Self Dating

First time I saw her was in the mirror on my locker door. I'd kicked my swim gear onto the bottom shelf and was reaching to the top for my calc book when she opened her locker across the hall. She had a streaked blonde ponytail dangling out the back of her baseball cap.... We slammed our lockers in unison and turned. Her eyes met mine. "Hi," she said, smiling. My stomach fluttered. "Hi," I answered automatically. She was new. Had to be. I would've noticed her. She sauntered away, but not before I caught a glimpse of her T-shirt. It said: IMRU? Am I what?

"I recommend this book. Indeed, I've already recommended it to one of my patients." --- Charles C. McCormack, Individual and Couples Psychotherapist and Award-Winning Author "Great guide to read before you start dating." --- Cydney O'Sullivan, Best-Selling Author, CEO of Millionaires Acadamy, International Speaker and Serial Entrepeneur When you’re in love, things are fragile, and the last thing you want to do is mess it all up... with stupid sh*t. In this book, I'll tell you exactly how to avoid sabotaging things with your crush, date or partner, and what to do so you’ll have the best ...

Is it possible to find love again after a breakup, death, or divorce? At the end of a relationship, it can sometimes feel like the end of the world. Devastation, loneliness, and bitterness are some emotions that exist due to a breakup, a divorce, or the loss of a loved one. But in this compassionate guide, Dr. John Gray expresses that you will survive and tells you how to find love again.

Living, Loving, & Learning is the only complete collection of Leo Buscaglia’s popular lectures, originally delivered via in-person talks and eventually broadcast to worldwide audiences on PBS from 1970 to 1981. Drawing on his personal life and including practical experience gathered while teaching his renowned “Love Class” at the University of Southern California, Buscaglia’s personal stories are amusing and informative depictions of how to live a life filled with love.

High-achieving women have figured out every aspect of their lives—except how to find love on their terms. The truth is that the conversation about women and dating is still stuck in the dark ages. Lily Womble, former top matchmaker turned dating coach, has seen it all. Most single women she meets are exhausted and have been taught to believe that they want too much, are too much, and that they need to settle to find partnership. Lily shares her proven feminist framework that has helped millions of women create epic lives that center around their own agency, aliveness, and power.

Mastering the Game Without Losing Yourself" by Kaiim Daids A Page-Turning Guide for the Modern Man Masculinity Redefined Are you tired of chasing validation and playing a game you were never meant to win Discover The Art of Mackin': Mastering the Game Without Losing Yourself-a bold, unfiltered guide for men ready to reclaim power through purpose, integrity, and emotional intelligence. Written by dynamic thought leader Kaiim Daids, this book isn't about manipulation-it's about evolution. Whether you're navigating heartbreak, dating with intention, or seeking deeper meaning in your masculine ...

"At last, a deeply important guide to help women through the dating maze. Written by someone who has been there, this book is easy to read and filled with exercises that are both enlightening and practical. “ - Linda Carroll, therapist and author of Love Skills;The Keys to Unlocking Lasting, Wholehearted Love Choice Points in Dating is a wise and practical guide to help you decide who to date, how to date, and how to go on your last first date! Have you ever asked yourself “where are all the great men?” Have you wondered why you keep dating the same person with a different face? ...

He’s cute, charming… and completely clueless. If you’ve ever found yourself dating a man-child who treats responsibility like it’s optional and emotional maturity like a foreign language, Dating Peter Pan is the self help book you didn’t know you desperately needed. This is your no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud survival guide to dealing with the naive, the emotionally unavailable, and the eternally confused “nice guys” who just can’t grow up. Whether he vanishes during conflict, needs constant coaching, or simply refuses to commit—you’re not crazy. You’re just dating a boy ...

From Isolation to Empowerment: A Woman’s Guide to Life After Divorce addresses the profound emotional and psychological impact of divorce on women's lives, particularly those who have experienced isolation, financial challenges, or abuse. The book emphasizes the importance of recovery and empowerment as indispensable elements of the healing journey. By carefully navigating the trauma of loss and disenfranchisement, readers are encouraged to acknowledge their feelings of fear, confusion, and diminished self-worth, allowing them to grieve the relationships they envisioned and begin to build...

