Over the years, when I was looking for answers, I read books and magazine columns on dating. With the advent of the web, it's easier to find tips, tips, and more tips. The thing that has troubled me through the years is that all the tips seem to be aimed at guys who are smooth at approaching women and getting a date. The tips seem to be about polishing their already substantial skills at attracting women and getting them in the sack.

Nowhere could I find answers to questions like: "what can I do when I approach an attractive woman and I can't think of a single thing to say?" Or "what can I do if I am on a date and it's awkward?" Or "when I look at a woman and she smiles at me, does that mean she's interested and what should I do then?"

Finally, there is a place for you to ask the questions that have been bothering you. And to give you insight into what the dating experience is like for women, I asked my wife, Nancy, to give you her unique perspective as well.