Snag A Man Plan #9 - The Married Man

Before you get up in arms about the title of this plan, please note, that we're in no way encouraging anyone to try to snag a married man. Instead I encourage you single gals to befriend married couples, specifically couples with single friends. Or if you have a single guy in mind, introduce him to your married friends.

Married men can share something with their single friends that a woman never could--all the wonderful reasons for a man to get married. I won't go into detail here, but I do believe that men would share among themselves many of the perks of married life.

So find a single man, introduce him to married men, and then be present when realizes that he too wants the joys of married life. Man snagged!

L

Snag A Man Plan #8 - Strong arms required

This post has come about entirely because of my roommate, who has decided that she'll mow the lawn this weekend. I've been happily mowing the lawn since we moved into our house, but the lawn needs it, and I will be out of town Friday-Sunday. So I gave my roommate a lesson today on the mechanics of the mower.

I decided that we ought to make sure that she could start the mower on her own. But after several hard cranks resulted in sputtering only, I thought for sure, we might need a man to get the mower going. And while our mower was actually just out of gas, I realized that not being able to start your mower would be the perfect way to snag a man.

Process is easy: don't mow your yard until it must be done. Then find a neighbor/male friend to give you a hand starting the mower. He gets to rescue you. You get to offer dinner/brownies in gratitude.

Ta da! Man snagged! So get to mowing!

L

Snag A Man Plan #7 - Single Cops

I owe the idea for this plan to my sister-in-law, who recently used it to get out of a ticket. (By the way, I'm so not proposing that you use this idea to get out of tickets. Just to meet a man.)

If by some chance of terrible luck, you get pulled over for speeding, failing to stop at a red light, or some other minor traffic infraction, you can turn it around with a couple bats of your long lashes and a brilliant smile.

To be successful, first, make sure that your officer is of the opposite sex. Then confirm that they're unmarried. Then start flirting.

Rachel on Friends made the move famous with her "Officer Handsome" episode. But she didn't follow through. Her sights were too low--getting out of a ticket. Set your sights high. Give him your card if he has any questions. Wink, wink. Shoot him a smile and a sweet "thank you." Nudge, nudge.

Your next traffic stop could mean a big fine. Or everlasting love!

-L

Snag A Man Plan #6

I once read a dating book with a chapter called "Go Where the Men Are." I think this advice can be applicable to snagging a man, too. My take on this is do things that the men do! And MOST guys enjoy video games. Now, a few years ago, this would have been more problematic for us ladies. But with the invention of the Wii, the girl-friendly video game that has something for everyone, it's easier than ever to play video games with the man you are trying to snag. So get yourself a gaming console (obvio I recommend the Wii-you can lose weight in the process!) and invite some guys over to play. Prepare some delicious snacks and have fun trying different types of games. You'll have fun while doing something that men enjoy. They won't even know they're falling in love with you until after they've been snagged, and then it's just years of video-gaming bliss. And that, ladies, is one way to snag a man.

--A

Snag A Man Plan #5 - Sandwich Board Lovin'

It's a proven fact (I'm sure someone, somewhere has proven this through extensive scienctific research) that it's important for women to display their best attributes in order to attract men of the highest caliber. But in this day and age, what exactly is a woman's best feature? Her hair? Eyes? Smile?

I contend that today, our best features may very well be hidden talents and accomplishments that the right guy can't know in one glance. Therefore, A and I have concocted the perfect plan for displaying these features: The Sandwich Board. Long forgotten, this method of announcing the news is about to make a significant comeback.

What you'll need for this plan:

1. A list of your unique qualities. Some suggestions:

Published author

Wants her man to have guy-time

Enjoys watching sports

Debt free

Owns a Wii, plasma tv, home theater, etc.

Great cook

Has a fully stocked kitchen, so wedding registry can consist of games for said Wii

2. A sandwich board on which said qualities can be prominently displayed.

3. A friend to wear said sandwich board on your behalf. The buddy system is crucial here. If you wear it on your own, well, you might look foolish. Instead, let your friend deal with the strange looks around your dream guy. But be prepared. Turn-around is only fair.

So start brainstorming your best qualities now. When you have the top 5, find your board and your buddy and you're set to go.

L

Snag A Man Plan #4

I have found that another way to snag a man is through dog walking. Let me explain. Have you ever noticed how many guys walk their dogs or take them to an empty field to catch a frisbee or tennis ball? No? Well, I have, and let me tell you, it's a lot. So ladies, here's the plan: Buy or "borrow" a puppy. But not a sissy dog that fits in a purse and goes everywhere with you. A manly dog, like a retriever or a lab or a beagle. Now that you have this adorable-yet-manly puppy, take it for a walk! A hiking trail, a practice field on a college campus, a dog park . . . these are all great places where the men go with their dogs. If you need help making initial contact, let your puppy get tangled up with the leash of the man's dog, and there you go. You have quite literally snagged a man. You can arrange puppy play dates or exchange numbers so that you can dog-sit. As a bonus, you now have an adorable puppy who will keep you company at night until you've snagged a man who can do that. The way I look at it, it's a win-win!

-A

Snag A Man Plan #3 - Cross-cultural Stalking

Cross-cultural stalking requires a certain commitment, but is completely worth it, if you're prepared for the time required to make it success.

The idea behind this plan came from foreign accents. See, some of us (who shall remain nameless ... or not--it's totally me!) happen to have crushes on certain accents. Scottish accents absolutely make my knees melt. Oh, and don't get me started on Irish accents. So then ... well ... the guys that go along with those accents are absolutely amazing, too.

So what's an American girl to do?

Enter the idea of cross-cultural stalking. So let's say you just generally want a guy with a great accent. Pick your destination. Plan your trip. And get ready to potentially meet the man of your dreams.

Now this can be a little hit or miss. So I recommend selecting the ideal guy. Say you have a little crush on Gerard Butler from Scotland. Hypothetically speaking, of course. No one here actually is head over heels for him, right? That's what I thought.

So you plan your little trip to Glasgow ... but wait, he spends a lot of time in New York and Hollywood, so you've got to make sure that he's actually going to be in Scotland when you're there. It's all about the leg-work. Find out what pubs and hangouts he frequents. What are his favorite parts of the city? What does he like to do in his spare time?

Any good fan site can give you the details on your guy. So do a little planning, and you might just bump into, start a conversation with, and get a proposal from the man with the accent.

L

Disclaimer: Stalking is probably illegal in most countries. We recommend a non-illegal stalking schedule.