Apparently, some scientists have claimed that love is biologically the same as eating large quantities of chocolate. If that’s true, then why bother? Wouldn’t it save us all an awful lot of time, energy, and aggravation if we simply invested in chocolate and forgot about whoever has kept us up all night crying? Maybe, but in your case, especially now, it wouldn’t be nearly as much fun. Forget the chocolate. Call them.

Get creative with your dating search. Sign up for a few online matchmaking services and make your profile sizzle. Show yourself in the best light, but be sure to be honest. Nothing takes the romance out of a possible connection faster than lying about your looks, job or hobbies.

An unexpected obstacle can feel like a slap in the face even though it’s more like stubbing your toe. Someone needs to put this in perspective. It doesn’t matter which person does it as long as someone does.

No one can help you today but you. Don’t even bother trying to find someone to pull strings for you. Don’t despair, though, because you have what it takes to dig yourself out of the mess you’re in, all by yourself.