Dating during a recession?............all the more reason to get cracking!! Now we need love more than ever. Love isn't like money, love isn't like oil. Love does grow on trees!! Love is an abundant, renewable resource, that we can create from thin air wherever we go. How exciting!!!

So why Sportzdating? Why online dating? Does it work?

Oh yes indeedy, I can absolutely vouch for it. I remember a while back when I was single, my work colleagues were badgering me to try online dating, and I wouldn't have a bar of it. Funny thing is, I did end up giving it a go, and on my very very first date ever with Sportzdating, I met the man of my dreams. It all started when I saw his photo after reading through his profile - made me do a double take, and a few revisits for just 1 more re-read of his profile and another look at his photo. 2 years down the track, we are living together, and we have our 11 month old baby sitting with us in the office as we work away together. I could never have imagined this happy ending for me in a million years. As soon as I registered with Sportzdating, and started emailing around and checking out the profiles, KABOOM!!!! along came Neal :-)))) So so so easy peasy.

I've come up with a few reasons I hope will inspire you to get out there and find your lover, someone very special to share the load with during high stress times, and the fun and laughter with during your many happy times together.

1. Love, support and genuine friendship with your partner, can help a couple weather any storm. We've had a few stresses thrown our way with sick family, and keeping our heads above water through this recession, and it can be as simple as a great big hug and being together in whatever we are doing, to stay strong and happy.

2. And not forgetting its the middle of winter, and freezing cold. Mr man lights the fire and snuggles up with me to keep me warm. yummmmmm!!!

3. 2 heads are better than 1 in coming up with all sorts of innovative business ideas, and ways to have fun.

4. You're that much closer to shared expenses. 2 people sharing the bills is always more cost effective than 1 person being singularly responsible for a household. Also sharing the stress and responsibility halves the work and the pressure.

So why Sportzdating, rather than just going out and maybe meeting Mr Right?......or hooking up with someone on a blind date?.....or a match up at a friend's dinner party?

1. Firstly, you can pretty much 100% guarantee that the profiles you are checking out are of people who are available.

2. Secondly, you get to look at their photos, so know if you are attracted to them, before you have to commit to a drink or dinner date. This can save a lot of time and money, and help you fine tune your search for the person of your dreams.

3. You get the answers to all your questions just by reading through their profile ..........its all laid out there for you to scrutinise. And you can decide whether or not you want to go any further, without offending the person you're checking out.

4. With Sportzdating people, they're a pretty high calibre bunch. usually quite successful business people, pursuing sport and adventure in their leisure times, and wanting to share the fun and passion with a special person. Fit, healthy, high energy, passionate, excited, outdoorsy, love adventures, focussed, driven, alert, responsive, forward moving............I could go on, but you get the idea. Not a bad looking lot, all in all.

So how can we make this happen?

We can apply the same business principles to finding love as we do to creating and growing business opportunities. Here's a few to get you innovating:

1. Be bolder, get moving. When you take some risks, you will make some gains.

2. Set a goal. How many bold moves will you make each week? One? Three? Ten? Decide on a concrete number, keep track and hold yourself accountable. Successful businesspeople create plans and work diligently to reach their goals, and the same rules apply to successful daters. Action brings results. And its really really fun too. :-))))))

3. Show your value. Believe in your yourself, embrace your beauty and show your worth with every step. Let yourself shine.

4. What improvements can we be making right now? Ask yourself, “Am I offering what the market wants?” "Are there things I could do to improve my appearance?" Maybe I could take better care of my body with a healthier diet and regular exercise. Or do I have any personality traits that could be blocking me from getting dates? Do I talk over others? Am I endlessly sarcastic or overly sensitive? While we must not be shy about showing our strengths, we must also look at ourselves with an objective eye and be willing to improve our weaknesses. We are dynamic beings, who can continue to grow and love until our last breath. Yahoooo

5. Mimic successful daters.

6. Be innovative. You can go on some fantastic dates that cost little or no money. NZ is a beautiful place and there is more to see and do than we can fit in to this life.

All the very best of luck. I was lucky - and so will you be too. I wish you well. He or She is just waiting for you to come along. So go for it!!!!!!!!!