1. Listen to your imagination.

Do not limit yourself to love stereotypes. The sensual, mysterious, and penniless painter exists in movies. Real life men come in all different backgrounds and emotional capacities. Just as we don’t neatly fit into a SATC character, men are also equally complex and varied.

2. You can have it all.

You can be sensible and searching for a respectable young man. That doesn’t preclude you – a sensible gal – from partaking in an emotionally uninhibited and tantalising romance with that “respectable guy”.

3. Chemistry: You attract a mate who shares your level of happiness.

Connections are not formed on superficial levels – looks, hobbies, age – but are actually formed on level of happiness. Opposite attracts: although their interests and personalities are diametrically opposite, their level of happiness are similar.

Would you approach the grumpy-looking guy sitting in the corner? Unless you are equally distressed, I would think not.  Now, go on, and unleash your impulsive, spontaneous, and passionate, romantic self!

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