You don’t have to force something that isn’t working. If you find online dating apps frustrating, quickly learn how to get dates during your day-to-day life instead.

We all have a cousin, friend, or sister who found their forever person online. It’s so popular and accessible that it seems like a no-brainer to give it a try. But here’s the thing: just because it worked for them, doesn’t mean it’s working for you.

You want a masculine gentleman who knows what he wants and is willing to go after it. You dream about him spotting you across the room and being drawn in. Drawn to your cuteness, coyness, or positive energy.

In real life, there’s the possibility of instant attraction. Or at least curiosity. It’s a whole different feel from scanning pictures online, judging people based on profiles, and messaging with strangers who seem more interested in frivolously chatting than actually meeting.

The good news is that meeting people the old-fashioned way is shockingly easy. With a few quick tips and a science-backed strategy, there is nothing stopping you from attracting men during your day-to-day real life (yes, I’m talking about grocery stores, coffee shops, or gas stations).

This is the very approach I used to attract my own husband! Give it a try (it also makes for a much sweeter story when people inevitably ask ‘how did you meet?’ 😉 ).