2 surprising ways to meet singles

A couple of male relationship experts spilled their guts to CBS news about meeting people, dating, and starting a relationship.

Relationship coach Dennie Hughes and matchmaker Matt Titus revealed their expertise about meeting and dating other singles.

Meeting singles:

• more than 50% of all couples meet each other when running errands -- not in bars, lounges, singles parties or speed dating events
• volunteering is one of the best ways to meet people (many cities have a "Volunteer Vancouver" or "Volunteer Calgary" website that offers short and long term volunteer opportunities)
• dance, cooking, and language classes are good places to meet other singles

If you think you have things to deal with, like fear of intimacy, uncontrollable anger problems, or depression -- take care of yourself first. Don't bring others into your problems.

On your date:

• Don't discuss your ex or past relationships.
• Be complimentary, and accept compliments.
• Share the positive aspects of your life.

If you're in a new (or established) relationship, keep your financial, emotional and social independence. Don't make your life about your partner; to love smart you need to keep in touch with your true self.

Know how to say I love you when the time is right -- and keep saying it in little, meaningful ways throughout your relationship.