Monday Maverick: Go Somewhere Completely New

There's a lot to explore over there.

Every Monday I’ll be giving tips on different perspectives on dating that will “free Your mind.”Like a true Maverick, I’ll give an unorthodox approach to everyday scenarios that will help you in your dating life and potentially beyond.

Go somewhere you've never been.

I am going to keep this one short. Sometimes, we can fall into a "funk." We keep going to the same places, see the same people, and go through the same process.

If the process isn't working for you -- or hopefully, you're bored -- it's time to change things up.

Top 10 Thursday: Places to Meet Women

Find opportunities at places you go to everyday. Like this guy.

Every Thursday, I will put up a top ten list of awesomeness, with short descriptions and tips. Feel free to laugh, enjoy and pass them around.

Top 10 Places to Meet Women

Guys ask me all the time where they can go to meet women. It used to baffle me that guys couldn't figure it out -- but then it dawned on me. Some guys actually DO know where to go to meet women. However, they're afraid if they DO talk to women, women will out them for only going to those place to meet them.

Wednesday Wisdom: Facing Your Fears

Every Wednesday I will share a thought, message or quote that will be not only applicable in your dating life but also every other aspect of your life.

These are the last lines of the first Matrix movie. As you know, I'm obsessed with that movie. I used this monologue as a way to talk to my fear of approaching women. I'd suggest you find one for yourself as well. Weird or not, when you make your mental barriers physical and start addressing them using pronouns, it can help you discover ways to push through them.

"I know you're out there. I can feel you now. I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin. I'm going to hang up this phone, and then I'm going to show these people what you don't want them to see. I'm going to show them a world without you. A world without rules and controls, without borders or boundaries. A world where anything is possible. Where we go from there is a choice I leave to you."

Tip Tuesday: Knowing Flirting From Friendly

Believe it or not, this one is a piece of cake.

Every Tuesday, we ask people from Team Wingman & Twitter what they would like me to talk about. It could be a general topic or a direct question. I’ll choose the best one and later that day, I’ll write something and give tips addressing that topic or question.

This week’s question: How can you distinguish between a woman simply being polite, and actually wanting to talk to you?

Body language.

Monday Maverick: Go Out Alone

Kick it old school. Go out by yourself.

Every Monday I’ll be giving tips on different perspectives on dating that will “free Your mind.”Like a true Maverick, I’ll give an unorthodox approach to everyday scenarios that will help you in your dating life and potentially beyond.

Going out alone.

This past weekend, I had a chance to meet with a couple now-new clients and it was clear to me that their problem is a common issue among most people I know.

Top 10 Thursday: Surprises for Women

The easiest of gifts.Every Thursday, I will put up a top ten list of awesomeness, with short descriptions and tips. Feel free to laugh, enjoy and pass them around.

Top 10 Ways to Surprise Women

If you’re looking for a way to make your lady smile -- or to get her to forgive you -- these are the 10 best ways to do it. Bonus points to those who can combine 2 out of the 10 on the list. Buyer beware: do this sparingly, as it won’t have the same effect if you do it often.

10. Flowers: It’s seriously the easiest way to make someone smile. In fact, this has such a profound effect, you could give a complete stranger a flower and they will smile. This is a no-brainer and a welcome go-to.

TIP: Always vary the kinds of flowers you get so it can enhance her senses each time she gets them.

Monday Maverick: Guys Talking To Guys

There's no way this guy is cool enough to be with both. Remember that.Every Monday I’ll be giving tips on different perspectives on dating that will “free Your mind.” Like a true Maverick, I’ll give an unorthodox approach to everyday scenarios that will help you in your dating life and potentially beyond.

Talking to guys who are with women

This past weekend, I was out with female friends and one thing I’ve noticed was many guys would approach them and very few would succeed. The one commonality I saw between those who did and those who didn’t was simple.

The guys who succeeded approached me first.

Seems weird, right? Let’s think about it.

Top 10 Thursday: Romantic Comedies

I bet Ryan regretted this one.Every Thursday, I will put up a top ten list of awesomeness, with short descriptions and tips. Feel free to laugh, enjoy and pass them around.

Top Ten Romantic Comedies

2011 has been the "Year of the Romantic Comedy." Whether or not these movies are actually good, I'll leave that up to you. Having said that, I've decided that NO man should be without his guide for the best "Fella-friendly" Romantic Comedies. Guys, whenever you want to surprise your lady, tell her you want to watch one of these movies and prepare for an amazing night. Trust me.

Tip Tuesday: Being Friends With Your Ex

I didn't. Until now.

Every Tuesday, we ask people from Team Wingman & Twitter what they would like me to talk about. It could be a general topic or a direct question. I’ll choose the best one and later that day, I’ll write something and give tips addressing that topic or question.

This week's question: How can you be friends with your ex?

Here's the thing about breakups. They suck. But in some of them, you do split up somewhat amicably and  would like to retain the friendship to an extent. It's completely possible. In fact, one of my interns this summer went through the same thing. I gave her a few steps and now she's on her way to building a solid friendship with her ex.

Here are the steps you should take if you're looking to be friends with your ex: