Dating and relationships Books

Book SynopsisAre you constantly arguing with your partner about every little thing? Do you feel like you are on completely different pages when it comes to finances, future plans, or parenting? Most couples fight from time to time, but if fighting is starting to wear at your relationship, you may need a new method for conflict resolution. This empowering guide can help you find the peace, happiness, and intimacy you seek-all while growing stronger together as a couple. In Healthy Conflict, Happy Couple, relationship expert Lisa Gray breaks down the neuroscience of conflict, examines family of origin learnings-beliefs, attitudes, or habits we learn in childhood from our own parents-and provides practical methods which can be employed in any situation to help you put an end to unproductive arguments. You'll also find evidence-based communication, mindfulness, and cognition skills to help you stay calm, work through disagreements, and come to a peaceful resolution-even when your emotions are running high.With this step-by-step guide, you'll learn: - The science of why you fight - Mindfulness skills to manage conflict in the moment - How to build awareness of your own fight or flight responses - Breathing techniques to soothe anger - Creative problem-solving skills to encourage cooperation and harmony!

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Book SynopsisNo one said dating was easy.But Will seemed to be having more trouble than most. When yet another relationship ended with those dreaded words "It's not you, it's me...", he decided to change his approach. He turns to what he knows best: Economic Theory and sets out to apply the rules of economics to his floundering love life. Want to play hard to get? Reduce your supply.Want a girlfriend? Find an undervalued asset.Why are all the good ones taken? That'll be the Efficient Market Hypothesis.But things don't work out quite as he'd hoped. In fact, he finds himself more isolated than ever. It looks like economics doesn't have all the answers after all. Not, that is, until John Maynard Keynes comes along....Trade ReviewThe book has a great deal in common with the memoir-primer hybrid made popular by Alain de Botton - It functions as a sociological account of being young in the Noughties, offering reflections on Facebook, the 'lunch date', gender inequality, and the phrase 'fair game'. * Mail on Sunday *Disarmingly simple - Nicolson is a likeable, self-deprecating narrator. * Observer *A jewel of a book - In its quirkiness and sheer unlikeliness - Popular history writing at its cleverest and most enjoyable best. * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisARE YOUR POSSESSIONS TRASHING YOUR LOVE LIFE?In this book, Suzanne Roynon shows you how stuff can trap you in relationship misery.If you're single or your romantic relationship simply isn't working out, using the Interiors Therapy process will transform your experience. Suzanne explains:How certain possessions impact on loveEvaluating clutter is only part of the problemActivating change in nine key parts of your lifeRecognising the power of positive intentionTransforming romance with your Manifesto for LoveBecome enlightened both physically and emotionally to inspire the loving relationship you deserve.

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Book Synopsis'Her first words were "shoes" and "brioche".' 'There's no nicer way to put this, but frankly anyone can afford to go skiing these days.' 'Of course I said "no". A trampoline in the garden gives out entirely the wrong message.'Based on the popular Twitter account @Highgatemums, this hilarious collection brings together the most outrageous snippets of conversation that have been overheard in the shops and cafes of this gentrified North London suburb.Highgate Mums also includes confessions from mothers dismayed by their own upper-middle-class offspring and submissions from fathers making fun of themselves with the hashtag #lattedads, revealing day-to-day life among Britain's chattering classes as never before.Trade ReviewHilarious... Excruciatingly funny * Daily Mail *You don't have to live in Highgate to know that these snippets of haute bourgeoise wisdom are terrifyingly accurate... Will make you laugh out loud on page after page -- Marcus Berkmann * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisForty years of feminism and still women do the majority of the housework. Why?In fact, while women are making slow but steady gains on gender disparities in the workplace, at home the gap is widening - in the UK, the average heterosexual British woman puts in 12 more days of household labour per year than her male companion, while young American men are now twice as likely as their fathers to think a woman's place is in the home. And when 'having it all' so often means hiring a nanny or cleaner, is it something to aspire to? Sally Howard joins up with a cohort of feminist separatists, undertakes a day's shift with her Lithuanian cleaner, lives in a futuristic model home designed to anticipate our needs and meets latte papas and one-percent parents in this lively examination which combines history and fieldwork with her personal story. The Home Stretch is a fascinating investigation into how we got here and what the future could look like for feminism's final frontier: the domestic labour gap.Trade ReviewAn impassioned and compelling case for why housework is fundamental...the kind of book you'll want to pass between friends. * New Statesman *A funny, enraging look at feminism's toughest battle. -- Helen Lewis, author of DIFFICULT WOMEN[P]ersonal experience warms a narrative that braids history with sharp reportage, managing to feel invigorating even if the truths it conveys are profoundly frustrating. -- Hephzibah Anderson * Observer *An astute, sharp-edged and frequently witty analysis of gender inequalities in childcare and other forms of domestic labor...Expertly blending careful research and frank personal reflections, this call for change rings true. * Publishers Weekly *Table of Contents1: Coming Clean 2: Battles on the Home Front, a Recent History 3: Paint it Pink and Blue: Naturalizing Gendered Chores 4: The Mother of All Reality Checks (aka the Parent Labour Trap) 5: The Domestic Backlash 6: Power, Money, Willingness to Mop 7: The Outsourced Wife 8: Mrs Robot 9: Marketing Yummy Mummy (or The New Sexed Sell) 10: A Case for the Commons (and Why Separatists Still Struggle with Who Scrubs the Loo) 11: Don't Iron While the Strike is Hot! Conclusion: Home Truths

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Book Synopsis'There is a lot to like in this radically open book. I would recommend this book to anyone struggling in their relationship' ? Dr Tara Porter'Love is alive only when we feed and sustain it with our actions, over and over again.'When we meet someone and fall in love, everything seems easy at first. But Matt and Sarah Davies,relationship counsellors and husband and wife, know better than most that relationships take work. Whether you've been married for decades or are just starting out, this illuminating book will give you thetools to maintain a supportive, stable relationship. Matt and Sarah show us that all relationships involve a third body: the space between us, which needs to be nourished, nurtured and taken care of. Covering topics such as boundaries, communication, conflict, resolution, desire and sense of self, Matt and Sarah provide expert advice on how to build trust, intimacy and love.You, Me and the Space Between Us is a guidebook for how to create a healthy, loving relationship, whichwill last the test of time.Trade ReviewThere is a lot to like in this radically open book. I would recommend this book ... to anyone struggling in their relationship. * Dr Tara Porter *

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Book SynopsisCovering masturbation, sex toys, oral sex, anal play, BDSM, and more, these cards are sure to inspire thought-provoking conversations and new sexual adventures. Use these questions to discover new things about each other, build trust and intimacy, and explore your deepest fantasies.

