Realistic view of dating on line
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I loved it!  Painful at times, but rings so true on what it is really like dating in the on line age.  Being over 50 myself I can see some of the dates I've had, and laughed.  I hear about so many others meeting the man of their dreams through on line dating, but I wonder where they are?  Funny, sad and true.  loved this author
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If I had to recommend one book to women dating in our modern technology driven world I'd have to say it should be this book. The authors are up to date on how people communicate via their phones. They have concluded that a man who only texts you is not really interested in a serious committed relationship. They suggest you drop the guy who only texts and find a real guy who is will talk to you on the phone. This book contains a lot of information on the types of guys any single woman who wants to get married should avoid. The authors are happily married and want the same for their readers. Well worth a read if you are single or are trying to understand the modern dating scene.

~The Rebecca Review
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I have done the online dating thing and curiousnto to read authors perspective. She prepares you for what to expect and how to stay safe.
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We had casual sex in the 70's and  80's, but you either had to wait for someone to approach you or be bold enough to ask someone for a hookup.  Now, with dating apps you can instantly see a number of possible partners in your immediate neighborhood with their rating attached right on your phone.  Add to the mix a few career obsessed, cut-throat, hell-bent for success individuals in investment banking and a dating app company who wants to go public and you have the basis for this breakneck race to the bell.  Who is real and who is phony?  Is there any cap on the price you will pay to succeed?  Who is going down?  I read it in an afternoon.  Fasten your seat-belt and put yourself in gear.  My thanks to the author and Penguin's First to Read program for a complimentary copy.
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Myself being single & dating for 30 years tho 'I'm Not Single Anymore' I was also in the Online Dating pool for 5 years. Gregory Mathews book "I Can't Believe I'm Doing This!" (A Guide to Online Dating) is ON POINT, a GREAT READ & the ONLY way to recognize All the White, Yellow & Red Flags to online dating. So if you plan to go online or stay online looking for that right one...........this is a MUST Have & a MUST READ! You never know after reading this book you might find the Right One.
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This book is a series of vignettes interspersed with the author's experiences with dating after a divorce.  I found the stories to be humorous, as I come from a world view of a male who has been married for a couple of decades.  I suspect that, if I were single, I would find the stories perhaps humorous, but also a bit disturbing, as the various unsavory characters (both male and female) would be striking a lot closer to home.  The stories certainly strike a chord regarding the types of people encountered on-line.  Lest the impression be all negative about on-line dating, it should be noted there are some success stories of people who have found the right partners.  Like many self-published works, the editing has a few misses, but the innate goodness of the stories and their presentation and flow are decent.
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This book has some difficult concepts to grapple with in today's society, and I'm not going to say you are inherently non-Christian if you don't agree with what the author says about dating. This is an important thing to dig into, however, and if you have opportunity to read this book, do so.
Mr. Holzmann lays it out pretty bluntly and in a way that anyone can understand, and sometimes that comes off as a tad cheesy, but if you look past that, he has many good points, such as:
Don't go into a "committed" relationship without a clear purpose in mind. Plan ahead what you intend to do, and make sure it's clear what's going on.
Don't treat some friends with respect while treating others like trash.
Focus on being a friend first and let the relationship develop if it will.

