Get a Date by Valentine’s Day!

We’ve talked quite a bit about Valentine’s Day the last few weeks, but I realize there is some pressure to go out on February 14th. Besides that, some of you really, really enjoy the holiday (and there is nothing wrong with that.) So if you’d like to go out and don’t have a date yet, here are some ways to get one. These suggestions are for a date – not the love of your life! In other words, it may be someone that you just go out with once. That’s okay. Remember, dating is an adventure and it should be a fun one.

You’ve got about two weeks – plenty of time.

Set Ups
Chances are, your pals have plenty of guys or girls in mind for you to go out with. Again, it may not be someone you’ll see again and again, but for a casual night where you just go out and enjoy yourself? It will work. Be agreeable and appreciate your friend for offering.

Speed Dating
This is the time of year speed dating really kicks into gear. Many places hold speed dating events for the very purpose of meeting someone by Valentine’s Day. Take advantage of it.

Lunch Dating
Don’t like online dating? Try lunch dating. You meet for an hour over lunch or dinner. The dating service sets it up for you. What could be easier?

Online Dating
Listen, online dating will open up a whole new world of people for you. Think about getting a date, not a love match for life. There are a lot of great guys and gals just looking for someone to meet and go for a drink or coffee with. Open up your mind and dig through the profiles. Give people a break. Not everyone will have a fabulous profile, so give them the benefit of the doubt. Maybe they are cuter in person than it seems on their picture. Maybe their personality is so much better in person than it is online. Email a few folks today and you could easily have a date by Valentine’s Day.

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