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5. Network Just as you network with your friends, colleagues and family for work, you can call on them to network for you on your dating quest.
6. Be Honest Be yourself from
start. People can always sense when you are not being 100% honest and it is a turn off and leaves people feeling weary of you.
7. Be Proactive Go after what you want. You have nothing to lose by trying, so get out there.
8. Stay Positive and Have Fun Be playful, light-hearted and spontaneous. Show your vulnerability.
9. Start a Conversation The best opening line is saying hello. Talk about
surroundings, ask a question, ask for help, or state an opinion.
10. Be Patient The first person (or second or third) you connect with may not be
right one for you. Have patience and realize that you may need to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince (or princess)!

Stephanie is the Match Maven for iMatchup.com, a popular online dating service with over 2.7 million members in the U.S. and Canada. She is a relationship expert who fields questions from users on everything from online profiles to how to propose marriage. Visit www.iMatchup.com for more information.