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated dating guide by New Yorker contributing cartoonist Sarah Akinterinwa, rooted in her experiences as a millenial Black woman, that encourages readers to be introspective, honest, and practical in their love lives. This funny and affirming illustrated guide, in signature New Yorker cartoon style, offers a unique approach to finding love. Through vignettes with scenes from modern dating, the book's main character, a Black millennial woman in her mid-twenties, walks the reader through the ins and outs of being single, defining what you want in a partner, navigating dating apps, the value of therapy, contending with family expectations, and remaining optimistic about finding a relationship that's right for you. The book includes cheeky illustrated sidebars and commentary, such as: • a recipe for the perfect partner • updated love languages • dating affirmations you didn't know you needed • advice for taking yourself on solo dates • and more, all with an inclusive perspective on race, sexuality, and body image. The stories, practices, and tips in this guide offer support for the lovelorn millennial, and anyone wading through the challenges of dating and being single in today's world, leaving the reader with the recognition that there might not necessarily be "one" perfect partner or way to be in a relationship, but rather, many possibilities–in dating and in life.

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION'Blistering... The most truthful exploration of sisterhood I have enjoyed since Fleabag' The Times'So, so clever and so concise yet just goes into the most profound issues in such depth' Vick Hope, Women's Prize for Fiction Judge 2021 '[A] gripping read about sisters, guilt, grief and revenge... I couldn't put it down.' Daily Mail'Compelling... A brave, even dangerous book.' Preti Taneja, author of We That Are YoungSaskia and Jenny are twins, alike in appearance only: Saskia has a single-minded focus on her studies, while Jenny is glamorous, thrill-seeking and capricious. Still, when Jenny is severely injured in an accident, Saskia puts her life on hold for her sister.Sara and Mattie are sisters with another difficult dynamic: Mattie needs almost full-time care, while Sara loves nothing more than fine wines, perfumes and expensive clothing, and leaves home at the first opportunity. But when their mother dies, Sara must move Mattie in with her. Gradually, Sara and Saskia learn that both their sisters' lives, and indeed their own, have been altered by the devastating actions of one man...In turns razor-sharp, provocative and precise, Consent is a blistering novel of sisters and their knotty relationships, of predatory men and sexual power, of retribution and the thrilling possibilities of revenge.LONGLISTED FOR THE SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZETrade ReviewI raced through this gripping read about sisters, guilt, grief and revenge... I couldn't put it down. * Daily Mail *Blistering... The most truthful exploration of sisterhood I have enjoyed since Fleabag * The Times *So, so clever and so concise yet just goes into the most profound issues in such depth * Vick Hope, Women's Prize for Fiction Judge 2021 *Consent might be closest to Lyon's earlier work in short fiction, which earned her comparisons to fellow-Canadian fiction writer Alice Munro. Lyon...also manages to break new ground by blending her short fiction with aspects of the thriller novel, and harkening back to Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment. But in Consent, we get a chance to hear the women's side of the story, as Lyon beautifully interweaves the stories of two sets of sisters, Saskia and Jenny, alongside Sara and Mattie. The two through-lines collide, setting in motion a chain of events that races to the finish. * Chicago Review of Books *This tightly and beautifully written novel folds time and longing into every sentence and every page. It takes risks with form to reveal a profoundly human story, and it leaves us with an unexpected sensation: that this is real life - it contains all kinds of deep and difficult loves, and not all of us can survive them. It's a brave, even dangerous book and so compelling that I read it from cover to cover over the course of one night. * Preti Taneja, author of We That Are Young *This generation's answer to Alice Munro * Vancouver Sun *Combining ethical dilemmas with material indulgence, Consent is a heady, intoxicating blend. In slick and sensual prose, Lyon challenges what it means to be a sister, a carer, an addict, an enabler and maybe even a murderer. * Ruth Gilligan, author of The Butchers *Mesmerizing... An intense, intimate novel of love, grief, and murder [with] a deliciously dark conclusion. * Publishers Weekly *This novel captivates in plot... It follows two sets of sisters whose lives converge and diverge in eerily similar ways. * Entertainment Weekly *From the author of The Golden Mean, which won the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, Consent is about Sara who, after forcing an annulment of what Sara sees as a hasty marriage to a man targeting an inheritance, becomes a caregiver to her intellectually challenged sister, Mattie. After a tragedy, their lives converge with the second set of sisters. Saskia has put her life on hold to be caregiver for her twin, Jenny, who has been severely injured in an accident. The intersection of the stories, says Steven Beattie in the Quill and Quire, "comes as a shock." * The Millions *A genuinely surprising read, rooted in a keen, if unsettling, understanding of human nature... Consent defies conventional narrative, embracing instead a sense of emotional time... This is, after all, how we think and feel, how families and relationships develop and age, how we grow. Life, Lyon shows, isn't a straight line. * Robert J. Wiersema, Toronto Star *Beyond that loaded title is a novel of quiet moments that together build to a dramatic crescendo. The stories of two pairs of diametrically opposed sisters - Sara, an academic, and Mattie, who lives with a learning disability; and twins Saskia, the wallflower, and Jenny, the magnetic It girl - resist connecting until late in the game. But when they do, the results are as shocking as the ancient Greek canon that Lyon has long mined for inspiration. * Quill and Quire *Explores our secret lives and the outward shows that we put on. It is dark, curious and a bit creepy. * The i *

