According to love hunters at the Brooklyn Flea

“Say, ‘Let’s buy something together . . . for our future

apartment.’ ” — Darrell

“Pick out an old chair and ask her to sit in your lap to see if it feels right.” — Peter

“Say, ‘Dating me is like these antiques — a little rough around the edges, but better after time.’ ”— Travis

“Buy whatever they’ve been looking at, and say if they really want it, they can trade for a date with you.” — Alexa

“Hold up an old black-and-white photo of a couple and say,

‘This could be us.’” — Melanie