A Guide to Dating After College

Your days of flip cup and beer pong are over, and consequently, you have to turn in your all-access pass to tons of gorgeous, intelligent and extremely available men your age. Once you've left campus behind, the dating scene becomes a lot less like Girls Gone Wild and a lot more like Sex and the City. Guys are no longer inviting you back to their dorms for cuddle sessions on a nightly basis. But, alas, this doesn't mean that you have to live a life devoid of dating. There are tons of places, and ways, to meet your Prince Charming (without a red cup in his hand!).

1. Work. Okay, it's probably not the best idea to date a co-worker. However, co-workers open up tons of new doors and create lots of potential for new friendships and relationships. That new girl in the office might know a sexy, single guy about your age. The woman in the cubicle next to you could have a hot single son. Or maybe a friendly guy in another department lives with an eligible bachelor. You'll never know unless you ask! Be open to new people and new experiences - you never know where they might lead you (or who they might lead you to).

2. Bars. If college taught you one thing, it's that alcohol is a catalyst for making (and sometimes breaking) relationships. After a martini or two, your self-confidence skyrockets and you have no problem talking to a potential boyfriend (or anyone, for that matter). Just be careful when talking to a new guy for the first time. Bring along a trustworthy girlfriend who will make sure the guy you decide to chat up isn't a total sleazeball (and she can also serve as your designated driver). If sparks fly between you and the bar-guy, get his number and arrange for a more formal first date.