Good Morning XXXXXXX!
Without any more information than what you provided, I would have to say that the short answer is this:
You must be the kind of person you want to attract, and then exude a certain amount of self-confidence and respect in yourself. In other words, you get back what you give out! You don't state your age or any info about previous relationships. So, my suggestion is to set some goals for yourself professionally, personally, educationally. Write them all out, including how you plan to work toward accomplishing them. If you want to lose some weight, write out a plan of action, and find some pictures of what you'd like the end result to be. Then put this in a prominent place and visualize yourself attaining that goal. If you other goals in mind, do the same for those as well. It is amazing what we can accomplish when we visualize ourselves having already achieved it! Also, make a list of attributes you would like in a boyfriend/future husband. And then stick with them! Don't compromise on ones that are absolutely essential to your well-being and happiness. Once you start to compromise, you might end up with something that you can't see yourself sticking with for the long term. If this happens, then it was just a way of filling time, rather than making a long term investment. Most good things come to us when we least expect it, but that doesn't mean we were sitting around doing nothing to attract it. Work on yourself, and focus on putting out good vibes and someone who appreciates your character will take notice. By "good vibes" I'm not talking voodoo here! Have you noticed that moods are contagious? When you're around someone in a bad mood it brings you down. When you've had a not so good day, but encounter someone who is upbeat and positive, you can't help but smile. If you believe you are a person of worth, then someone worthy of you will be attracted to you. After you've made a list of the things you want in a partner, of your goals and what you need to do to attain them, show these to someone you trust and who knows you, who can give you some feedback as to the realistic nature of your needs and desires. If you're a reader, I can recommend some really good books in this area. Some are more "conservative" (for lack of a better word) than others. So, I'll give you a variety to peruse the next time you're in a bookstore or the library.
Love Smart: Find the One You Want--Fix the One You've Got By Dr. Phil McGraw
Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives by Dr. Laura Schlessinger
He's Just Not That Into You by Greg Behrendt
The Rules: Time Tested Secrets For Capturing The Heart of Mr. Right by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider (One of these women are divorced now, but don't let that scare you away from this book. The ideas are still on the money!)
Bottom line--be the person you want to be, and like yourself!
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