1. Men are not into brand names and fashion trends as much as many women believe. This means that you should not go out and get into debt trying to look younger or richer than you really are. Men don't like to settle down with women that have excessive debt, so in doing this, you are actually shooting yourself in the foot.

2. Men are attracted to women who are comfortable with who they are. Insecurities are everyone's worst nightmare, but everyone has them. If you let yourself be insecure, you will be less likely to be attractive to the opposite sex. Accept yourself, who you are and who you want to be and you will meet someone who is perfect for you.

3. Don't be desperate. If you meet a guy somewhere and you get his number, DO NOT call immediately. We've all heard the 3 day rule; that is more truth than fiction. Wait awhile before you call a guy. This will help him anticipate your call more. When you do call, act casual. Don't start off by talking about marriage. This is something a guy does not want to hear.

4. Don't waste your time on relationships that go nowhere. There are some men who are self-professed bachelors. You should try as hard as possible not to end up with someone like this. They will break your heart and string you along as long as possible just to have some security. What's worse is that if they ever do tie the knot with you, they will not be as loyal as you think they will.

5. Try a dating site. There are plenty of them out there, many with free personality tests and introductory profiles. Many people are sick of trying to meet the right person at the bar or be set up with a friend of a friend. Nobody will judge you for setting up a profile, and it can't hurt, right? What's even greater is that you can decide whether to date a person you've met on the site. Gone are the days of embarrassing dates and broken hearts!