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Book SynopsisMen with Asperger's Syndrome, young and old, experience difficulty with social interaction, which can be a stumbling block when it comes to getting a girlfriend. Here is a book that demystifies the enigma of 'relationships' by explaining everything in Asperger-friendly terms (some of them mathematical, naturally).Asperger Meets Girl provides hope for all hopeless wooers by offering a choice of three interrelated abstract models for understanding boy-girl relationships. And, to make life easier, these models are presented in graph form where possible. The book also gives valuable practical tips for maximising one's chances of successfully developing a relationship, such as how to start a conversation without scaring the other person off, avoiding the inclination to stare and understanding the concept of 'personal space'.Serious, and seriously funny, this book will help bring happy endings to Asperger boys and make them laugh in the process.Trade ReviewA book that demystifies the enigma of relationships by explaining everything in "Asperger-friendly" terms. -- Current Awareness Service...invaluable and should be shown to all teenagers whether they have a diagnosis or not. -- Asperger East AngliaThere are some very important lessons in this book. -- Asperger UnitedTable of ContentsForeword. Preface.1 What problem am I trying to solve here? 2. A Nerd's Eye View of Human Sexuality. 2.1 Idea 1: The Space of Possibilities. 2.1.1 Plotting Some Points in the Space. 2.1.2 Old-fashioned Romance. 2.1.3 Swinging. 2.1.4 Student Fantasy. 2.1.5 Coming Up Roses. 2.1.6 Slippery When Wet 2.2 Idea 2: The Conventional Games. 2.2.1 The Conventional Male Game. 2.2.2 The Conventional Female Game. 2.2.3 And?. 2.2.4 Revisiting the Extracts. 2.3 Idea 3: Relationship Space. 2.3.1 Graphs of Relationship Space. 2.3.2 How Much Do You Love Me? Quantitative Attributes of Relationships. 2.3.3 Subjectivity of Relationships. 2.3.4 Intermission. 2.3.5 Defining the Centre. 2.3.6 Why Can't People Just Say What They Mean? 2.3.7 The Extracts Revisited (Again). 3. Things to Try. 3.1 The Collusive Relationship. 3.1.1 Why So Slow? 3.1.2 What Does This `Collusion' Involve? 3.1.3 Where Does It Get You? 3.2 How Sex Joins On to Real Life. 3.2.1 Sensuality. 3.2.2 Attention. 3.2.3 Power. 3.3 Strategic Preparation. 3.3.1 Get a Body. 3.3.2 Get a Persona. 3.3.3 Get a Look. 3.3.4 Your Fellow Men. 3.3.5 Platonic Women. 3.3.6 Good Persistence and Bad Persistence. 3.4 Tactical Preparation. 3.4.1 Tactical Goals. 3.4.2 Times and Places. 3.4.3 Your Fellow Men (Again). 3.4.4 Look (Again). 3.5 Contact. 3.5.1 Staring and Personal Space. 3.5.2 The Art of Apology 3.5.3 Conversation. 3.5.4 Your Feelings, Considered from a Tactical Point of View. 3.5.5 The Last Mile. 3.6 No, Actual Contact. 3.6.1 Confidence. 3.6.2 Decisiveness. 3.6.3 Herself in Particular. 3.6.4 Colluding Again. 4. Afterword. 5. Appendix: Some Supplementary Thoughts. 5.1 Theoretical Context. 5.1.1 Philosophy. 5.1.2 Psychoanalysis. 5.2 Cartesian Diagrams of the Space of Possibilities. 5.2.1 Old-fashioned Romance. 5.2.2 Swinging. 5.2.3 Student Fantasy. 5.2.4 Coming up Roses. 5.3 Suggested Para-academic Research. 5.3.1 Para-academic? 5.3.2 Numbers for the graphs. References.

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Book SynopsisIs it my fault that my parents are getting divorced?Do I have to choose between my mum and my dad?Is it normal to feel angry with my parents?When faced with their parents' divorce, children have many concerns and questions that are difficult for a parent to answer. This book explores children's thoughts and feelings and provides parents with guidance on how to respond to difficult questions.The author covers all the common questions that children ask and provides sensitive, candid answers in a way that children will be able to understand and relate to. Each chapter is devoted to a particular issue, such as why parents separate, what will happen during and after the divorce, and who the child is going to live with. The book recognizes the emotions and reactions of everyone in the family and includes separate conclusions for parents and children.This handy guide offers useful advice for parents and will also be of interest to counsellors and other professionals working with children.Trade ReviewHerlem provides two particularly useful resources, one for parents ("Messages that children should never be asked to carry") and a checklist for both children and parents which lists children's emotions and their emotional needs resulting from the uncertainty that has flooded their lives... This is a useful book which Educational and Child Psychologists could discuss with parents whose children are exhibiting the emotional and behavioural problems which commonly result from the separation or divorce. -- DebateCommon questions such as: Is it my fault that my parents are getting divorce? Do I have to choose between my mum and my dad? Is it normal to feel angry with my parents? are all covered in a sensitive and candid way that children will be able to understand and relate to. The book recognises the emotions and reactions of everyone in the family and includes separate conclusions for parents and children. -- ChildRightTable of ContentsContents: Preface. 1. Why are my parents separating? 2. What happens now? 3. They never agree and they're always arguing! 4. I'm going to Dad's/Mom's now! 5. What if we all live too far away from each other? 6. Things aren't easy for me right now! 7. What will happen next? 8. Common mistakes and complications 9. Things are better now! Appendix 1: A checklist for children. Appendix 2: Parental behavior and the law. Appendix 3: Useful websites.

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Book SynopsisBy the author known and respected for her acclaimed books on relationships.Most of us manage to be monogamous, most of the time, but who cannot imagine themselves committing the 'crime' of adultery? Does being 'faithful' mean the same to everyone? Why DO people have affairs?Using real life testimony alongside the most current research, Our Cheating Hearts looks at the big questions around love and commitment. It lifts taboos, asks the tough questions and shows how in our progressive time monogamy has become the new ideal.Some people manage monogamy. For the countless others that don't, Our Cheating Hearts opens the debate and provides the honest approach that's essential.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive, professional 'toolkit' that will help you: learn how to resolve sexual and relationship problems; discover new techniques to improve your relationship; practise skills that can protect your relationship; and put romance, fun and passion back into your life.Drawing on her wide professional experience, Dr Lori Boul provides authentic therapy techniques in an accessible, easy-to-follow, step-by-step layout that can be practised effectively at home. Full of practical exercises and innovative techniques, DIY Sex and Relationship Therapy will give you the skills you need to improve your relationship without the expense of face-to-face counselling. You will be guided through a programme of relationship and sex therapy sessions that will help you overcome your difficulties, recapture fun and romance and ensure the changes you make will truly last.Trade Review"Delivers the information that makes it unnecessary for individuals in unhappy relationships to have to search out their own therapist. This book provides an easy to read format, a warm and welcome invitation into the therapist's room, whilst all the time the couple are working at their own pace in their own homes." From the Foreword by Professor Kevan Wylie, M.D.Table of ContentsPre-therapy; Session 1. Talking to each other; Session 2. Identifying the problems; Session 3. Relationship behaviours; Session 4. Understanding emotions; Session 5. Romance; Session 6. Let's talk about sex; Session 7. Sexual problems; Session 8. Sexual self; Session 9. Getting it together; Session 10. Fun and fantasy; Post therapy; Index.

