In honor of  Unmarried and Single Americans Week, which started yesterday and goes until Saturday, BCU is going to update once a day with a hot idea for all of us smarter-than-the-average-bears out there who have made the socially, environmentally, and fiscally brilliant decision to stay single. From workout trends to vacation hotspots to entertainment ideas – this week is all about lovin’ the single life.

Today’s Tip:

Travel with arm candy!

According to researchers, going out with a member of the opposite sex who is attractive makes you seem more attractive by association. Called the “Hugh Hefner” syndrome, this interesting new insight explains why we tend to gravitate towards guys and girls who are with other attractive people. Based on the most biological of reasons (in the animal kingdom, males who are paired up seem genetically superior), Dr. Anthony Little of University of Stirling found that  in a study comparing men in pictures, “even just having a picture of a woman smiling at him in a picture was enough to boost his appeal” (uh oh, this sounds like profile picture advice, too!).

So what’s our tip for the day? Sign up a sexy single friend of the opposite sex to be your arm candy for the night and hit the town! Who says your wing-man has to be a man?!

We’re back tomorrow with more profile picture advice… a lesson in latitudes!