Are you sick of dating apps, chatting endlessly but never meeting? Maybe you are sick of dates that go nowhere, even when friends who have the best intentions set them up. So what is a single guy or gal to do when they can’t seem to find that special someone to spend their life with? Don’t worry, we are here to help. Let’s take a closer look at some tips that will help you find the person for you!

Tip #1: Have Goals For Your Relationship

Many times people know they are looking for someone, but not what they want after that. Take a good look at yourself, your life, and where you want your life to head over the next 5/10/20 years. What are your goals for yourself personally? What are your relationship goals? Do you want to get married eventually? Maybe you want marriage sooner than later? Do you picture yourself having children? It is easier to have your goals in place before you start your search for someone, so you know what you are looking for. You should note what you set on and what you could be flexible for the right person.

Tip #2: Work on You

Feeling your best, helps you to be your best and when it comes to relationships, you want to put your best foot forward. Working on you is always a good idea. Maybe you feel that you could lose a little weight or you could broaden your horizons with more education. You may consider looking at your receding hairline stages. Whatever you feel needs improvement, work on it. Not only will you feel better about yourself, but also you may just meet that special someone at the gym or in class.

Tip #3: Dress To Impress

You know that old phrase “ Dress for the job you want?” Well, the same holds true for a relationship. Anywhere you go, you could cross paths with that special someone and not even know it. Dress to impress all the time so you always look your best. Not only will you look great, but when you dress well, you also feel great which will make that first encounter that much better.

Tip #4: Socialize In Different Circles

It’s great to have that group of friends you always hang out with, the buddies you can grab a beer with any day of the week or girlfriends who are always up for a little shopping. The negative aspect of this is that you never meet new people so your dating pool is limited. If you want to meet someone special, you need to broaden your friendship circle. Get out there and meet new people. Join a baseball team, take a cooking class, volunteer at an animal rescue and go to the events you are invited to, even if you would rather veg-out at home.

Tip #5: Never Give Up Hope

It can be hard to be single, living day to day without a significant other. No matter what, you can’t give up hope. There is someone out there for everyone, you just haven’t crossed paths yet, or just haven’t looked at each other in that way. Keep looking, keep dating, and keep being hopeful. That special person will eventually find you.

Tip #6: Don’t Obsess Over It

Don’t let finding someone become the main focus in your life. You need to make sure that you are living a happy, healthy life, with or without a partner. Be sure to continue to do so, while you are searching for someone to spend your life with going forward. After all, you have to have a life to share and obsessing over them won’t be enough to maintain a relationship.