Joy Browne 
Dating For Dummies 

Trusted guidance on meeting Ms. or Mr. Right

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!

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.

Part I: The Starring Roles: Who Am I and Whom Do I
Want?

Chapter 1: Thoroughly Modern Dating.

Chapter 2: Being Confident.

Chapter 3: Polishing Your Social Self.

Chapter 4: Finding Out What Makes You Tick.

Chapter 5: The Perfect Date: Person and Place.

Part II: Setting Up the Date.

Chapter 6: Asking for a Date.

Chapter 7: Plotting the Perfect (Sorta) First Date.

Part III: The Big Day: Preparation and Action.

Chapter 8: Getting Your Outside Ready.

Chapter 9: Getting Your Inside Ready.

Chapter 10: Impressions: First and Lasting.

Chapter 11: Having a Way Cool Time.

Chapter 12: Not Having a Way Cool Time.

Part IV: The Day After and Beyond.

Chapter 13: The Next Day.

Chapter 14: The Second Date.

Chapter 15: To Blab or Not to Blab: Sharing Personal Info.

Chapter 16: Speed Bumps on Life’s Highway.

Chapter 17: Getting to Serious.

Chapter 18: Breaking Up.

Chapter 19: Rebound.

Part V: Playing It Safe and Keeping It Fresh.

Chapter 20: Safety First.

Chapter 21: Dating Sight Unseen.

Chapter 22: Keeping It Fresh, Alive, and Healthy.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 23: Ten+ Do’s and Don’ts of Internet Dating.

Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Know You’re in Love.

Chapter 25: Ten Sexual Commandments of Dating.

Chapter 26: Ten Ways to Make You and Your Date Miserable.

Appendix: Catch Phrases.

Index.

Über den Autor

Dr. Joy Browne, Ph D, is not only a dating guru, but also a licensed clinical psychologist who is the award-winning host of her own nationally and internationally syndicated radio talk show.