How true.  At the time though, it was a killer.  It was like being punched in the gut and having the wind knocked out of me.

Fast forward five years and I’m thoroughly enjoying my single status.  I didn’t think it was possible on that first dreary night while contemplating my estranged husband in a compromising position of sorts (see chopsticks).

Here’s what I know now about dating now:

Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Dating

Single Men DO exist.  Go find them.

Love takes time, certainly not decades.

Your standards have changed, but remain open to the possibilities.

Use a three prong approach to meeting someone:  friends/family, on-line, and involved in something you’re interested in (animal shelter, soup kitchen, etc)

Find a buddy or wingman.

Get a life, then get a love.

Organize and practice your priorities.

Look the part.

Get happy and have a good attitude, it’s the best aphrodisiac.

Buy Diana Kirschner’s book, How to Find Love in 90 Days and practice what she preaches!