Dating For Dummies

Trusted tips and guidance on meeting Mr. or Ms. Right

Are you looking for a fun Saturday night date or a happily–ever–after mate? Dating For Dummies demystifies the whole dating process, from getting a date, plotting the place, and having a great time (or dealing with duds) to moving beyond a first date toward a budding relationship. Plus, you′ll find all you need to navigate social media sites to socialize, flirt, and date in the 21st century.

Look in the mirror understand the importance of getting to know (and love) yourself in order to become a better partner, and find out if you′re ready to date

Search for Mr. or Ms. Right figure out what you want in a partner and discover the many places you can find him/her

Get in the game get the confidence to ask for a date, deal with the potentially sticky situation of exchanging phone numbers, and gracefully bow out of a date if you′re not feeling the love

It′s date day get pointers on everything from what to wear to the topics you should (and shouldn′t) talk about on a first date

On the rebound! understand the importance of healing before jumping back into the dating scene, whether you′re divorced, widowed, or just getting out of a relationship

Open the book and find:

Realistic dating advice for people in all types of situations and life–stages

Great date ideas (and activities to avoid)

What works (and what doesn′t) when asking for a date

How to flirt, how to listen, and how to gauge how things are going

What to look for in the place you pick for a date

How to navigate through potentially awkward moments

Learn to:

Safely navigate social networking and online dating sites

Avoid common dating missteps

Get back into the dating scene after divorce

Deal with differences in age

Introduction.

Part I: The Starring Roles: Who Am I and Whom Do I Want?

Chapter 1: Thoroughly Modern Dating.

Chapter 2: Being Confident.

Chapter 3: Polishing Your Social Self.

Chapter 4: Finding Out What Makes You Tick.

Chapter 5: The Perfect Date: Person and Place.

Part II: Setting Up the Date.

Chapter 6: Asking for a Date.

Chapter 7: Plotting the Perfect (Sorta) First Date.

Part III: The Big Day: Preparation and Action.

Chapter 8: Getting Your Outside Ready.

Chapter 9: Getting Your Inside Ready.

Chapter 10: Impressions: First and Lasting.

Chapter 11: Having a Way Cool Time.

Chapter 12: Not Having a Way Cool Time.

Part IV: The Day After and Beyond.

Chapter 13: The Next Day.

Chapter 14: The Second Date.

Chapter 15: To Blab or Not to Blab: Sharing Personal Info.

Chapter 16: Speed Bumps on Life′s Highway.

Chapter 17: Getting to Serious.

Chapter 18: Breaking Up.

Chapter 19: Rebound.

Part V: Playing It Safe and Keeping It Fresh.

Chapter 20: Safety First.

Chapter 21: Dating Sight Unseen.

Chapter 22: Keeping It Fresh, Alive, and Healthy.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 23: Ten+ Do′s and Don′ts of Internet Dating.

Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Know You′re in Love.

Chapter 25: Ten Sexual Commandments of Dating.

Chapter 26: Ten Ways to Make You and Your Date Miserable.

Appendix: Catch Phrases.

Index.

Dr. Joy Browne, PhD, is not only a dating guru, but also a licensed clinical psychologist who is the award–winning host of her own nationally and internationally syndicated radio talk show.