Looks like your aunt the matchmaker has taken a back seat to more organized ways of meeting people. Here are some fun new ways to make a romantic connection:
Missed your chance to chat up the handsome stranger on the train? Then head online, where many websites have a "missed connection" page — it's like a lost-and-found of second chances.
For those people just too tied-up to date, It's Just Lunch is an organization that encourages one-hour lunch dates between busy professionals. Call it chemistry on a schedule.
Here's one for people looking for a reason to start a conversation. A "Lock and Key" party gives guys a key and gals a padlock. While everyone tries to find the match for their lock or key, they're also making productive small talk.
In the "maybe just a little too weird" category, there's "Dating in the Dark." New couples meet and share a meal — in complete darkness. Organizers say it's a great way to take the emphasis off of looks. But on the downside, have you ever tried to write down a phone number in the pitch black?
