7. “There are plenty more fish in the sea and, if all else fails, there’s always me!” Nominate yourself.
“Even if I’m not ready to look for a new relationship, I feel reassured,” sighs one Japanese woman in her 20s. Even a classic phrase like this will help her lift her chin up if you deliver it with a little creativity. By nominating yourself as her next boyfriend, it’ll sound closer to your heart and more believable.