Singles, open your eyes. "In this day and age," say authors Elina and Leah Furman, "the only places barren of romantic possibility are the gynecologist's office and the sperm bank."
Here are some creative ideas for making a love connection:
Activity Attraction. Go on an action-filled group excursion. You'll be surprised at how many 40+ eligible singles are discovering that adventure can stimulate a new love. Find a weekend getaway in your city at GORPTravel.com.
Fine Partying. Schedule a semi-intimate dinner party of your peers and their eligible bachelor friends. On your invitations make it clear that all guests must bring one or two single friends. Then Set Your Table for a Tryst.
Online Rendezvous. More and more singles are finding true love online these days safely and easily. Place ads in an as many online personals as possible. Start by checking out ThirdAge's Personals. Your e-mail box should get flooded with notes from potential companions in a matter of hours.
Bold Moves. Be proactive. The rules have changed, and women especially need to take the initiative to approach singles they find attractive. Here's one woman's story, as told to the Furmans, authors of "The Everything Dating Book" (Adams Media Corp., $12.95):
"My girlfriend dragged me to a boring, stuffy wine tasting. I did see one cute guy in the crowd and walked over to listen to him and his friends making polite conversation. I then told the most outrageously risquŽ joke that left them speechless. Suddenly, I heard this loud, enthusiastic, reverberating laughter! It was my cute guy. After 10 years of marriage, he still claims I won his heart with the nerve I displayed when telling that joke!"
