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Smart Dating: How to Find Your Man [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Mary Balfour (Author), Nick Roberts (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Element Books (4 May 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007170793
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007170791
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.4 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 225,103 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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For the author and the Drawing Down the Moon agency:'A partner for life...that is where Drawing Down the Moon comes in.' Financial Times'The agency people rave about.' Cosmopolitan'The mensa of introduction agencies.' The Independent'An upmarket , personalised service for the busy professional.' The Times

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The most experienced dating coach in the UK Mary Balfour, head of renowned introduction agencies Drawing Down the Moon and Loveandfriends. com presents the ultimate practical guide for women looking for their perfect partner. Secrets about what really works from one who really knows.; A comprehensive guide to finding the partner you seek without wasting precious time.; Dating agency entrepreneur Mary Balfour shares her secrets and reveals the mind-sets, strategies and skills that successful women use to find their man.; Learn how to be proactive; creating and making the most of dating opportunities and relationships. The book will show you how to:; learn the 'Domino Dating' effect -- casting your net wide with the right networking skills will definitely get you your man.; working out your SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats); turn first dates into second dates; learn what really turns men off and on; flirt fantastically and use body language; overcome his fear of commitment; keep your sense of fun and independencePlus how to find the best agencies, internet sites, write the best singles ad, and speed date successfully.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars marvellous!, 10 Jan 2005
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I think I have read every dating book ever published! This one is easy and fun to read - and it works!!! Well, I am dating (three months now!) a friend of a friend. I had never dared ask my friends to "fix me up" before, but Mary's book encouraged me to use all the resources I have, and without seeming in the least bit "desperate". The author comes across as a friendly older sister rather than some bossy teacher. Recommended!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Dating advice for the educated woman (and man!), 8 Aug 2004
By JK (W. Sussex, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Although the book is clearly aimed at women, nonetheless as a man I found it a pleasure to read. Whether it is because the author is UK-based, a woman, or both, this book certainly had serious depth to it in contrast to the shallow, US-male written, dating book I read prior to it. For UK women, it probably merits 5* rather the 4* given by me. The amusing "Lovebite" quotations (plus the occasional cartoon with very witty caption) springled throughout the book are great and will appeal to the educated clientele at whom this book is aimed! Personally, I found this book good value for money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mary Balfour takes the angst out of dating, 27 Jun 2009
By Denise Cullington - See all my reviews
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This is a cheery, helpful, practical book for those ready to start dating.

Balfour challenges many of the assumptions that can get in the way of venturing out into dating waters: such as expecting that
- the perfect partner (or even an interesting friend) should somehow just turn up without needing to go looking.
- you're too busy to attend to it now.
- by going into it half-heartedly you will protect yourself against disappointment.
- there should be instant chemistry.

Balfour is realistic: there will be rejections and disappointments - but these don't have to be turned into a disaster. She is reassuring that beginning by developing a friendship is a fine way to go; you don't have to leap into bed with all comers.

You may have deliberately gone out there hoping to find someone, but in a way it is not so different than dating in your teens and twenties - when friendships and flirtations may (or may not) develop into something further. It doesn't have to be all agony - it can be fun too.

Denise Cullington
Author of
Breaking Up Blues: A Guide to Survival and Growth
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book written by someone who really knows!
I was really impressed by this book. Mary Balfour, who happens to be someone who fixed my now husband up with dates about 25 years ago, really knows her stuff. Read more
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