It’s a known fact that not every man knows how to get a date. In fact, the self conscious types are probably those who never learned how to approach women. These are the men who may retreat back to their caves when presented with the opportunity to meet single women. Here are five great tips on how to get a date.

These aren’t fail proof, but some of these have worked for guys who don’t know the first thing about how to get a date, so maybe they can help you too.

1. Practice speaking comfortably with women. You may not really know the factors that prevent you from approaching available women unless you start practicing in a comfortable environment that puts no pressure on you to ask for the date. If you work in an office environment, you can start talking to your female co-workers until you’re more comfortable. Join a lunch table or go out to lunch with a group of co-workers and start mingling. This set up allows you to be under no obligation to flirt, you’re not even expected to show romantic interest at all; a great way for you to practice “being yourself”.

2. Seize opportunities to mingle – You may not feel like it, but attending every party, barbeque or picnic that you’re invited to will soon help you feel more comfortable around the opposite sex. Most dating tips say to get out of your comfort zone. I slightly disagree and recommend that the basic principle in learning how to get a date is to start where you feel comfortable. Try not to be too choosy about which party or gathering you attend, just go to practice being around women.

3. Create Opportunities – Said differently, advertise your single status! The best and easiest way to tell the world you’re single is by letting your guy friends know that you’re ready to date and let them help you introducing you to their female friends. You can also create an online dating profile and go on dates that way, or by joining a speed dating group. Another way to get the word out there is to create your own blog. Use your blog as your dating profile, it’s your message in a bottle. Your blog might just be read by your special someone. Putting yourself out there will create more opportunities for true love to find you.

4. Seize Opportunities – Some dating advice say “why wait?” Once you’re more courageous and more comfortable make sure you get out and find single gals who are waiting for someone just like you to come along. You will have to go places where single women advertise their single status. The pick up artists of the world might call this an aggressive dating strategy. Women in such places are there because they’re waiting for someone to talk to. Your only role is to be the prince she has been waiting for.

5. Look inside your own circle of Friends. Did you ever consider that your dream girl may be someone you already know? Ask yourself which woman among your friends would treasure you more as a boyfriend than a friend. There could be someone very close to you who may have been dreaming of having a romantic relationship with you. Simply open your eyes to true love and you will find it.