Dating After 50 For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 17. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-118-44132-9 (ISBN)
Description
Meet, date, and start a relationship with Mr. or Ms. Right-after 50 Almost everyone associates falling in love with their younger years, but as the boomer generation ages, more and more people over 50 are jumping back into the dating scene for the first time (in a long time) and need advice and guidance on how the dating world (and ways to find a soul mate) have changed since they last tested the water.
Dating After 50 For Dummies covers the gamut of topics for those dating after 50: the physical and emotional benefits of sex and relationships as we age; dating confidence boosters; dating site options (and signing up for the first trial); safety concerns when dating; fun and different dating ideas; how to introduce a new partner to your children; and much more.
Dating and relationship advice for baby boomers
How to deal with medical issues that can make sex difficult
Dating advice for gays and lesbians
How to build self-esteem for dating after 50
If you're single and over 50, the trusted advice in Dating After 50 For Dummies gives you everything you need to get out there and meet the partner of your dreams.
Dating After 50 For Dummies covers the gamut of topics for those dating after 50: the physical and emotional benefits of sex and relationships as we age; dating confidence boosters; dating site options (and signing up for the first trial); safety concerns when dating; fun and different dating ideas; how to introduce a new partner to your children; and much more.
Dating and relationship advice for baby boomers
How to deal with medical issues that can make sex difficult
Dating advice for gays and lesbians
How to build self-esteem for dating after 50
If you're single and over 50, the trusted advice in Dating After 50 For Dummies gives you everything you need to get out there and meet the partner of your dreams.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-44132-9 (9781118441329)
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Pepper Schwartz is Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington, Seattle, and the AARP's sex and relationship ambassador. She created the matching algorithm for Perfectmatch.com, is a romance consultant to HisandHersvacations.com, and is a former president of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality.
Content
Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Dating After 50 7
Chapter 1: Jumping (Back) into the Dating Pool 9
Chapter 2: Determining Whether You're Ready for a Relationship 23
Chapter 3: Figuring Out Who You're Looking For 35
Chapter 4: Bringing Your Best Self to the Dating World 51
Part II: Where and How to Go Looking for Love 67
Chapter 5: Putting Yourself Out There 69
Chapter 6: The Online Dating Scene: Choosing, Learning, Winning 85
Chapter 7: Mastering the First Date 113
Chapter 8: Staying Safe While Playing the Field 129
Chapter 9: Keeping Things Fresh and New: Dating Ideas 141
Part III: Taking Things to the Next Level 153
Chapter 10: Making Introductions to Loved Ones 155
Chapter 11: Let's Talk about Sex 169
Chapter 12: Sex Together: Potential Issues of Middle Age and Beyond 181
Chapter 13: Considering Money Matters 203
Part IV: Addressing Special Situations 217
Chapter 14: Dealing with Medical Needs 219
Chapter 15: Staying Connected with Your Friends While Dating 231
Chapter 16: Unique Considerations for Gays and Lesbians 245
Part V: The Part of Tens 259
Chapter 17: Ten Common Dating Challenges to Overcome 261
Chapter 18: Ten Signs of a Solid and Worthy Relationship 269
Chapter 19: Ten Over-the-Top Dates Designed to Impress 277
Index 283
Chapter 1: Jumping (Back) into the Dating Pool 9
Chapter 2: Determining Whether You're Ready for a Relationship 23
Chapter 3: Figuring Out Who You're Looking For 35
Chapter 4: Bringing Your Best Self to the Dating World 51
Part II: Where and How to Go Looking for Love 67
Chapter 5: Putting Yourself Out There 69
Chapter 6: The Online Dating Scene: Choosing, Learning, Winning 85
Chapter 7: Mastering the First Date 113
Chapter 8: Staying Safe While Playing the Field 129
Chapter 9: Keeping Things Fresh and New: Dating Ideas 141
Part III: Taking Things to the Next Level 153
Chapter 10: Making Introductions to Loved Ones 155
Chapter 11: Let's Talk about Sex 169
Chapter 12: Sex Together: Potential Issues of Middle Age and Beyond 181
Chapter 13: Considering Money Matters 203
Part IV: Addressing Special Situations 217
Chapter 14: Dealing with Medical Needs 219
Chapter 15: Staying Connected with Your Friends While Dating 231
Chapter 16: Unique Considerations for Gays and Lesbians 245
Part V: The Part of Tens 259
Chapter 17: Ten Common Dating Challenges to Overcome 261
Chapter 18: Ten Signs of a Solid and Worthy Relationship 269
Chapter 19: Ten Over-the-Top Dates Designed to Impress 277
Index 283