5. It doesn't get any easier to take the initiative. It's up to you
, of course, but if I were you, I'd do it. Provided you're what he's looking for, he's going to respond. Read his profile, compare how you might stack up from the perspective of attractiveness as he is likely to define it and if you think you might click, email him. I can tell you from personal experience it works and you'll never have as much opportunity with less risk. Success in any form is usually preceded by preparation and some growing pains. So what else is new? It's rare when success comes easily or without challenge. Can you still pub crawl along with your online searching if you want? Sure. There's nothing like diversification to keep yourself fresh and upbeat. But in the end, you're much more likely to find what you want online; especially if you're over thirty, single or single again and busy. Don't trust me on this one. Try it and see!