In How to Get Over a Boy, Chidera Eggerue will show you, once and for all, how to reframe the stale goal of finding a man. She will equip you with tangible and applicable solutions for every part of your dating life, helping you recognise that men hold as much power in our romantic lives as we grant them. In the past, dating books tend to lean more into the territory of 'how to make him find you hot!', 'how to make him jealous!', 'how to get him to propose!'. But these how-tos are placing men on a pedestal of being 'the prize'. Men are never the prize. You are.

Coupling stories of abused women and abusive men from her own case studies, Patricia Evans here gives you the tools you need to transform your relationship. Most important, she assures you that such a transformation is possible—given the right circumstances. Evans also helps you determine if your abuser really has changed—or if he’s merely creating the illusion of change. And if he hasn’t changed, Evans helps you decide whether it’s time to leave the relationship—and what to do when it is.

If you are sleeping single in a double bed or walking down the street thinking, "How do I meet that guy?"; if you're on your 20th date and he's no more committed than when you first exchanged cell phone numbers; if everyone you know is getting married for the second time and you can't even get a first date; if you love the one you're with but the relationship needs some spark...then this book is for you.

Rewriting the Rules is a friendly guide through the complicated—and often contradictory—advice that's given about sex and gender, monogamy and conflict, break-up and commitment. It asks questions about the rules of love, such as which to choose from all the rules on offer? Do we stick to the old rules we learnt growing up, or do we try something new and risk being out on our own? And what about the times when the rules we love by seem to make things worse?

It’s time to take the next steps to understanding and healing your relationship anxiety. With Overcoming Relationship Anxiety, you’ll learn more about what relationship anxiety is and what can cause it, as well as how it can negatively impact the long-term health of your relationship. Then, it’s time to build your personalized path to healing yourself and your relationships. You’ll learn new strategies for coping with the symptoms of relationship anxiety, develop new skills and behaviors to overcome those old, unhelpful habits, and strengthen your connection with your partner.

“Masculinity Is Not Something Given To You, But Something You Gain. And You Gain It By Winning Small Battles With Honor.” - Norman Mailer Today, a man's largest problem is frequently more significant than his struggle with himself and his daily worries. The largest struggle a man has in a culture that doesn't value manhood is the bitterness he feels for not being recognized and rewarded for all he does to support his wife, his family, and society as a whole. In today's society, males are taught that they must make self-sacrificing decisions and serve as the primary breadwinners for ...

How to Love Yourself (and Sometimes Other People) is a smart, hip guide for spiritual seekers who want to experience more love and stability in all forms of relationships. Told from the unique vantage points of authors Meggan Watterson and Lodro Rinzler, this book explores staying anchored in the foundation of self-love as you navigate the natural (and often stormy) cycle of a relationship. Their dual perspectives as teachers and scholars of Christian mysticism and Buddhism make for a rich and fascinating dialogue that covers everything from sex to breakups.

Unlock the secrets of love written in the stars. From fiery Aries to dreamy Pisces, every zodiac sign offers a unique approach to romance. In Romance in the Stars: Astrology in Love and Relationships, you’ll delve into: How your sun, moon, and rising signs influence your love life. The dynamics of zodiac compatibility—what works, what challenges, and why. Practical tips for building deeper connections based on astrological insights. Romantic advice tailored to each sign to help you find and nurture lasting love. Perfect for astrology enthusiasts and romantics alike, this book offers a ...

The qualities that men love and look for in a woman while on a date will be very, very different from the qualities women want and desire most in a man. Unfortunately, it's this lack of knowledge regarding these differences that tends to confuse and trip many women up during those first few dates. If you don't know what men want and what makes them feel love-smitten on a date, then you might find yourself struggling to connect with quality men and unable to keep them interested in you.

Most struggling couples let issues like miscommunication, distrust, neglect, and faded romance sit and fester for years before seeking help in their relationships. In many cases, splitting up can be the result of leaving these problems unattended for too long, when they could have been resolved at home with self-counselling. Through the tips outlined in Self-Counsel Your Struggling Marriage, you and your spouse will discover a greater understanding of your marriage and the appropriate mindset you need to start addressing difficult issues and more.

In this expanded third edition, Brenda Schaeffer draws on years of feedback and new developments to foster an understanding of love addiction: what it is and what it is not, how to identify it, and, even more important, how to break free of it. Stories of real people struggling to develop sound relationships illustrate the characteristics of healthy love and help listeners to free themselves to find real intimacy.