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Dear Hairless and Crazy in Michigan,

Not to worry, Curtis, if you are attracting ladies, then you have won half the battle. Most men cannot attract any ladies at all so count your blessings. First come the crazies, then come the normal ladies, it's just a matter of time so hang in there. Lots of normal ladies find bald men very attractive, just ask Paula!  Jean Luke Picard or Telly Savalas never had any trouble getting the ladies and you can be sure that they have had their share of crazies! To find your special rose, you have to beware of all the thorns, patience, grasshopper.

Fearless in Fort Lauderdale,

MustangBarry

Tsk , you need to think creatively; budgets require it!  Outwit those 00's!  Staplers will never do - I'm sure there might be some kinky females out there that like sharp points but  something unique will be far more succesful.  But then Kinky can be interesting......Hmmmmm

 R, that's what I keep telling my female friends but they just say "For god's sake put on some clothes and put that stapler away before you hurt someone" ;)

Ah yes the Bristish staplers and hot rear action adds.  A funny conundrum that is an iside joke if you are British, or know those who are British, who know the meaning of HRA Nuclear. LOL.

A local comedy radio station show went over the viscisitudes of it in a call to English citizens in a skit about HRA adds some years back.

Cracking up on the floor. (CUOTF)

It wasn't me , so who was holding your stapler MB, it wasn't a bit of self abuse in the stationary cupboard was it?

MB just needs a new way of bringing two items together....

Try Velcro its less painful! 

!

Ok, back to the topic, anyone need advice for the lovelorn?

Dear Navigator Roni,

I, too, am alone, adrift, in a vast ocean of a playing field with no way to navigate towards a lifesaver. Friends have suggested bars but I don't drink anymore so that's not a good idea for me. I also wouldn't suggest it for anyone else because I've been there, done that and found that it is only good for one night stands. I'm not interested in that anymore. Today, I'm a friends first kind of guy. So, where to find an interesting new friend that a possible intimate relationship could develop? One way is to ask friends if they know of someone that might be interested in me. If friends know you are "looking", then they will be on the lookout for you even if they can't think of anyone off the top of their head. It's a good lead-in to a blind date to have the referral of a mutual friend. Another way is to join a group that you are interested in to meet people that share a similar interest as you do. I've mentioned this before but it is a good way to meet "prospects". The main idea is to reach out and make yourself available, take action to reach a goal. There is a direct correlation between the time spent reaching out and the probability that you find a special person. Sitting at home, waiting for the phone to ring just isn't going to cut it. Naturally, when you make yourself available, you will attract unwanted advances. We are both experienced enough to know how to deal with that but the important thing is to not let that dissuade you from your goal. Remember when I told Curtis that he has to go through a lot of thorns to find his rose? Finding that special someone is a numbers game like anything else. The only problem is that special someone's are rare and it takes time and effort to find one. I like to use the analogy of the oyster diver. The oyster diver has to search through a lot of oysters before he finds one with a pearl in it. But once found, all the other empty oysters are forgotten. The one with the pearl in it brings the kind of joy that makes all the hard work worth the effort. I've met some really good friends right here at Inside Tech, however, everyone is too far away. I've tried dating sites but that is a game of liars. I'm trying a new local site that uses referrals from people you date to make sure your profile is honest. Then you get dates with others after you have been "qualified". An interesting concept that the other dating sites do not address. I hope this has given you some ideas on what action might be right for you. The point is to take some kind of action. BTW, Fort Lauderdale is only a hour and a half away from Tampa ( hint, hint ) LOL.

Adrift in Fort Lauderdale,

MustangBarry

Bars and dance clubs are too much like meat markets and I'm not much of a drinker and though I like to dance I was afraid I'd be tempted to do some harm to some of the jerks I found there, (I did take one that was too persistent to the bouncer and asked him to remove the trash.)   After that I've avoided those spots.  I had a girl friend recommend a dating site that she uses but it seem to be crawling with much the same stuff.  Deep Sigh!  I guess I'll go fish.

Bald is effing hot, people.  Sorry that's so late in the game.

Barry, I got this one:

Dearest Bummed,

Being as you're cute as all get out, I am unsure as to why you would be single.  From a woman's perspective, maybe you're approaching this wrong.  First of all, there is nothing wrong with searching for love online.  Maybe you're not going to sites that filter out the crazies.  Try Plentyoffish.com.  It's free, and you can pick and choose the types of girls who you'll be matched up with.  Do not let a few psychos scare you away from true love.  Places NOT to find true love include but are not limited to: work, bars, brothels, health clinics (unless it's someone who works there), or family reunions (sorry, 'Bama boy, couldn't help myself!).  Your cynical approach could be running the ladies off, my friend.  Approach this in a positive manner.  GOOD places to meet a woman include but are certainly not limited to: church, grocery stores, ONLINE, animal shelters, parks, and school functions.  Honestly, it seems you find someone easier when you're not trying too hard to look.  Just keep an eye open for opportunities, and let the magic work itself out.  Just use that great charm you've got and be yourself, and approach women of interest with a big smile and a nice (not cheesy) compliment or amusing comment.  The rest will go with the flow.

Sincerely,

Paula :)