Dating For Dummies® - Softcover

Browne, Joy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471768707 ISBN 13: 9780471768708

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2006

Synopsis

If you’re looking for a fun Saturday night date or a happily–ever–after mate, this is the guide for you. Whether you’re young and haven’t dated much or older and have been out of circulation so long you’ve forgotten how to flirt, dating can be intimidating. Author Dr. Joy Browne, America’s favorite psychologist, demystifies the whole dating process, from getting a date, plotting the place, and having a great time (or dealing with dud dates) to moving beyond a first date, playing it safe, and how sex can impact a budding relationship. In this new edition, Dr. Joy offers updated guidance on how to find a date, covering "speed dating," Internet dating services, and singles nights at grocery stores and other unexpected places. She delivers fresh pointers on a whole host of topics, including: Building your confidence and polishing your social self Determining if you’re really ready to date How to meet and approach Mr. or Ms. Intriguing Where to go, what to do, what to wear, and what to avoid on the first date Taboo subjects, such as your ex, sex, politics, and religion Cell phone and e–mail etiquette Moving from dating to a successful relationship and the four stages of attachment Breaking up (just in case Mr. or Ms. Right wasn’t) and avoiding pity parties and pitfalls The dos and don’ts of Internet dating Dr. Joy Browne’s nationally syndicated daily radio show is the longest running program of its kind. Dr. Joy has won numerous awards for her work including the American Psychological Associations President’s Award and the Talkers Magazine award for Best Female Talk Show Host (two years in a row). She was #10 on the list of the 25 Greatest Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time, and has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Talk Show Hosts nine times. Dr. Joy can frequently be seen on television as a guest on shows such as CBS’ The Early Show , Oprah Winfrey and Larry King Live . Dr. Joy has authored: It’s A Jungle Out There Jane , Dating for Dummies , The Nine Fantasies That Will Ruin Your Life , and Getting Unstuck. Dating For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes advice for special dating situations such as long–distance relationships, office romances, single parents, senior citizens, and more. It gives you worksheets to help you objectively analyze your date expectations and evaluate a relationship. Packed with real–world wisdom, confidence boosters, and a dash of humor, this is the guide to help you get out of exile, get into dating, and perhaps even get into a meaningful relationship.

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About the Author

Dr. Joy Browne has won numerous awards, including back–to–back female “Talk Show Host of the Year”; was nominated for the Marconi award for best talk show host; was named one of USA Today ’s 10 most influential broadcasters; and is a member of Vanity Fair ’s Radio Hall of Fame. She is currently the author of 13 books and counting including Getting Unstuck (Hay House) and Dating Disasters and How to Avoid Them (Hay House). In her spare time she has appeared on everyone’s television show, including her own on CBS and Discovery Health. Dr. Joy enjoys hot air ballooning, yoga, and helping people to improve their lives. She’s gotten her dating experience on the front lines, by watching, listening, and doing, and she’s always working on a book about relationships.

From the Back Cover

The fun and easy way® to turn date nights into great nights Does dating give you butterflies in your stomach? Relax! With Dr. Joy Browne as your guide, you′ll find out how to meet potential romantic partners, plan the perfect outing, avoid common missteps, overcome disappointments, date safely, and have the time of your life, whether you′re looking for a fun Saturday night date or a happily–ever–after mate. Praise for Dr. Joy Browne and Dating For Dummies "Can we talk about Dating For Dummies? It is a must read!" —Joan Rivers "Her instincts are good enough to have made her one of radio′s best–known psychologists." —New York Daily News "Dating For Dummies takes one of the most complicated, anxiety–filled social rituals we have and provides the reader with a handbook for success." —Jim McCann, President, 1–800–Flowers Discover how to Build your dating confidence Deal with dating difficulties Get serious — or keep it casual Plug into the online dating scene Date successfully if you′re divorced, widowed, or a senior

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0471768707
• ISBN 13: 9780471768708
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 432