Do you find yourself frequently asking yourself, “How can I get a boyfriend?” Are you tired of sitting home too many nights? What do you think it would take to really make a change in your dating life? If you’ve asked yourself questions like this, you’re not alone. The dating field is a very competitive place, where guys outnumber gals. Perhaps it’s time to take some advice from the experts before you spend any more time alone.

Look in the right places.

You’re not going to find Mr. Right by sitting on your couch watching old movies. Just because you don’t have a date, it doesn’t mean you can’t get out and have a good time. And the more you circulate, the more likely it is that you’ll meet your future boyfriend. Try going to places where you’re likely to meet the kind of guy you want to get to know, whether it’s a sports club, art class, or singles group at church. “How can I get a boyfriend?” — For starters, by getting out and looking for one!

Learn to flirt.

Half the task of getting a boyfriend is finding one. The other half is getting – and holding – his attention. To get his attention, you must be willing to flirt with a guy. Flirting involves the use of body language – eye contact, smiles, leaning in close. Even the most self-sufficient woman in the world knows the value of a little flirtation in getting a man’s attention. Try watching one of your girlfriends at work – one who always has a guy eating out of her hands. You might pick up additional pointers. “How can I get a boyfriend?” — Learn how to catch a guy’s attention through the gentle art of flirtation.

Avoid the wrong types of guys.

Every girl or woman should have a “Mr. Wrong” list of guys to mark off her list of eligible guys. If you want to find a real boyfriend, you don’t need to be wasting time on guys who are not boyfriend material: Guys who aren’t available or are married. Guys who won’t commit– who like to play the field constantly. Guys who are emotionally immature or have anger management issues. Guys who abuse alcohol or drugs. Guys who still live in their parents’ basement. The list is long! But the bottom line is that if a guy is either not available to commit or is not a stable bet in a relationship, you need to mark him off your list and move on. Too many women waste time on trying to change difficult men or get caught up in the challenge of catching the unattainable. “How can I get a boyfriend? – By focusing on guys who provide realistic opportunities for a relationship.

There is no 100% guarantee of success when you set your sights for a guy. But get out there and start trying. Put yourself in situations where you’re most likely to meet an eligible guy, and capture his interest and imagination with your flirtatious ways. And make sure you are not going after the type of guy who is not going to be a serious contender in the boyfriend department. “How can I get a boyfriend?”– By taking advice from the experts. Before you know it, you’ll be an expert yourself.

This article is contributed by Tina Jones from the Unforgettable Woman Publishing Team. She works together with founder Alexandra Fox and writes dating/relationship articles for women. You can find more about Unforgettable Woman Publishing by visiting their website.