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Book SynopsisFor Aspie girls and women, dating and sexual relationships can be confusing, intimidating and potentially dangerous. Even if actively avoiding romantic relationships or sexual encounters, a lack of understanding about acceptable social interaction between men and women can leave Aspies vulnerable to negative experiences. It is vital, therefore, that the facts and unwritten rules about sexual conduct and relationships are clearly laid out for girls and women on the spectrum.Understanding that Aspies need explanations to be explicit and unambiguous, Debi Brown, a female on the spectrum, presents the truth about sex and relationships, shares her personal insight and provides practical strategies for staying safe in many different situations. As she guides Aspies through the unwritten safety rules around dating, relationships and sex, her advice will empower females on the spectrum, allowing them to build up their knowledge, recognise and report abusive behaviour, understand boundaries, develop relationship skills and work towards a safe independence. Covering topics such as boyfriends, sex, pregnancy and rape, this book includes advice on building a support network, saying 'no', self-esteem and emotional healing and will prepare Aspie girls and women to make independent, informed and safe decisions when interacting with men.Written with warmth, honesty and understanding, this is essential reading for every Aspie girl and woman, from age 13 upwards. It will also be a valuable source of insight and advice for parents, friends, professionals and anyone else supporting a female on the autism spectrum.Trade ReviewWould I recommend this book? Absolutely. Debi's thoroughness, frankness and clarity make it an important book for a lot of girls and women, not just those who are Aspies. -- NASAs an Aspie herself, Debi Brown has written warmly, startlingly honestly and from a position of knowledge... She has understood the fundamental truth, that to ensure a girl's safety, it is vital to educate her... Debi doesn't use innuendo or assume knowledge on the part of the reader... She lays it bare, and when it all gets too difficult (some of the subject matter is deeply challenging), she envelops you warmly with reassurances and kind words. You feel as though you are sitting having a heart-to-heart chat with your best friend. This beautifully written book should be essential reading for all young women, not just Aspies. -- from the foreword by Sarah Attwood, author of Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger's SyndromeMany female Aspies will identify with the sense of uncertainty and vulnerability surrounding sexuality and relationships, which Debi Brown conveys with great sensitivity and honesty. Like a reassuring friend, she guides readers through a carefully structured series of 'rules' about social support, intimate relationships and safety. Written with tremendous warmth, this book gives indispensable advice for females with Asperger syndrome, as well as being enlightening for parents, like me. I particularly enjoyed the personal experiences and insights Debi shared. -- Kate E Reynolds, counsellor, autism mother and author of Party Planning for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum and Sexuality and Severe Autism (forthcoming)Table of ContentsForeword by Sarah Attwood. Why I wrote An Aspie Girl's Guide and why you should read it. Introduction. Part I: The support, knowledge and skills you need as pre-requisites to being safe with men. 1. Your support network. 2. Boundaries. 3. Useful rules. Part II: Being safe with men - protecting yourself, making informed choices and acting on your choices. 4. Understanding the female and male bodies. 5. Boyfriends. 6. Kissing. 7. What is sex? 8. Safer sex. 9. Pregnancy and abortion. 10. Too young for sex? 11. Making your choices and acting on them. 12. What to do if you get raped. Part III: Emotional healing. 13. Emotional healing. Conclusion. End Matter. Why the Aspie Girl's Guide is written as it is written. Note to autism professionals. References. Index.

