
Most of you have
been in at least one relationship before, which means you have a story that explains how you met! I always enjoy hearing how it all began — not only does it give me faith that it can happen to me too, but it gives a lot of insight into the couple and the individuals. Whether it was
love at first sight or just a total fluke, do tell, how did you meet your significant other?

Meeting new guys is not all that hard — just head out to your local pub for a drink and smile a lot! But meeting quality people who you’d actually want to interact with sober and introduce to your friends is another matter entirely. And while throwing out suggestions like going to a bar or starting up conversations at your gym can be helpful for some, most of us have been there and done that.

Back when I was in high school, I took a leadership class, and though the subject matter was somewhat indefinable, it may have been one of the more valuable classes I had because it taught me life skills like communication and working with other people. In fact, one assignment still lingers with me today. We were asked to share with our classmates what our first impression of them had been and then fill in the following statement:
People usually assume that I ______ but what they'd be surprised to know about me is ______.

Some of us are natural born flirts, but the rest of us have to work at this particular skill set. Luckily, when it comes to flirting, a little can go a long way. If you're one of those girls still searching for your mojo, check out my rules of thumb and .

Dear Sugar,
I'm a very shy girl who can't seem to strike up a conversation with anyone I don't already feel comfortable with. All of my friends are outgoing and carefree, and I cant even get a date to save my life! I've convinced myself that there is no one of the opposite sex that would possibly be interested in me, which in turn fuels my feelings of loneliness.

The sun is setting on summertime, which means it's your last chance to meet some eligible bachelors before they go into hibernation come Winter. I've already given you some advice as to how you can
jump start your Summer fun, but I'm back to give you my top five places to meet guys in the summertime. Enjoy!

After a very troubling and difficult
breakup with your
long-term boyfriend, you’ve had a few weeks to process things when out of nowhere, you meet a great guy you’re totally attracted to.
You have an amazing time with him and he’s let you know that he really likes you. But it’s only been three weeks since your brutal breakup, and you’re not 100 percent sure you’re not just looking for comfort.

In the unending quest to
meet new people, making a new friend seems the most elusive, especially when you've hit the point where quality is always more important than quantity. If you're in need, see my ideas for making new friends when you .
- Take every opportunity to get out there and socialize, but keep in mind that you're more likely to meet new friends in situations that involve actual woman-to-woman interaction, like a BBQ, birthday party, or a recreational sports league.

Leaving a lasting impression will not only help your name come to mind in the work place, it'll also up the odds that the cute gent you met will search everywhere for your number the next morning. Since I know there are a few of you out there who'd rather fade into the background than stand out in the crowd, I have a few ideas for how to leave an impression without making a fuss. To see my ideas just .

Being able to make a good
first impression is a gift in all aspects of life, from career to romance. Some people are just born with the ability; their personality oozes good vibes and it takes them no time to make a friend, get hired, or join a new social activity. The rest of us have to make it up — this is where
faking confidence comes in handy — or succumb to a mediocre (or bad) impression.