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If you think dating is a simple process--meet someone, ask him or her for a date or get asked out yourself, try not to come off as a drooling moron, then arrange to get together for a second date or cut your losses and work to meet someone else--well, lucky you. For many people, it's far more complicated than that and Dr. Joy Browne addresses those complexities in Dating for Dummies. Exactly how do you meet a potential date? How do you present yourself in the most favourable light? How do you negotiate that first date? (One interesting story Browne tells is of a couple who negotiated a weekend together, deciding whether or not they'd have sex, and under what conditions they'd consider marriage and children--all before their first date.) And how do you proceed from there? The process still comes down to chemistry, but Browne shows how many ways there are to make sure you get your best possible chance with Mr./Ms. Right.
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With new and updated content, Dating For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes all the information you′ll need for navigating the contemporary, social media driven dating scene where women and men Google potential dates beforehand, Tweet after, and even meet on Facebook. You′ll find all you need to use these social media sites and take advantage of the ever–expanding ways to socialize, flirt, and date in the 21st century. With dating advice for singletons in all stages of life (including baby boomers), you′ll get the confidence to date someone who is significantly older or younger, someone who has been previously married, or someone with children. 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 duds) to moving beyond a first date toward a budding relationship.
- Confidence boosters to help meet, date, and start a relationship with Mr. or Ms. Right
- Safe tips and advice on using social networks like Facebook and Twitter to meet new people
- The latest tips about dealing with money matters and dating diversity
If you′re looking for a fun Saturday night date or a happily–ever–after mate, Dating For Dummies is the guide for you!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Dating for old people and cornballs
28 Feb 2012
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First, I have to say I really didn't feel like the target audience for this book. Although the book tries to be for both men and women, as a man I really felt it was written for women. It takes a very old fashioned, romantic, and completely out of touch with reality approach to dating. Nothing wrong with romance, mind you, but this book seemed more like a guide to writing a chick flick version of dating than anything close to what dating is like now. For men I would recommend something much more practical, like The Zen of Meeting Women, 2nd Edition. Dating for Dummies lacks the practical step by step advice that most guys would be looking for.
In particular, I found the author's negative comments about bisexuals (make up your mind) and people who are divorced to be out of touch and a little offensive. Wait a year until after your divorce is final to start dating? What?
I would have given the book one star, but I feel like perhaps women will find more of value in the book than I did. Maybe not. The book is corny and at times repetitious. She mentions the old show M*A*S*H about five times as an example of wanting to have it all in one place. Huh?
My advice if you're a guy, either get the above mentioned book or any other book that teaches how to deal with approach anxiety, how to build comfort and attraction, and how to close. Good luck gents!
UPDATE: I've found a couple choice quotes from the book I'd like to share:
"Adding to the general confusion is the fact that so many television shows suggest that being gay is not only acceptable but hip and nearly ubiquitous, which has certainly increased the potential for at least considering yourself bisexual, or even more terrifying, having your partner consider him or herself bisexual."
"The only people who are eligible for sane dating situations are people whose divorce has been final for at least one year."
In particular, I found the author's negative comments about bisexuals (make up your mind) and people who are divorced to be out of touch and a little offensive. Wait a year until after your divorce is final to start dating? What?
I would have given the book one star, but I feel like perhaps women will find more of value in the book than I did. Maybe not. The book is corny and at times repetitious. She mentions the old show M*A*S*H about five times as an example of wanting to have it all in one place. Huh?
My advice if you're a guy, either get the above mentioned book or any other book that teaches how to deal with approach anxiety, how to build comfort and attraction, and how to close. Good luck gents!
UPDATE: I've found a couple choice quotes from the book I'd like to share:
"Adding to the general confusion is the fact that so many television shows suggest that being gay is not only acceptable but hip and nearly ubiquitous, which has certainly increased the potential for at least considering yourself bisexual, or even more terrifying, having your partner consider him or herself bisexual."
"The only people who are eligible for sane dating situations are people whose divorce has been final for at least one year."
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Standard Info, nothing Ground Breaking
13 Mar 2012
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This is a fairly comprehensive guide to the world of dating. I have issues with the author because she is an elderly clinical psychologist. I am really not convinced she knows the real scoop on "today's dating".
I don't like that she "assumes" that the reader is heterosexual. What difference is there in heterosexual and homosexual dating advice??? She makes good points about knowing yourself before putting yourself out there and being confident but then makes a big damn deal about how your parents damaged you and how that is going to affect the process. WTF?
I would recommend this book to someone who is newly back on to the dating scene after divorce, widowhood, etc (I was widowed 15 months ago) but I wouldn't recommend it to someone young 18-30 who is just looking to put themselves out there...give yourself a chance on your own and then if it isn't going so well then try some books like this one.
I don't like that she "assumes" that the reader is heterosexual. What difference is there in heterosexual and homosexual dating advice??? She makes good points about knowing yourself before putting yourself out there and being confident but then makes a big damn deal about how your parents damaged you and how that is going to affect the process. WTF?
I would recommend this book to someone who is newly back on to the dating scene after divorce, widowhood, etc (I was widowed 15 months ago) but I wouldn't recommend it to someone young 18-30 who is just looking to put themselves out there...give yourself a chance on your own and then if it isn't going so well then try some books like this one.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
"Dating for Dummies," 3rd Edition: "Dummy no more" after reading Dr. Browne's complete guide
25 April 2012
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"Dating For Dummies," 3rd Edition, is a most thorough, comprehensive book that covers an exhaustive amount of material from preliminary dating tips to preparing for "the big day" to playing it safe.
