7 Ways to get a Date

1. Bring in the new: 'Throw a 'new blood' party with friends. Everyone has to bring someone new, someone your friends don't already know.' --Robin Gorman Newman, author of How to Meet a Mensch in New York

2. Go dateless: 'Instead of whining about not having a date, go places by yourself. Be secure in yourself and all else will follow. Someone at one of these events is going to see you and think, 'Wow, I wish I had her courage and confidence.' And that will lead you to greater things. I went to the movies alone (it was relaxing), to my class reunion alone (made quite the impression), and to a New Year's Eve party alone, which is where I met Mr. Right -- the party was in his house!' --iVillager eire2728

3. Have fun: 'Have you ever heard the saying 'You'll meet someone when you least expect it?' It's true, it will happen when it happens. In the meantime, have fun doing things for you. Go out with friends. Have one too many and laugh a little too loud. Who knows, maybe the laughter will catch someone's eye.' --iVillager babysoqt24

4. Get comfortable: 'Remember, you have to be at peace with yourself before someone is going to be comfortable with you. When you like yourself, people will clamor to date you. You'll have so many men you won't know what to do.' --iVillager eire2728

5. Ban the bar scene: 'You don't have to deal with the bar and club scene if you don't want to. Buy a magazine and visit a local coffee shop or restaurant. Browse bookstores. Sit back, relax, read and look around. If you like art, visit an art gallery. Being single doesn't have to hold you back.' --iVillager taxigal

6. Have no regrets: 'Make plans well in advance this year. Don't regret not having anything to do.' --Sherry Amatenstein, iVillage's

7. Go online: 'I started using a couple of those Internet dating services, and it's actually working. After I rejected several interested men, I began emailing this guy that I have a lot in common with. We started talking on the phone and really liked each other, so now we are dating. It has been four dates so far and going good.' --iVillager rave007