I suggest getting a dog and taking frequent walks in neighborhood parks. I know when I was single I was a sucker for a guy walking a dog.
Dogs are really great ice breakers. You become instantly approachable because the dog acts as a buffer. Your first topic of conversation is already taken care of. Plus it reveals you to be a caring and responsible person. Chicks dig that
Of course only take this advice if you are prepared for the responsibility of owning a dog.
P.S. Elmwood, your post was so evocative and well written that it makes me want to date you. My husband, however, may have a thing or two to say about that.
Unfortunately, the standard rules of dating don’t seem to apply to me. Not only do I have a dog, but she’s extremely approachable – a friendly rare breed pooch with coloring that’s considered unusual even for her breed. Conversation maker? You bet! (Whenever I hear a woman say “Cute!” when I’m walking Bailey, I want to respond with “… and what do you think of the dog?”)
Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to turn dog-fueled conversation into a date – I can’t get past that fear of “She must get hit on all the time. If I make a move, I’ll appear to be a pest.” That combination of being a “recovering nice guy” along with the lessons I’ve learned from living in the big city get in the way.
