‘Try new things’ like online dating

Hot soldiers who feel they have been single too long may need to step out of their comfort zone.

This is according to Catherine Birndorf, a psychiatrist and director of the Payne Whitney Women's Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, who gave the McClatchy-Tribune News Service some dating advice.

She explained that it is all too easy to fall into a rut, especially for those who enjoy being alone in some ways and begin to grow comfortable in their solitude.

While this may be no bad thing, it is important to keep an open mind and to try different things, such as online dating, she continued.

In addition, be "honest with new dating partners you really like so they can help you get through your bad habit".

Elsewhere, NewsMax.com advised those building up their personal ads to consider carefully what it is they want in a partner.