Oh crap, here comes another one.

[raidingparty]

Looking for a new cohabitor, available from the middle of May. $500 per month plus half of utilities, East Decatur, separate bathroom, bedroom, and walk-in closet. Let me know if you have friends looking.As a touch of the unexpected, I’m not actually going to be here when my roommates leave, or for vetting of new roomies. If I don’t get anyone in

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[horrormoviegeek]

I find it's highly helpful to create a complete list of the things you're looking for in a partner. Separate them into the "Must haves, would very much prefer they had, and the nice to have" categories for the various things you would seek in a partner. Then review the list with 1 or several trusted friends to see if any items need to be revised/adjusted or are unreasonable expectations. That's helpful in identifying potential partners. In addition, you can also create a list of your own various qualities/offerings/price-of-admissions you would bring to any relationship. That way if your potential-partner is looking for X (on their must have list) and you don't have it, you can consider moving on and looking for a more-suitable match (and vice versa). It also allows you the option/ability to see what things on your own list you could potentially change/add to make yourself more desireable to the type of women you're looking for.

If a person wants someone who is really health concious, athletic, fit, it generally helps if they are those things are well. For me, the more geeky interests I engaged in on a regular basis, their seemed to be an increase in geeky potential suitors I met (who were attracted to me partially because of my geeky interests). Of course no partner is going to be an exact perfect match, but there's nothing wrong with improving the odds.

P.S. I could talk about this stuff forever. If you wanted my specific help perhaps in thinking things through, coming up with criteria, or thinking of ways to increase your desirablity to potential partners, I'd be happy to assist.

[chris_warrior]

this. IMHO, essentially "be yourself, then find someone who wants that person." and be open to compromise. and be open to the fact that it may not happen in some predestined timeframe; though you can increase your chances of meeting better-suited people by doing many of the things people suggested, you can't hurry love.

no, you just have to wait.

[raidingparty]

She said, "Love don't come easy"?