the
street...
Joining singles clubs and groups, posting personal ads and/or
doing volunteer work are all great ways to try to connect
with compatible, available singles. However, they are not
the only way. Many great loves started from chance meetings
in the
couple's everyday world. So, get out there, really mingle
and open your mind to the possibility that when you go around
the next corner you will come fact to face with Mr/Ms Right.
About the author:
Toni Coleman, MSW is a licensed psychotherapist and relationship
coach who has been quoted in many publications including:
The Chicago Tribune and The Orlando Sentinel newspapers
and Family Circle, Woman's Day, and Star magazines. She
has been featured on ABC News; Discovery Health Channel
and AOL Online. She is a weekly contributing commentator
on the KTRS Radio Morning Show,
(St. Louis, MO). Toni founded Consum-mate.com
in 2002.
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