The government has a lot going on right now, but that doesn't mean it's too busy for matters of the heart. That's why one of its virtual offspring set up a scheme to get you a ring, or die trying.

The National Healthy Marriage Resource Center, a "clearinghouse" spawn of the Department of Health and Human Services, earlier this year launched the Twoofus.org, a multimedia campaign it hopes will spark "a national conversation about marriage among 18-30 year-olds" and "increase confidence that marriage is a viable option." Sounds sexy.

So, how can you survive the "daunting" dating game and tie yourself down? Here are some things to remember...