Think back to yourself at age 18. I know I was mighty different than the Patti I am today. As we grow up, we grow out of our haircuts, our apartments and - often times - our romantic decisions.

Women are smart in business and dumb in love. They won't date outside their zip code, let alone outside the city. They are city snobs.

I'm very quiet and shy in my personal life, as hard as that is to believe.

Coffee is cheap, drinks are an audition, lunch is an interview, but dinner means business; the business of romance.

I was a D student in high school and on the dean's list in college.

In the end, it's all about taking your time and enjoying the journey without worrying too much about the destination.

Successful men don't date up. They are intimidated by wealthy women unless they are blue bloods. Successful men want to always take care of their women, and that means financially.