Too needy or not too needy?

I was working yesterday, and a client and I were talking about men and dating (big surprise) and stuff like that.  She’s been married 3 times and has never had a problem attracting the opposite sex.  My sister and I were talking about some of the people we know that are coupled and wonder how the heck that happened! 

Why are there so many attractive, smart, independent women out there searching for the “one”.  Well, my client told me I have to be more needy and dependent.  We were actually role playing what I should be saying.  Now, in between me laughing my ass off and not thinking I could do this, she does have a point.  She told me to go to a bar and stand next to a man and say, “I’m thirsty and I can’t get any attention from the bartender, could you help me?”  I’m asking everyone, does this really work??? 

OMG, seriously, has it come to the point where women have evolved into independent people, but still have to play the helpless card to get a guy?  My male friends have told me that I can be intimidating to men.  I don’t mean to be, but I can carry on an intelligent conversation, and I’m not afraid to express and share my opinions. Does that make me less desirable in the dating pool?  Do I have to regress to a needy girl so a man can come rescue me and make it all better?? 

I know there are games that men and women play while doing the whole mating dance, but aren’t there any confident guys who want a take charge kind of gal?  Let me know, I would looooove your opinions.  In the mean time, I think I’ll go out tonight and do a little research.  I first need to practice my helpless look.