How to Meet Single Women

Do you find yourself thinking there are no good single women to date? That perhaps the city you live in is the problem, or maybe the general attitude or expectations of single women?

According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau reports, about half of the adult population is single. That doesn't seem limited or restrictive in any way---that's a lot of choice. I doubt that half the female population is not adequate to date, or that none of them live in your city. So what's really going on?

While it's easy to make excuses for why we aren't meeting anyone special, we often put those roadblocks up ourselves. We say: "everyone around me is married," or "the women I meet are too high maintenance." While this might seem true, it's hardly the case. Often it's because you're not looking hard enough, or you've already drawn conclusions based on past experience so anyone you meet will get judged accordingly.

Following are a few tips to help you keep perspective and meet some great single women:

Maximize your online dating potential. Whether you have a fear of online dating, or believe it just doesn't work for you, give it a real chance. Put some effort into your profile, get your friend to read and edit for you, post clear and flattering pictures. Also, be proactive in communicating to women. Don't just settle for messaging ten favorites. Because there are so many people online, try messaging several dozen. Reach out and see what happens.

Go to brunch places, coffeeshops, and bookstores. These are places women go alone or with their girlfriends...so instead of going to play pool or hang at the local sports bar with your friends, consider frequenting places where single women might be.

Approach with confidence. There's nothing more attractive to single women than a man with confidence. Don't wait for her to make eye contact or flirt with you, be brave and approach her. Start a conversation. Being afraid of rejection is not a good excuse...it just prevents you from taking risks. Your ego will be more emboldened the more you put yourself out there, which in turn makes you more attractive to women. Try it out.

Stop asking your male friends for their input. If you find a woman attractive, don't ask your friends if they think she's hot to get approval. This is your decision, so be brave and start a conversation with her. After all, this is your social life, so don't let other people direct it.

Most importantly, your mindset needs to be positive. In order to meet great single women, you have to believe they are out there. Otherwise, you won't see them. So, have fun and start making things happen for yourself!