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Book Synopsis"I knew this guy was out of the square. He was so far out, he was in the hexagonal prism that was past the triangle next to the square."When the author met her future husband, she was instantly charmed by his intensity, wacky conversation choices, and innate desire to create peculiar names. Seventeen years, one wedding, one baby and several adopted names later, it began to dawn on 'Herscue' that family jokes about her husband having Asperger's Syndrome may be closer to the truth than she had first imagined. Filled with moving and hilarious tales, one of which provides the origins of the author and her husband's adopted names, Herscue and Jomphrey, and their even stranger pronunciations, this personal account grapples with the highs and lows of a 25 year marriage to an Aspie husband.Trade ReviewWhen Herscue Met Jomphrey is a quirky, delightful, sometimes painful, darkly humorous account of a neurodiverse marriage. Narrating what it's like to live with an idiosyncratic Aspie husband, with unparalleled precision, insight and perfect timing, the book reads like the material of a standup comic! As entertaining as a popular novel, with the bittersweet pathos of film noir, I can imagine Aspies and their partners over the world knowingly nodding their heads. Clinicians alike would gain a deeper understanding of what really goes on inside a marriage where one person has Asperger's Syndrome. -- Eva Mendes, Asperger/autism specialist, couples counselor, and author of 'Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger’s Syndrome: Successful Strategies for Couples and Counselors'The tale of Herscue and Jomphrey is not a tale of woe. It is a tale of hope, patience and commitment. Reading this book made me laugh, hold my breath in disbelief and nod my head in agreement. Bergenstreiml tells the story of her marriage to a very different and highly intelligent man with Asperger Syndrome. Their story is unique and unlike any that I have read; it is a joy to be able to share it with them. A must-have read for anyone seeking to develop a better understanding of AS/NT relationships. -- Maxine Aston, counsellor, supervisor and author of 'The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)'Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction How to Catch an Aspie: A Fishing Tale. 2. The Glove that Fits: A Tale of Aspie Courting. 3. The Naming of Herscue and Jomphrey: A Tale of Baptism. 4. An Aspie Emerges: A Tale of Cracks. 5. An Aspie Diagnosis: A Tale of a Room Elephant. 6. The Man Who Times Forgot: A Tales of Aspie Navigation. 7. Aspie Organisation: A Tale of Filling the Boxes. 8. Rituals and Routines: A Tale of the Compulsive, the Disturbing and the Bizarre. 9. Sensory Integration: A Tale of Aspie Calibration. 10. A Touch of Tourette's: A Tales of Aspie Sound Seeking. 11. A Cast of Thousands: A Tale of Aspie Identity Crisis. 12. Tennis for One: A Tale of Aspie Communication. 13. Aspie Expectations: A Tale of Walls and Broken Pedestals. 14. 'In-to-me-you-see': A Tale of Aspie Bedtime Shenanigans. 15. The Twitch: A Tale of Near Aspie Murder. 16. Jomphrey and Humphrey: Tales of an Aspie Father. 17. One Foot In and One Foot Out: A Tale of Aspie Hokey Pokey. 18. Aspie Transitions: Tales from a Tardis. 19. Four Seasons in One Day: A Tale of Aspie Feelings. 20. There She Blows: A Tale of Battening down the Hatches. 21. An Asperger's and Coke Please: A Tale of Substance Use. 22. Holding back the Floodgates: A Tale of Aspie Armour. 23. My Aspie Vulnerability: A Tale of a Hole and a Plug. 24. Living Beyond the Bell Curve: A Tale of Mourning. 25. Getting the Aspie off my Chest: A Tale of Head Banging and Patch-working. 26. Gifts from an Aspie: A Tale of Silver Linings.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to cracking the social code of dating!The rules of dating are a conundrum for many men, but for men with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) who often have difficulty understanding social communication, they can be almost indecipherable. This book methodically breaks down the steps of dating giving advice on the best places to meet women - whether on or offline, getting ready for the big date, where to go and what to talk about, and how to tell if a second date is on the cards. Written for those with little or no prior experience on the dating scene, the book discusses how to know if you are ready for a relationship, what qualities to look for in a potential girlfriend, and if dating goes well how to make a relationship work.Trade ReviewWhile it's not always obvious in our behavior, dating can be a baffling experience for many men. Author John Miller demystifies many challenges related to dating by providing what's needed by everyone, including men living on the autism spectrum - he gives us information! Miller discusses very personal aspects of relationship building and provides practical advice related to confusing aspects of dating, such as self-disclosure, flirting behavior, dating rituals, and the pitfalls that can sometimes accompany relationships. Through anecdotes and the sharing of his personal journey, Miller reminds men living on the spectrum that dating can be a successful and enjoyable experience. -- Dr. Marc Ellison, Interim Executive Director, West Virginia Autism Training Center, Marshall UniversityA wonderfully practical and helpful book on a very important issue. This volume is full of helpful suggestions and will be of great interest to individuals with social disabilities navigating the complex world of social relationships. -- Dr. Fred Volkmar, Director of Child Study Center at Yale University School of Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Autism and Developmental DisordersIn Decoding Dating John Miller strips bare the intricacies of dating and relationships that can be elusive to all adults. With a style that is brutally honest and embedded with humor and personal experience, John provides a thorough set of basic instructions for the aspiring dater. Decoding Dating is a particularly rich guidebook for men with Autism Spectrum Disorder. -- Professor Lindee Morgan, Florida State University Autism InstituteJohn Miller takes on the difficult terrain of dating with objectivity and sensitivity. John patches up the twists and turns that follow the ever-evasive art of dating and courting, with practical ideas and clear explanations that will help everyone (on the autism spectrum or not) understand the nuances and importance of dating with grace and class. I'm going to strongly suggest my husband read this book! -- Liane Holliday Willey, author of Pretending to be Normal, Safety Skills for Asperger Women, Asperger Syndrome in the Family, and editor of Asperger Syndrome in AdolescenceJohn Miller's book is aimed at the male with autism seeking a female partner. John is an adult with autism himself who is married with a child... He shares some of his personal experiences and professional practice as a teacher of students with Autism Spectrum Conditions along with his guidance and advice... Sections of the book are extremely valuable, particularly in the realms of teaching and awareness in social expectations and making the relationship work... There is much that any adult with autism can learn from this book, regardless of whether they are seeking a partner or not. -- Sarah Hendrickx, author * GAP - Good Autism Practice *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. 1. To Disclose or Not to Disclose: The Positives and Pitfalls of Autism Disclosure. 2. Entering the Dating Arena. 3. Flirting: Giving and Reading Signals. 4. Caution: Read Before Dating. 5. Getting Ready for the Big Night. 6. Interview or Interrogation. 7. She Likes Me, She Likes Me Not: Assessing the Aftermath of the Date. 8. Dating Pointers. 9. What is a Relationship? 10. Are All Relationships Created Equally? 11. What Type of Woman is Right for Me? 12. Qualities Found in an Ideal Girlfriend. 13. Communication is the Key. 14. Aspie and Autie Pitfalls in Relationships. 15. How to Attempt to Make a Relationship Work. 16. Meeting Her Family and Friends. 17. Sex: The Double Edged Sword. Conclusion. Autism and Relationships Glossary. Useful Resources.

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Book SynopsisPoems of magical cynicism in Tottenham's third poetry collection.

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Book Synopsis"An Indian Attachment" tells the story of a love affair between Sarah, a young British woman of adventurous spirit, and Jungli, an impoverished, opium-addicted Sikh temple servant. But this is not just a cross-cultural love story. With totally convincing authority, it immerses the reader in the realities of rural India like no other book, made vivid by a meticulous examination of landscape and a description of the realities of desperate poverty, first in a remote Punjabi village in 1979 and afterwards in a fly-blown, rat- and snake-infested, ramshackle community which grew up around an authoritarian holy man.

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Book SynopsisIs the internet changing the relationship between the sexes? While eighty per cent of those interviewed in polls say that affairs are wrong, for example, the percentage who admit to having had an affair has doubled every ten years to 2010. Looking at the latest data, social scientist Catherine Hakim traces new faultlines between men and women and how they are shifting in our increasingly sexualized culture in this landmark study of modern love and marriage.Trade Review'A masterwork.' INDEPENDENT'Too juicy to ignore.' THE TIMES'The grown-up way to love.' SUNDAY TIMES 'The recipe for happiness?' TELEGRAPH 'How we manage love and relationships.' OBSERVER 'Can having an affair save your marriage?' Bel Mooney,DAILY MAILTable of ContentsPreface 51 Introduction 2 Puritans and Sex 3 What Married People Find in Affairs 4 Impacts5 The Pitch 6 Courtship and Shopping7 The Actual Dates 8 Logistics 9 The Secret Garden 10 Bad Behaviour 11 Ethics 12 Endings 13 The Floating World Economies of Desire (NEW)Notes References Notes and References to Economies of Desire

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Book SynopsisMarried life is full of trials and blessings, no matter what season of marriage you are in. One day you're saying your wedding vows, enjoying the honeymoon, making a home together ... and the next you're working through domestic challenges, paying the mortgage and struggling to remember the anniversary. Sometimes just a little wisdom and encouragement is needed to help along the way. Help is here! Katharine Hill offers her wisdom and guidance in stories and bite-sized chapters to help navigate the different seasons of marriage. In the busyness of life, this encouraging book is great for those who want to focus on what matters the most, to have the very best for their marriage. With practical tips, sayings to read while waiting for the kettle to boil and hilarious cartoons to make you laugh, whether you are newlywed, or reaching your golden anniversary this book is here to help couples thrive. So, put the kettle on, take a minute, and, if you forget everything else, remember this...

