There are 10 reliable tricks to getting a boyfriend that your girlfriends probably do not know about. When you are on the prowl for a boyfriend, you may want to use these 10 tips to help you out. You’ll be surprised by how well they actually work.

1 - Don't Pretend – Many women seem to believe that they have to pretend to be something they are not in order to attract a boyfriend. Not only does this not work but any relationship you start by pretending to be someone you are not is going to be short lived.

2 - If You Can't Say Anything Nice, Don't Say Anything At All - Everyone has heard this old adage, but few really take it to heart. Do not try to make yourself look or feel better by bad mouthing others. Most men find backstabbing to be a complete turn off.

3 - Be Confident – Confidence is a very sexy attribute. The way to exude confidence is to really like who you are. If you are completely comfortable and happy being yourself, men will seek you out.

4 - Believe in Your Own Worth – You are not likely to find a man to treat you well if you do not believe that you should be treated well. Respect yourself and men will do the same.

5 - Be Fun – Most guys just want to have fun. Spend your time doing things that you truly enjoy and you will be more likely to find a guy that enjoys spending time with you.

6 - Dress the Part – Although physical appearance is certainly not the only thing you have going for you, spending a little extra time to make sure that you look your best will show your potential boyfriends that you know you have a lot to offer.

7 - Be His Friend First – Guys often put friends into a different category than those they are interested in dating. Give them some time and they will realize that the friend that they can really talk to is the one the want to be dating. If you want to be a friend that’s worth dating, make sure you’re his friend first.

8 - Get Out There – You are not going to meet someone new while you sit at home. If you want to meet people, you need to be where the people are.

9 - Know What You want – There are many potential dates out there. Before you start your search, you need to know what you are looking for. This will save you a lot of time and energy and probably a good bit of heartache as well.

10 - Be Open to Others – Often people send out signals that they are not aware of. How many times have you seen a guy and just known that he was off limits? You may be sending the same vibe and chasing the guys away. Don't be afraid to look a man in the eye if you find him interesting. If you look away, he may get the impression that you are unavailable.