By Connie Leonard

(LOUISVILLE) -- We've all heard stories about dream dates that turn into nightmares. And single women in Kentuckiana have long been complaining about the lack of quality men to take them to the altar. But as WAVE 3 Investigator Connie Leonard reports, a nationally known author says she has a foolproof plan to helplocal women find "Mr. Right."

Many single women in Louisville seem to be singing the same tune. "I'm trying to find someone that's worth spending my time with," one woman told us.

But more often than not, their dates turn out to be duds. "One of my dates did stop the car," Margaret Zurkuhlen, told us. "He said, 'see ya later,' and never called." 

Another woman remembers watching the clock during her dating nightmare. "I was looking at my watch. He was looking at his watch. And it was ... over!"

Yes, attractive women all over the city are having the same problem: finding men.

Women having drinks at a local nightclub complained they always seem to get stuck with "the guy that's always drunk, or a guy that's cheap!"

Others aren't even that picky. One woman told us she settles for "someone that's never been arrested before, that's what I look for."

If personal ads, dating shows, and internet hook-ups aren't your style, help is on the way on the way from self-described love guru Margaret Kent. She says meeting quality men is easy. "All you have to do is say, 'Hi, how are you?' Isn't it a nice day?' Just break the ice."

Who knew finding Mr. Right was so easy? 

Apparently Kent knew. She's a nationally recognized author, and is now back on the media circuit with a revised edition of her 20-year-old best seller, How to Marry the Man of your Choice.

According to Kent, "The woman that has the hard time is intelligent, she's beautiful, she's not needy, and she's probably kind and good-hearted."

Louisville dental tech Gina Williams says meeting men can sometimes be a challenge for her, and she's not likely to pick up many at work. "Imagine trying to talk to men when you're cleaning their teeth," she laughed.

Yet Williams knows that she's taking her chances when she hits the club scene. "There are a lot of strange birds out there and you have to be really careful." 

Williams says as women get older, they can no longer count on friends for introductions. "Once you get to a certain age, all your friends are married -- all their friends are married."

Kent says when men see confident women like Gina, they often think she should make the first move, often believing "if she wanted to meet me, she would say hello, she would come over."

Once they get the courage, Kent says women should stay away from bars -- where judgment is usually impared.

Kent says the hot spots for meeting your significant other range from coffee shops to parks -- and of course, your workplace. 

Ultimately, the author maintains it's not about the where you meet -- it's about your approach.

Kent advises shy women to act like a tourist. "As a tourist, you can talk to people about anything."

She says never hide your intelligence, it's the only thing that ages well.

And when it comes to dressing to meet men, Kent says just keep it simple: jeans and a T-shirt -- and no jewelry. Otherwise, Mr. Right may think you already have a man.

Kent says once you're past the intial stages, listening is key: let the man tell you what's important to him.

And in a few months you'll know whether he's a keeper.

Online Reporter: Connie Leonard

Online Producer: Michael Dever