Full of essential tips and dating wisdom, Dating For Dummies covers everything a single person in search of a date should know, including Selecting the right place for your first date Finding the best places to meet people Knowing how to protect yourself and understanding the myths and facts about date rape Ditching your date (politely) and exiting with style Finding dating tips for single parents, seniors, or those involved in office romances and long-distance relationships Knowing when not to date Meeting your online date, blind date, or personal-ad date Surviving a break-up and waiting out the rebound period Realizing that you are in love With a little help from Dating For Dummies, discover how to turn what could be a disastrous date into a good time (and a fabulous relationship). Joy Browne - licensed clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and award-winning radio talk show host - guides you through it all.

I gave it three stars because I could never give any book in the "For Dummies" series more than three stars.

I did however, join a gym, drop like 5 or so dress sizes and snag a really hot guy.

I don't think I'm a nicer, thoughtful, or even more confident person.

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The basic story of dating hasn't changed in thousands of years - boy meets girl and they make a connection.

But I wear a single digit size, and really, that's the kind of advice 99% of dating books should be dishing.

We live in a sketchy post-feminist world and it's about time our dating guides actually reflected that. Look, honestly, I have no idea how I ended up with this book.

So why such sweaty palms if the dating game is so old?

No, it's not because you're the nerd of the universe and everyone else is way cooler than you are.