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Book SynopsisIn Your Love Stars, Jane Struthers unlocks the secrets to improving your relationships – from romantic to family, friendships to work, and even with your pets – with the help of astrology. Jane explains that understanding your astrological birth chart, which is a snapshot of the heavens at the moment of your birth, will give insight into your own unique way of giving and receiving love. The book focuses on the zodiac signs occupied by the planets Venus and Mars when you were born, as they have the biggest influence on love and relationships. You don't have to be an expert astrologer to use Your Love Stars as Jane will guide you every step of the way. You can identify your own Venus and Mars signs with the help of a series of easy-to-follow tables and then you're ready to discover how you respond to relationships.Your Love Stars will take you on a fascinating journey as you learn whether you're best suited to close and intense relationships, easy-going and freedom-loving connections, or something in between. The deeper you dive into your birth chart, the more you'll understand how you relate to others, and you'll be on your way to deeper, more fulfilling relationships in no time.

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Book SynopsisYour partner's addiction takes a toll on both of your lives. That doesn't mean you should turn your back on the person you love. We've been told that staying with a partner who struggles with addiction--whether it be with drugs, alcohol, or addictive behaviors--means that we're enabling their destructive behavior. That wanting to help them means we're codependent, and that the best thing for both of us is to walk away from the relationship entirely. But is that true? When Your Partner Has an Addiction challenges the idea that the best chance for recovery--for the addict and their partner--is to walk away. Instead, it makes the revolutionary claim that you, and the love you have for your partner, can be a key part of his or her journey to recovery. Together, addiction activist and bestselling author Christopher Kennedy Lawford and psychotherapist Beverly Engel, MFT, take a fresh look at addiction and codependency--the latest research on what causes them and what the two have in common. Rather than treat addiction or codependency as disease or weakness, When Your Partner Has an Addiction honors the trauma and shame that often lie at their source and shows you how to use your love to combat that shame, allowing you to more effectively support your partner and heal yourself. The research proves that, while you cannot "fix" your partner, you can have a positive impact on their recovery. Whether you suffer from codependency, and whether your partner is already in recovery, When Your Partner Has an Addiction provides you with proven techniques and strategies to drastically improve your relationship and help get your partner the help he needs--without leaving and while taking care of yourself in the process.Trade Review"This complex issue affects the lives of millions of people and their families every day. Christopher and Beverly should be applauded for approaching a delicate subject with true compassion." --Maria Shriver "One of the best books available on codependency... Here you will learn how to return to compassion and how to back off without backing out of a relationship altogether." --Dr. Drew "When Your Partner Has an Addiction is a godsend for the millions who feel trapped between hope and despair... Lawford writes with elegance, wisdom, and compassion in a guide that can change -- even save -- your life." --David Sheff, author of Beautiful Boy and Clean "A terrific primer for dealing with a practicing addict that respects both partners struggle with codependency. It provides practical solutions to avoid enabling and how to be a compassionate supporter of your loved one." --Darlene Lancer, author of Codependency for Dummies and Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps to Freeing the True YouTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I. Love, Compassion, and Understanding Chapter 1: Love and Addiction: Can They Coexist? Chapter 2: Do I Love My Partner Enough to Stay? Chapter 3: Hope and Compassion: The Keys to Healing Part II. Taking on a Compassionate Attitude Chapter 4: A Fresh Look at Addiction Chapter 5: A Different Perspective on Codependency Part III. Your Role in Your Partner's Recovery Chapter 6: The Difference between Codependency and Compassion Chapter 7: Should You Be a Supporter or a Collaborator? Chapter 8: Becoming a Compassionate Supporter Chapter 9: Becoming a Compassionate Collaborator Chapter 10: Creating Your Own Self-Care Program Conclusion Appendix I: Types of Childhood Abuse Appendix II: Options for Recovery Endnotes About the Authors

