You used to go to a bar, try a chat-up line and if you were very lucky, find the love of your life.
But now there are so many other ways. There's table for six, internet dating, speed dating and now Skye Candy.
Skye Candy is cheap, fast and you can do it from the comfort of your home.
Ashley Thomas has been single for six months. He's tried internet dating without luck, now he's trying Skye Candy.
Skye Candy is the internet version of speed dating, you log in, get comfortable and away you go, with five minutes to make your mark.
After the date Ashley has a minute to rate his dates in the notes to self.
With no need to buy drinks or hold open doors, those behind it say it's the ultimate 21st century dating device.