1. FIND A MARRIAGE-MINDED MAN--Most men will want to marry at one time in their lives or another. If you're seeking marriage, we believe it important to consider a man who is already at that point in his life. You'll know if this is the case by simply asking him during your first date. "What do you think of marriage?" The Marriage-Minded Man will tell you without hesitation, he's looking for it, he just hasn't found the right person. The benefit to you--one less hurdle to jump. Other men have to decide first if they even want marriage, then they have to decide if they want it with you. Finding a man who is looking for marriage, the only thing that has to be decided is if the two of you are a match.

2. INFORM HIM OF YOUR PLANS TO MARRY (POSSIBLY EVEN THE DATE)--If you know you want marriage in a year or two, or five, why be tight lipped about it? Let him know, even if it is on the first or second date. Believe it or not, most men will appreciate this gesture, letting him know where you stand, and giving him an out if he doesn't want marriage himself. If you tell him you're looking to be married in two years during dinner, some men may drop their knife and fork and run for the nearest exit, others may say, they want the same. Either way, it's already out in the open, so in two years, if the two of you are still together, you can either reevaluate and set a later date, or marry as you had previously planned.

3. MAKE REGULAR DATES WITH HIM, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE HOUSE--This is pretty self explanatory. Consistency is important when starting a new relationship, or maintaining a long-term. The more you see of each other, the closer you'll get, and the fast you'll get there. For the new relationship, it's important to get out the house as well. Although you'll want those intimate evenings inside, you don't want the relationship to be all about that. You don't want that new man to think your only worth is in the bedroom. So get out and enjoy each other as often and in as many settings as possible. This will lay a firm foundation for the rest of your relationship.

4. COMMUNICATE FREQUENTLY, VIA PHONE, TEXT OR EMAIL--CREATE A PATTERN--Again, consistency is so very important in relationships, as is communication. People are busy today, so we can't lay up on the phone for three hours like we did in high school, can we? But that doesn't mean you shouldn't talk to the new guy you're dating. That's the beauty of text messaging and emails. You don't have to spend twenty minutes on the phone while you're at work, but you can definitely shoot him a text, letting  him know you're thinking about him, or that you're hoping he's having a great day, or even send a naughty joke about the time you two shared last night. If you ring him at work at 10am for two or three days in a row, eventually, he'll look forward to that 10am call. And if you happen not to call one day at 10, expect a call from him, because now you've created a pattern. You are becoming part of a daily routine for him, which is exactly what you and he both want.

5. CHOOSE TWO NIGHTS A WEEK TO HAVE DINNER TOGETHER--more to come.

6. ENJOY WHAT HE ENJOYS AND INTRODUCE HIM TO WHAT YOU LOVE--more to come.

7. MEET HIS FRIENDS AND HIS MOTHER--LET YOUR GUY KNOW HOW OTHERS SEE YOU--more to come.

8. ACQUIRE SPACE IN HIS PLACE, THEN STAY OVER WEEKENDS--more to come.

9. SPEND WEEKNIGHTS OVER, THEN GO STRAIGHT TO WORK--more to come.

10. INTEGRATE YOURSELF IN HIS DAY-TO-DAY--BECOME IRREPLACEABLE--more to come.