Dating Advice - Finding love an apple a day

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Who says the only way to meet someone in the digital world is on an online dating site?

While I am a fan of online dating, there are many singles who haven’t dipped their toe in yet to the world of cyberspace. Over 40 million singles have tried Internet dating. That's almost half of the U.S. single population. (source: US Census bureau)  

Where does the other half go if they are technically challenged or prefer to meet someone offline first?

There are the usual spots: coffee shops, cocktail bars, and singles dances. Still some singles don’t want to venture out alone.

Do you want my suggestion?

Here you go. If you are a mac user or have an iphone, sign up for their lessons at the Apple store. Their One To One program is available at the time you purchase your mac or iphone and only costs $99/year. They have both private lessons and small group lessons available and there’s a full schedule to select from. There's the Genius Bar for when you have technical problems with your devices. and terrific workshops, which are free of charge.

Why do I suggest going to the apple store to meet a potential date? It’s a low pressure way of easing into a conversation with someone who may be able to share their experiences with you. You may walk out of the store with a new friend, a date, or in Hollywood perhaps even an agent.  With their free wifi service, it’s easy to check your email while someone else may be checking you out.

Remember, men really do like smart-educated women. You never know, you may become the new apple of their eye. Better yet, you will be keeping your computer in tip-top-shape while you wait for your Inbox til fill up from interested parties on your favorite cyber-dating site.

Julie Spira is the author of The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online. Visit her at www.CyberDatingExpert.com