Dear Karinna,

I have been out of a long term relationship for a little over two years now. The relationship was intense and provided a lot of opportunities to look at many things within myself. I would now like to be in a committed partnership again and am currently trying one of those on-line dating sites– but notice the “creepy” way it feels at times. Do you have any other suggestions to start anew and meet someone?

– K.

Dear K.,

As for on-line dating, I have to say it works!!! I am meeting people almost weekly in all age categories who have met on-line and now are in long-term relationships or got married and are really happy together. If the on-line dating service you are with seems “creepy,” try one like e-Harmony or Perfect Match. They have a great reputation for quality matches. Also utilize Sacred Love’s essential matching points to determine if someone might be a qualified match for you: find out if you are compatible emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually with the people you are meeting on-line before you even meet in person. Ask questions in all of these areas to discover what your compatibility levels are. Then you will be able to get a good initial “read,” which will help you determine if they are worthy of a date.

For other easy ways to start anew and meet interesting people, ask your friends (especially those in successful relationships) if they know of anyone you should meet. Then have them invite you over for dinner (and maybe a few others too) or just have them set you up on a blind date.

You can also create a “singles night” at your house. Every Thursday ask all your single friends to come over and to invite two of their single friends of the opposite sex (who you don’t know) for drinks and appetizers. This is sure to bring lots of new people into your life and into all your single friend’s lives as well. I believe in friends connecting friends– because if you are with the right group of friends they are people who share your same value system and will attract like-minded people. If your friends don’t share your value system I would look for a new group.

Also engaging in a favorite activity, such as ballroom dancing, yoga, hiking with a club, joining a business club, doing charity events, etc., is a great way to meet new singles.

And lastly, try the timeless art of a local matchmaker who gives you an extra set of discerning eyes to match you up with someone compatible. Look one up in your area and set up an interview to get started.