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Book Synopsis“A powerful confidence boost well worth the read.” —Manhattan Book ReviewModern romance is broken. It's time to flip the script. Apps have transformed dating from a mysterious adventure into a daily chore. Young, single, college-educated women are sick and tired of competing for a shrinking supply of guys. And marriage-material men, long expected to take the lead when it comes to asking women out, are suddenly balking at making the first move, fearing they'll come across as creepy or inappropriate. Society is changing, which means it's time for dating to evolve. Millennial and Gen Z women are more than capable of seeking out what—and who—they want. They're standouts in the classroom and champions on the playing fields. They're leaders in the workplace and trailblazers in city halls, state houses, and Congress. So why would we tell a generation of badass women that they're not allowed to be bold when it comes to finding love? Why should they have to sit back and wait (and wait and wait) for men to find them? In Make Your Move: The New Science of Dating and Why Women Are in Charge, Jon Birger, author of Date-onomics, offers women bold new strategies for finding the one. Backed by research showing that women can win at romance by making the first move with the men of their choice, Birger explains why: • It's better to choose than to be chosen • The "play hard to get" method is not only outdated but grounded in bad science • The first move does not have to be a big move • It's time to log off of dating apps and date men you actually know • The workplace can be a terrific place to meet a long-term romantic partner • . . . and more! Make Your Move is an honest, solution-based guide to finding love that lasts. If you're tired of playing by old rules, look no further: Make your move and win.Trade Review"Make Your Move is perfect and perfectly timed for me, personally . . . I will now go forth bolder than ever! With data and real-life examples of women who have taken command of their dating lives, Make Your Move will give you the skills and the confidence you need to win at love." —Ylonda Gault, author of Child, Please: How Mama's Old-School Lessons Helped Me Check Myself Before I Wrecked Myself "As a dating coach of 15+ years, I have always recommended that female clients take control of their love lives and witnessed how that consistently leads to more matches than a chivalry-led strategy. Make Your Move expertly outlines this argument and gives women the tools to find quality partners in this changing dating landscape." —Damona Hoffman, advice columnist for the LA Times and host of The Dates & Mates Podcast "Dating's old 'rules' don't work anymore. Today's new era demands a new guidebook for how to seek and create lasting relationships. Thankfully we have Jon Birger, who weaves analytical research, exhaustive reporting, and fun storytelling into practical counsel that moves past all the outdated thinking and tired advice on dating." —Sridhar Pappu, "The Male Animal" columnist for the New York Times "Jon Birger's new book explains why traditional dating advice fails so many of these women—pushing them to play games or conceal career goals just to land a man. I highly recommend Make Your Move to women who are frustrated with the state of modern dating." —Dr. Lynn Westphal, chief medical officer of Kindbody and former director of Stanford University's Fertility Preservation Program "In his seminal Date-onomics, Jon Birger showed how the dating odds are stacked against even the most accomplished women. In Make Your Move, he's reshuffled the deck so that single women have the upper hand. In the high-stakes dating game, Jon Birger offers modern women a winning chance at love." —Melanie Notkin, author of OTHERHOOD: Modern Women Finding a New Kind of Happiness "Jon Birger brings an economist's scientific rigor and a magazine writer's lively writing to the topic of romantic relationships and the high-achieving woman's search for love. If Freakonomics and Liza Mundy's The Richer Sex had a love child, it might be Make Your Move." —Stephanie Mehta, editor in chief of Fast Company "If you're frustrated with the transactional approach to romance fostered by dating apps, Jon Birger's new book offers a refreshing alternative. Navigating the dating world through the lens of science, Make Your Move gives successful women tools and solutions for finding marriage-minded, romantic partners. An honest and compelling read, Make Your Move provides reassurance and hope for singles looking for their dream match." —Amy Andersen, founder of Linx Dating and "the matchmaker of Silicon Valley" as dubbed by Vogue "Smart, fun, and fast-paced, Make Your Move blends anecdotal storytelling about finding love with the latest research on the biology and psychology of dating—research that debunks so much of the conventional wisdom women have been raised on. If you're ready for a new approach for finding a partner, buy Make Your Move!" —Jean Chatzky, bestselling author, financial editor at Today, and host of the HerMoney Podcast "Jon Birger seamlessly weaves together stories, scientific research, and compelling advice on rethinking the outdated gender norms preventing many single women from finding meaningful romantic relationships. With its counterintuitive but critically important message, Make Your Move is a dynamic read for single women of all ages." —Marcia Inhorn, professor of anthropology at Yale University and leading expert on rising global demand for infertility treatmentsTable of ContentsContents Preface: First, a Little Backstory Chapter 1: Breaking the RulesChapter 2: Suitor’s AdvantageChapter 3: Men Like Women Who Like ThemChapter 4: Date Who You KnowChapter 5: The Make Your Move Offline Dating ChallengeChapter 6: Long Live the Office RomanceChapter 7: Get ’Em While You’re Young—or They Are!Chapter 8: Second Time Is a CharmChapter 9: Uncheck the College BoxChapter 10: The Reluctant Groom Conclusion NotesAcknowledgmentsAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisOnline-Dating boomt. Die wenigsten Singles lernen sich heutzutage noch in einer Bar kennen. Allein in Deutschland sind jeden Monat weit über 12 Millionen Singles online auf Partnersuche. Wo und wie findet man da aber, was man wirklich sucht? Und wie sticht man aus der Masse der Singles hervor? Wo finde ich den richtigen Partner für mein Alter, meinen Typ und meine Interessen und Absichten - ob langfristige Beziehung, Flirt oder doch nur Sex? Und wie kann ich sicher daten? Die beiden Dating-Experten Chris Pleines und Andia Bothe führen Sie umfassend durch die digitale Dating-Welt von heute (und morgen).Table of ContentsÜber die Autoren 11 Einleitung 23 Über dieses Buch 24 Konventionen in diesem Buch 24 Was Sie nicht lesen müssen 25 Törichte Annahmen über den Leser 25 Wie dieses Buch aufgebaut ist 26 Teil I: Ein Überblick: Die Online-Dating-Welt von heute 26 Teil II: Schritt für Schritt zum ersten erfolgreichen Date 27 Teil III: Vorsicht im Netz 28 Teil IV: Ein (kurzer) Blick in die Zukunft 29 Teil V: Der Top-Ten- Teil 29 Symbole, die in diesem Buch verwendet werden 29 Wie es weitergeht 30 Teil I: Überblick: Die Online-Dating-Welt von heute 33 Kapitel 1 Online-Dating: Wo und wie alles begann 35 Liebe über Zeit und Medien hinweg 35 Entwicklung des Online-Dating-Markts in Deutschland 39 Kapitel 2 Online-Dating-Angebot heute 43 Partnervermittlungen 43 Dating-Apps 49 Singlebörsen 55 Casual-Dating 59 Ein kleiner Überblick 64 Spezielle Dating-Seiten und Nischen-Dating 66 LGBTQ+ 66 Christliche Dating-Seiten 67 Partnervermittlung Osteuropa 68 Dating 50+ 68 Online-Swingerklubs 69 Portale für Übergewichtige 69 Für Menschen mit Behinderung 69 Für Singles mit Wunsch nach Altersunterschied 69 Andere sehr spezielle Dating-Seiten 70 Kapitel 3 Wieso (nicht) Online-Dating? 