121 First Dates: How to Succeed at Online Dating, Fall in Love, and Live Happily Ever After (Really!)

Intrepid dater Newman—now in a long-term relationship—reveals the bumpy road she traveled to her own happy-ever-after. After advising female readers about preparations for finding Mr. Right—including what to expect and what not to, avoiding common mistakes, and mastering the “art of flirting”—she takes on an emotionally fraught topic: the first date. Newman offers women tips for navigating first dates, such as appropriate subjects for conversation (she recommends not talking about sex), before moving on to what comes next. Here, she counsels readers on why men might not call for a second date, and if they do, when to sleep with a new boyfriend for the first time. This frank advice will help those still struggling to find love believe in its ultimate possibility. (Jan.)