Nicole and Amanda

SERIAL SINGLE Nicole Haddon, 26, fashion buyerSingle for: 18 months

"I've always envied how every time Amanda goes out she gets a date. She'll talk to anyone. I, on the other hand, will hide in the corner at a party, or I'll head out with the same group of friends.

"I've never asked a guy out, whereas Amanda isn't afraid to make the first move. I know I can be too fussy and should give different types of men a chance. For example, I've never been attracted to guys who are shorter than me. I admire that she doesn't over-dramatise or personalise a break-up; she just moves on to the next bloke."

SERIAL DATER Amanda Lee, 26, radio announcer/producerDating mantra: "Date like a man"

"I go speed dating and to singles events, and am always meeting new men. But my real secret is a book I read when I was 19, called 'Date Like A Man' by Myreah Moore and Jodie Gould (HarperCollins, $30.95). Following the book's advice, I date more than one guy at once. You're then less likely to take a break-up personally.

"Nicole is gorgeous, but goes out too much with her gay friends. I'd also like her to take more risks. While break-ups hurt, you get wiser with every experience."

Amanda and Naomi

SERIAL SINGLENaomi Davies, 34, advertising account directorSingle for: Four years

"Amanda has a spreadsheet of boyfriends. Me? I haven't had a proper date for 18 months. I lack the self-confidence needed in the current "man drought", but I'm also waiting for the right guy, not just any guy.

"I can guess why Amanda is so successful. She is intelligent, flirty and dismissive, and she backs herself 100 per cent. Before meeting her, I'd never realised that not answering calls, avoiding dates and ignoring a man's cry for attention can lead to him becoming more infatuated."

SERIAL DATER'Amanda Connor, 26, advertising executiveDating mantra: "Stay in control"

"I always tell Naomi to get out there more. Dating isn't the purpose of being social, but is a natural side effect.

"My dating tip for Naomi is to be more independent and that self-restraint is a girl's best friend. Be coy and don't gush about how wonderful the guy is too soon. Naomi also makes the mistake of falling for men on the rebound. Most importantly, I tell her not to be a snob - while you might not be attracted to a man who initially approaches you, he might have mates that are perfect."

Kylie and Melanie

SERIAL SINGLEMelanie Kershler, 31, production account managerSingle for: Seven years

"Whenever I'm out with Kylie, we always attract attention from guys, but I never do on my own. I haven't been on a date for two years. Kylie is always being asked out.

"I think her secret is that she's really outgoing and flirtatious. What I find most intriguing is how easily she attracts men using what I call her "pick-up face". It's a big grin from ear to ear, and she makes eye contact for a little longer than normal. I put up barriers and stay within my comfort zone, as it's easier than feeling vulnerable."

SERIAL DATERKylie Richards, 29, customer relationship managerDating mantra: "Make eye contact"

"When I'm out, I laugh a lot and I'll talk to anyone. My secret weapon is to make eye contact and hold it longer than necessary; everyone likes to be checked out. I once walked past a guy, told him he was cute and we dated for three years.

"Mel is oblivious to men. She always gets checked out, but never realises unless you point it out. By then, they think she isn't interested. If Mel made an effort to notice what was going on around her, she wouldn't have any problem meeting men."

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