73 Für wen ist Online-Dating geeignet? 73 Vorteile des Online-Datings 74 Nachteile des Online-Datings 77 Teil II: Schritt für Schritt zum ersten erfolgreichen Date 81 Kapitel 4 Lernen Sie sich und Ihre Bedürfnisse kennen 83 Lang-oder kurzfristige Beziehung? 84 Was ist Ihnen bei einem Partner wichtig? 86 Kostenpflichtig oder kostenlos? 88 Mitgliederzahlen und Neumitglieder 89 Wie viel Zeit haben Sie für die Partnersuche? 90 Die wichtigsten Fragen auf einen Blick 91 Mehrere Portale für mehr Erfolg nutzen? 92 Kapitel 5 Anmeldeprozess und Profilgestaltung 93 Die häufigsten Anfängerfehler 93 Hinweise in AGB (und »Unterhaltungsrichtlinien«) 94 Sensible Daten 94 Username 95 Bezahlte Mitgliedschaft: ja oder nein? 96 Welche Laufzeit ergibt Sinn? 97 Kündigung, Wertersatz, Widerruf und Garantien 97 Profi-Tipps zum Geld sparen 99 Das beste Online-Profil für jede Gelegenheit und Absicht 99 Wie sieht das perfekte Partnervermittlungs-Profil aus? 100 Wie sieht das perfekte Singlebörsen-Profil aus? 102 Wie sieht das perfekte Casual-Dating- Profil aus? 103 Gelungene (und weniger gelungene) Profiltexte 103 Das perfekte Profilbild 114 Kapitel 6 Swipen, Scrollen, Suchen 135 Die Suche in Partnervermittlungen 135 Die Suche in Singlebörsen 137 Die Suche mit Dating-Apps 138 Die Suche auf Casual-Dating- Portalen 140 Was suchen Singles in der Regel? 140 Wieso falle ich nicht auf? Wieso antwortet mir keiner? 142 Die besten Tage und Zeiten für Online-Dating 143 Kapitel 7 Erste Nachrichten austauschen 145 Schritt für Schritt zur ersten Nachricht 146 Seien Sie interessiert, statt nur interessant 146 Nehmen Sie Bezug auf das Profil 147 Finden und benennen Sie Gemeinsamkeiten 147 Bonus: Stellen Sie eine ungewöhnliche Frage 147 Weitere Tipps für mehr Interesse 148 Erste Nachrichten: Dos & Don’ts 148 So bitte nicht! Erste Nachrichten, die nicht überzeugen 148 Anschreiben, die funktionieren 153 Wann und wie oft sollten Sie schreiben? 156 Wann sollten Sie zu WhatsApp und Co wechseln? 157 Sexting und Nudes 158 Videodates zum Kennenlernen 159 Kapitel 8 Vom Netz ins Offline-Leben 161 Wie viele Personen muss man daten, bevor man einen Partner findet? 161 Das erste Date 162 Die Zeit 162 Der Ort 162 Die Begrüßung 162 Die Themen 163 Die Verabschiedung 164 Was tun bei mehreren netten Matches und Dates? 165 Wann sollte man sich von der Dating- Seite abmelden? 166 Vom Match zum Traualtar? 166 Teil III: Vorsicht im Netz 169 Kapitel 9 Gute und weniger gute Dating-Portale 171 Kapitel 10 Fake-Profile, IKM-Schreiber, Scammer und Co. 177 Animateure, Controller, Moderatoren und IKM-Schreiber 179 Chat-Bots 180 Wie vermeidet man die professionellen Fake-Profile? 180 Karteileichen 181 Romance-Scammer 182 Schritt 1: Aufmerksamkeit gewinnen 182 Schritt 2: Kontaktaufnahme 183 Schritt 3: Ausreden 184 Schritt 4: Geldforderungen 184 Die Maschen der Romance-Scammer 184 Romance-Scammer erkennen 186 Verliebt, gescammt und jetzt? 188 Rechtliches 188 Wie können Sie sich vor Romance-Scammern schützen? 189 Lügen haben kurze Beine: Unwahrheiten auf Dating-Portalen 190 Die größte Lüge: Catfishing 191 Die klassische Lüge: das Aussehen 193 Die unschönste Lüge: Der Beziehungsstatus 194 Die häufigste Lüge: Ich suche eine feste Beziehung 196 Die älteste Lüge: Das Alter 197 Die beliebtesten Lügen: Charakterbeschreibungen 197 Kapitel 11 Safer Surfen: Wie schütze ich meine Privatsphäre? 201 Wie viel ist gut? Daten schützen und teilen 201 Geld und Konten schützen 202 Persönliche Daten und Identität schützen 202 Intimsphäre schützen 203 Sicher sein 203 Privatleben und Beruf schützen 203 Casual-Dating und Blind-Dates – ist das sicher? 204 Zu mir oder zu dir? 204 Im Auge der Öffentlichkeit 205 Doppelt hält besser 205 Kontrollanruf und Codewort 206 Blocken, Melden, Ignorieren: Schutz vor ungewollten Kontakten 206 Auf der Dating-Seite 206 Privat: Handy, Mails, Telefon 207 Wie sicher ist Online-Dating allgemein? 208 Teil IV: Ein (kurzer) Blick in die Zukunft des Online-Datings 209 Kapitel 12 Wie sieht die Zukunft des Online-Datings aus? 211 Senior-Dating 211 Frauen im Fokus 213 Genderpluralität statt Heteronormativität 214 Patchwork-Dating 214 Love at First Byte & Behavioral Matching 215 Geo-Dating 2.0 216 Friendgroup-Dating 217 DNS-Dating 217 Neue Realitäten 219 Augmented Reality Dating 220 Virtual Reality Dating 221 Interactive Dating 221 Hologramm-Apps und Smart Speaker 222 On-Offline-Dating 223 Fazit 223 Teil V: Der Top-Ten-Teil 225 Kapitel 13 Die zehn besten Dating-Seiten für jede Gelegenheit 227 Parship 227 Tinder 227 Badoo 228 Lovoo 228 Bumble 228 LoveScout24 228 Finya 228 Lablue 229 Joyclub 229 C-Date 229 Kapitel 14 Zehn allgemeine Tipps für das perfekte Dating-Profil 231 Der richtige Username 231 Zeigen Sie sich 232 Seien Sie transparent 232 Seien Sie ehrlich 232 Erzählen Sie etwas Besonderes 233 Nehmen Sie sich Zeit für ein detailliertes Profil 233 Seien Sie offen 233 In Maßen, nicht in Massen 234 Das Glas ist halb voll 234 Nutzen Sie Premium-Funktionen 234 Kapitel 15 Zehn Dinge, die nicht im Usernamen stehen sollten 235 Sexy 235 Körbchengröße/Zentimeterangaben 235 Crazy 236 Einsam 236 Kuschel/Knuffel/Knuddel 236 Bärchen/Schatz/Maus 236 Prinz/Prinzessin 236 Endungen mit –i oder -chen 237 Der Wohnort 237 Der eigene Name 237 5 Dinge, die Usernamen ansprechender machen 237 Kapitel 16 10 No-Gos für das Profilbild 239 Nur Selfies 239 Bewerbungsfotos 240 Sonnenbrille 240 Gruppenfotos 240 Oben ohne 240 Verpixelte Fotos 241 Poser-Fotos 241 Unvorteilhafter Hintergrund 241 Promillelastige Fotos 241 Catfishing-Filter 241 5 Tipps für ein perfektes Profilfoto 242 Kapitel 17 10 Dinge, die nicht im Online-Dating-Profil stehen sollten 243 Ihre ganze Lebensgeschichte 243 Finanzielles 243 Krankheiten 244 Ex-Beziehungen 244 Ellenlange Aufzählungen 244 Standardsprüche 244 Zu viele Emojis 244 Social-Media- Profile 245 Private Daten 245 Rechtschreibfehler 245 Kapitel 18 10 No-Gos für erste Nachrichten 247 Hi 247 Hey, wie geht’s? 247 Hey, was machst du? 247 Einfache Komplimente 248 Hey Süße/r 248 Plumpe Anmachsprüche 248 Reine Selbstdarstellung 248 Überschwängliche Komplimente 248 Zu viele Fragen 249 Keine Fragen 249 Kapitel 19 Zehn Dinge, die Sie beim Online-Dating vermeiden sollten 251 Unseriöse Portale 251 Zu kleiner Suchradius 252 Copy-and-paste-Nachrichten 252 Aufdringliches Verhalten 252 Keine Informationen 252 Zu langes Schreiben 253 Vor dem ersten Date nicht telefonieren 253 Zu viele Kontakte knüpfen 253 Falsche Erwartungen 254 Bei Erfolg das Profil nicht löschen 254 Stichwortverzeichnis 255

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Book SynopsisA must-have for mature women who want love filled lives, whether with spouses, new romances or with new enriching experiences.

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