If you came barreling across the drive-thru like a mad man in attempt to introduce yourself with ... Shy guy can't pick up

If you came barreling across the drive-thru like a mad man in attempt to introduce yourself with a doughnut, I'd be a little freaked out. It's all about the right time and place. If you're in a bar and a woman makes eye contact and smiles, yes, perhaps she is interested. Send over a drink and see what happens. Don't forget women also like a challenge. You need to be charming, witty, creative and a bit subtle in your approach.

You had your opening right there in that darn, dang Tim Hortons parking lot. Of course you're supposed to go for it. She did everything right on her part. She flashed you a smile and made eye contact. You should've casually approached her and introduced yourself. Women love a direct approach, especially when they are flirting with you!

No way, Rana! My advice is to not be too aggressive. It's offensive and a definite turn-off. Women want a gentleman, not a drooling desperado. You need to just let things happen naturally. When the situation is right, it will happen. You can't force it.

Like many people, you may need some practice in how to approach someone. Try honing your dating skills by enrolling in a dating organization such as Table for Eight. Check around your area for various groups or research online for some conversation starters, or simply be yourself.

went out with this guy a few times but broke it off pretty rudely because I was having issues breaking up with my ex at the same time this was going on. I'm completely broken up with him now and would really like to start seeing this other guy. Do you think I can still have a chance with him and what should I do?

I say e-mail him with an inquisitive "What's up?" See if and how he responds to help determine your next plan of action. This way, you're not totally putting yourself out on a limb as with the potential disastrous and awkward silence after announcing yourself on the phone. It's much safer.

Look here, ticky tacky, it is not a big deal to call him up and offer up an explanation. Most relationships start off in such a questionable manner. Mine did, and now a year-and-a-half later, we're engaged. If he's worth going out with, he should understand.

No way, Rana. She dumped him once before. What would make him want her back? She left a bad impression. Besides, what she did was wrong -- she doesn't deserve a second chance.

The first question I must ask is why were you in a relationship with two men at the same time? You can never give everything to a relationship if you still dealing with another. So before jumping into any relationship, take some time out for yourself.

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