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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

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!