Do you know what kinds of foods to avoid on a first date? Well, nationally syndicated WOR radio host, Dr. Joy Browne, has a pretty hefty list! Whether scouting around for first-date attire or first-date locations, Dr. Browne makes the dating waters navigation easy. She even tackles those "embarrassing moments." Whether your pants/skirt/bra split or you "pass wind," the good doctor has spelled out an exact formula for all kinds of surprises.
Newbie (especially those getting back into the dating scene after divorce), intermittent, or the more advanced dater will discover a guide that eliminates the guesswork when traveling on a dating tour de force. I mean, even the serial dater will likely find Dr. Browne's cheat sheet, "Hug Index," which gives a description of a variety of hugs and the usual connotation behind them, handy!
The final four chapters each provide a top-ten list kicked off with Chapter 23, "Ten+ Do's and Don'ts of Internet Dating"; Chapter 24 and 25 are spot on with "Ten Ways to Know You're in Love" and "Ten Sexual Commandments of Dating," respectively. Dr. Browne's final chapter, "Ten Ways to Make You and Your Date Miserable," ends the book on what sounds like a downer, but is actually practical and real. Who, after all, wants to go out with someone who swears, hollers, whines, blames ... get the point?
The appendix "Catch Phrases" gets behind the nitty-gritty tongue-and-cheek translations behind the clichés posed in the dating arena. I love the dreaded "Can we just be friends" translation? For instance; a few choice examples behind its meaning: "There's no chemistry." "I'd rather die than kiss you." "I'm seeing someone else."
For those readers who want a book that is written for everybody under the sun; forget it. Dr. Browne is too real, honest; a courageous lone star among a constellation of "don't make any wavers," and will not compromise her views to be part of what could have been a watered-down (i.e., too generic to be accurate), homogenized guide to fit every lifestyle and belief. She's writing for divorced/unmarried/single people who are heterosexuals and reside in the United States. (Here's one of her "no-exceptions" rules: Don't start dating until ONE YEAR from the ACTUAL DATE of the divorce.) Readers can appreciate that she has done her research for them, thus she delivers accurate, personalized material to aid them in their specific journeys.
Behind the treasure-trove of advice, probably the best thing about "Dating for Dummies" is that Dr. Browne's chatty, light writing style has plenty of humor to tickle even the most serious reader's funny bone. So, the book, although a "dating bible" in not only a source to read with a yellow highlighter in hand, study well, and then revisit, but also one to really enjoy from beginning to end.
Stacy Lytwyn, Journalist/Teacher/Motivational Speaker
Author: CONSUMMATE CONNECTICUT: DAY TRIPS WITH PANACHE
Do you know what kinds of foods to avoid on a first date? Well, nationally syndicated WOR radio host, Dr. Joy Browne, has a pretty hefty list! Whether scouting around for first-date attire or first-date locations, Dr. Browne makes the dating waters navigation easy. She even tackles those "embarrassing moments." Whether your pants/skirt/bra split or you "pass wind," the good doctor has spelled out an exact formula for all kinds of surprises.
Newbie (especially those getting back into the dating scene after divorce), intermittent, or the more advanced dater will discover a guide that eliminates the guesswork when traveling on a dating tour de force. I mean, even the serial dater will likely find Dr. Browne's cheat sheet, "Hug Index," which gives a description of a variety of hugs and the usual connotation behind them, handy!
The final four chapters each provide a top-ten list kicked off with Chapter 23, "Ten+ Do's and Don'ts of Internet Dating"; Chapter 24 and 25 are spot on with "Ten Ways to Know You're in Love" and "Ten Sexual Commandments of Dating," respectively. Dr. Browne's final chapter, "Ten Ways to Make You and Your Date Miserable," ends the book on what sounds like a downer, but is actually practical and real. Who, after all, wants to go out with someone who swears, hollers, whines, blames ... get the point?
The appendix "Catch Phrases" gets behind the nitty-gritty tongue-and-cheek translations behind the clichés posed in the dating arena. I love the dreaded "Can we just be friends" translation? For instance; a few choice examples behind its meaning: "There's no chemistry." "I'd rather die than kiss you." "I'm seeing someone else."
For those readers who want a book that is written for everybody under the sun; forget it. Dr. Browne is too real, honest; a courageous lone star among a constellation of "don't make any wavers," and will not compromise her views to be part of what could have been a watered-down (i.e., too generic to be accurate), homogenized guide to fit every lifestyle and belief. She's writing for divorced/unmarried/single people who are heterosexuals and reside in the United States. (Here's one of her "no-exceptions" rules: Don't start dating until ONE YEAR from the ACTUAL DATE of the divorce.) Readers can appreciate that she has done her research for them, thus she delivers accurate, personalized material to aid them in their specific journeys.
Behind the treasure-trove of advice, probably the best thing about "Dating for Dummies" is that Dr. Browne's chatty, light writing style has plenty of humor to tickle even the most serious reader's funny bone. So, the book, although a "dating bible" in not only a source to read with a yellow highlighter in hand, study well, and then revisit, but also one to really enjoy from beginning to end.
Stacy Lytwyn, Journalist/Teacher/Motivational Speaker
Author: CONSUMMATE CONNECTICUT: DAY TRIPS WITH PANACHE
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