Dating for Dummies Paperback - 2011 - 3rd Edition

From the rear cover

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

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