The Boomers' Guide to Online Dating
A thorough yet lighthearted guide to online dating, designed primarily to help the over-35 woman browse Internet sites—with confidence, ease, and a sense of adventure—and capture that special someone.\ Online dating is a national phenomenon, with some 30 million people logging on to dating sites each month. Yet many women over 35 still hesitate when it comes to browsing for a mate.\ That's exactly how author Judsen Culbreth felt when she found herself single again at age 49, after a 20-year...
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"One of the best relationship books for our times. Culbreth's endearing style offers true laughs on the way to securing true love." —Pamela Redmond Satran, author of The Man I Should Have MarriedMaybe you've heard wonderful success stories about online dating but are a little intimidated to try it. Or perhaps you think there are no terrific men your age. That's how journalist Judsen Culbreth felt until she gave online dating a try. She discovered that older single men significantly outnumber women on online dating sites, and, more important, they're eager to make a match with someone who shares their interests (and generation). Whether you're new to online dating, or need a refresher course to boost your dating confidence, Culbreth, who married her cyber-sweetheart at age 52, guides you through the practical aspects of this new venture, including:• The differences among the various Internet date sites• How to craft an online personal ad• E-mail etiquette• When to meet in person She also gently offers you personal wisdom, from uncovering your mental roadblocks to dating and revamping your image, to brushing up on the world of men and how to approach the ever-important topic of intimacy. Filled with real life success stories, checklists, worksheets, and fun facts to get you motivated and courting the smart way, The Boomers' Guide to Online Dating is the reassuring resource you need—your handbook to finding the perfect man.JUDSEN CULBRETH has more than 30 years of experience in magazines and TV journalism, serving as editor-in-chief of Working Mother, executive editor of Redbook, and the first work/family contributing editor on the Today show. With her husband, she divides her time between Montclair, New Jersey, and Fairhope, Alabama.
Acknowledgments ixIntroduction 1Part One: Defining CompatibilityChapter 1. Are You Relationship-Ready? 9Chapter 2. Whom Are You Looking For? 24Chapter 3. Roadblocks to Success 49Part Two: Developing Your Online Dating ToolsChapter 4. The Opening Profile: How to Turn a Browse Into a Click 65Chapter 5. The Art of Answering the Questionnaire 80Chapter 6. The Right Site 92Chapter 7. The Search Is On 108Part Three: Creating connectionChapter 8. E-Mail Magic 121Chapter 9. Safety Concerns: How to Avoid Those Liars, Cads, Stalkers, Cheats, and Bounders 137Chapter 10. Ready to Meet 150Part Four: Closing on CommitmentChapter 11. Chemistry and Sex 177Chapter 12. Your Courtship Calendar 191postscript 208Appendix 209References and sources for further information 218index 223
