Anuptaphobia, Part II

A short while ago, I posted an article on Anuptaphobia – the fear of remaining single (see article Anuptaphobia). Of course, my goal in drafting such an article was to encourage all my single readers to get out and meet that special someone before Valentine's Day – something that I thought was a good idea. Little did I know just how good an idea it was. Soon after posting that blog, I started getting emails from people who wanted some more tips for meeting that special someone. So here goes – my tips and techniques that any anuptaphobic can employ to find that special valentine, Part II.

• Wash off that fake tan. Aside from the fact that it makes you look like an Umpa Loompa (or at the very least a certain hyper-sensitive US House Speaker); it's the end of January here people, nobody should be tan! It just sends the message “I'm high maintenance” to any perspective partner. And nobody wants that.
  
  
• Get a hobby. Not only will it help you meet new and interesting people with common interests, but a hobby is a great topic of conversation on that first date. Just be sure that it is not a creepy hobby. Somehow I doubt many people are going to want to hear about your collection of antique codpieces...
  
  
• Learn to speak English again. LOL... BRB... OMG – WTH! Unless you intend to do all your dating via text message with a girl named Chastity19 (real name Earl, 58), drop all the Internet slang and speak like an intelligent adult. You'd be surprised how far you will get when you actually laugh at her/his jokes rather than state – LOL.
  
  
• Visit the dentist. A clean and healthy smile is a great start to any first meeting. So go to the dentist, let them scrape and scuff your teeth for a while, and then go out to show off those pearly whites. Plus, who knows – maybe your dental hygienist will be single...
  
  
• Always tell the truth. You might think that a story about how you climbed Mount Everest single handedly without a sherpa or oxygen would make you sound pretty impressive. But in the end, you're just going to end up on the side of a cliff, holding on for dear life and sobbing while frantically searching for your inhaler and attempting to explain to your special climbing partner why you have only made it 2 feet off the ground.

So there you have it – five more tips and techniques to hopefully get that special valentine. Good luck!