DEAR HARRIETTE: I am hoping to get back into dating, but I’m a bit of an introvert.

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Recently, I was out with some friends — most of whom are in relationships — and we spotted a few handsome men at the bar. My friends encouraged me to go over and introduce myself, but I hesitated.

I told my friends that the men had looked over to us a few times, so I didn’t see why I had to approach them. My friends told me that I keep missing opportunities because I am not willing to initiate or do something different for a change.

Is that true? Are my traditional hopes and standards for romance keeping me from my next relationship?

— Traditional Courting

DEAR TRADITIONAL COURTING: Your friends’ encouragement was great. Walking over to say hello is not a marriage proposal — but it is

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