I've seen some interesting reviews on this book, some good, some bad. I found some stuff useful, and other stuff not as much. I think to wrap up I'd say it does make perfect sense to properly get to know the person you intend to marry. John Stone, a campus minister, said that you need to be able to like the person you're going to marry, not just find them attractive. How do you know you like a person if you don't know them? What better way to get to know someone than to simply be friends with them? This book has some valuable stuff in it, and I'd say it's worth reading if you're going to books for dating advice.
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I am not embarrassed to say it. I love me some online dating, so the second I saw this book I had to snatch it up. Awesome resource for attracting woman that you can actually see yourself dating.
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Meeting, Mating, and Cheating by Andrea Orr is an fairly comprehensive overview of the world of Online Dating.  There are some good interviews with people who have attempted to meet their significant others online.  Orr remains non-biased by providing both positive and negative encounters with Online Dating.
As detailed as the encounters are, somehow the information that Orr provides is not anything groundbreaking. The savvy dater will be cautious by looking for key flags when corresponding with a prospective mate while those with irrealistic expectations will have similar feelings and results that have encountered with other resources.  Before there was online dating, single people responded to personal ads in a variety of resources.  Those people who placed such personal ads ran up against similar issues that today's singles find in the online world. Orr does not relate to how things used to be just five or ten years ago.
The difference today is that Online Dating is a fashionable and convenient approach for unattached people who have regular access to a computer. Orr gives us some good research into such Online Dating Sites as EHarmony, JDate, and Match.com.  The information on EHarmony is particularly noteworthy as Orr uncovers that  site's intensive psycholgical questioning and security oriented policies which are a big help to people who genuinely are looking to meet someone meaningful.  Also interesting is the commentary as it relates to Muslim Online Dating.  It is always interesting to learn about other cultures.
This book is somewhat worthy based on its good research.  However, Orr could have made the effort more beneficial by pointing out how singles should continue to use the Internet to find fun activities where they can meet others. Some insight on those avenues such as Social Circles and the Blueprint would have made Orr's work  more compelling.  Unfortunately Orr chose to limit her focus just to Online Dating missing the big picture of the single scene today.
Therefore the overall effectiveness of Andrea Orr's work is good instead of outstanding.  Some of those may be dissapointed with my comments but the truth is the book's focus is a little too narrow.
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The author is hilarious! I love her refreshingly unique perspective on dating, especially her own dating ventures. Her bold and positive outlook provides readers like me with some reassurance that it's perfectly normal to go through the dating roller coaster. The down-to-earth vibe of the book along with the personal dialogue with us readers makes this book an easy read. The author really reminds her readers what the modern dating scene is not easy. Nevertheless, the most important aspect of the book is a sense of humor, especially at yourself. As someone who has been through her fair share of bad dates, this book is a definite reminder to always keep an open mind, but most of all have fun.
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Kissing Frogs takes us through the journey of online dating -- the stories are often humorous and often way too real.  Aside from entertaining and informative, the book provides significant insights into evaluating varous dating sites.  But possibly most valuable, in sharing her own stories, Cheryl challenges us to dig deep into ourselves to answer the essential questions required to identify that person for whom we're ultimately searching.
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Let's be honest:  There is no definite wrong or right way to approach dating.  Therefore this book is a good read, but not necessarily a "bible of dating."  Something will work for one person, may not work for another.  With that said, this is a good book to read to brush up on dating and use the contents with a grain of salt and decide for yourself whether or not it would work for you.  One interesting section was about the online dating, which older books would not necessarily go over as the online dating still haven't been fully figured out.
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I found this very realistic and people do the fake thing online all of the time. I personally got tired of thinking I had to be perfect for communication and found out that I didn't enjoy being fake but rather real. If I couldn't be accepted for who I was then they weren't worth my time.
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This is a wonderfully honest book that tells you how it is out in the world of online dating! A must read for those thinking of entering into unfamiliar territory, I am sure you will find this upfront approach refreshing, candid and humorous too!
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There is some very sensible and practical advice here that
anyone thinking of dating or that is already dating should adhere!

It really spells out some of the differences between men and women and what
where each are coming from during the dating process.

If you are having trouble finding your soul mate you should read this guide
and take it to heart. Just making a few adjustments could rock your world with
a partner that really connects!
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What an amazing look inside the modern dating world in today's digital age. 30 Dates tells the fascinating story of a single guy navigating the tortuous path of finding love thru online dating, SMS flirting, and blind date set ups. I couldn't put this book down as I anxiously flew through text "game" after "game" that teased of a potential match only to end up another miss. A must read for singles frustrated with the dating scene as well as those in the happiest of long term relationships. Sharing his most intimate thoughts, Tony pulls you into his mind as he analyzes each interaction, learning valuable lessons with every encounter. Written in a hysterically funny style, you can't help but laugh while you root for each subsequent date to be "the one". Subtle in the overall story is the evolution and mastery of Tony's social triggers - real life examples that anyone who is uncomfortable communicating can learn from. Do yourself a favor and check out this book...it won't disappoint!!!
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I try this to myself.  It's really effective and worth the time.  Really grateful that I took the chance of getting this book about Online Dating.  As just like what I've read about other dating online book, it's pretty much the same the only defining thing is this online dating guidebook gives you some tips to put up a successful interesting profile and hints about what to do when you're out there doing the actual dating.  It's a pretty decent book in my opinion and would recommend it.  This book is definitely for you.