How Do You Do It in '09?

[PickUrStyle]

Hello,

ESSENCE.com is collecting commentary on the dating scene from Black women of all ages. We are looking for a 100 word recap on how you are going about meeting guys in 2009, your secrets to success (first date ritual?), any pet peeves with going out and you overall views on dating today. Feel free to include any specific great experiences, or definite no-no’s you have encountered.

Please pass along to any ladies you know who are dating and are willing to share. Submissions can be sent to [e-mail] and may be edited for clarity and length.

Women, please include:
- Name
- Occupation
- Age
- Hometown
- Where you’ve had the most luck meeting men
- What you are looking for in dating
- What dating is like for your age bracket (20s, 30s, 40s, 50s +)

And be sure to confirm inside the email that you have all rights necessary to grant ESSENCE.com permission to post on our site the submitted story and image.

Thanks!