Are You Fit and Ready to Start Dating Again? 

Many of us who have been in relationships for a long time and are newly single again find we're a bit rusty when it comes to those first few dates.  It's not difficult to get back in shape but it does take a bit of work.  Check these areas out if your last date was to a drive-in movie.

Are you up to date?

Can you comment on world events?  Do you have an opinion on current issues where you live? If you look down and shuffle your feet when those around you are talking, get yourself to CNN or www.cnn.com  and find out what's going on in your world. You don't have to be Dan Rather, but a general idea of things will enable you to come across as intelligent, curious and informed.

Are you physically fit?

No, you don't have to have a sixpack, but if your only exercise is getting up to go pee, it's time to take care of yourself.  Too many of us are out of shape and out of the loop friend-wise.  Now's the time to start walking, playing golf or tennis or a local team sport for folks your age. Think about joining a dance class!  Not only will you feel better, you'll look better and you'll start attracting new friends of all sorts.

Know what you want

This isn't as simple as it appears.  The old saying, "Be careful what you wish for..", is never more true than when you start dating.  If you think all you want a gorgeous man or woman on your arm and and in your bed and that will be enough for you, go for it.  You probably need to feel that you've still got it, even if we're not sure what "it" is. After this, you'll probably find that what you really want is someone who can make you feel special whenever he or she walks into the room.

Courtesy and respect 

If you've been farting, burping and swearing like a sailor wherever you go, (ewww) it's time to stop.  It costs nothing and you'll find common courtesies go a long way toward earning respect. When the date is over, if you say, "I'll call you", then do it.  If the date hasn't been fun, just say thanks and good bye.  It's much kinder.  

Don't hesitate

If you see someone you'd like to get to know better, there will never be a better time than now to ask.  It's not just men who get to ask these days, so ladies, go right ahead and invite that man for a drink.  In personal ads, the more you reply to, the more chances you'll have of finding the dates you'll enjoy.   

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