Do this. not that: dating What to do (and not do) in 75+ difficult dating situations
Book - 2023
"How do you deal with dating apps, that commitment question, or if you want kids but they don't? Do This, Not That: Dating is here to help with all your relationship situations. Romantic relationships can be full of challenging situations and emotions, and no matter how passionate, frustrated, excited, or downright angry you feel, it's important for you to communicate and find a solution that works for both you and your partner. Whether you're struggling to find the right words or simply aren't sure how to approach a topic, this book will give you the tools you need to move forward productively...or learn when to let go and move on. In Do This, Not That: Dating, you'll find eighty common relationship issues tha...t cover everything from your first date to your first fight-and beyond. For each situation, you'll discover exactly what to do and what to avoid, then learn exactly how to make it happen. Find tips to reframe your thinking, simple scripts to help you figure out what to say, and even advice on your next steps depending on your initial conversation. This book is your must-have guide to any unexpected situation relationships throw your way"--
- Subjects
- Genres
- Self-help publications
Handbooks and manuals - Published
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New York :
Adams Media
2023.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First Adams Media hardcover edition
- Physical Description
- 190 pages ; 21 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781507219690
- Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- 1. Meeting Someone You Like
- You're Wondering If You're Ready to Date
- You Feel Like You Never Meet Anyone You Like
- You Think You're Stuck Always Being "The Friend"
- The Fear of Being Rejected Is Holding You Back
- You Feel Very Anxious about Dating
- You're Not over Your Ex Yet
- You Don't Think You Have Enough Time to Date
- You're Not Sure Where to Meet Someone
- Your Friend Wants to Help with Your Dating Life
- You Need Help Creating a Good Dating App Profile
- You Don't Know What First Message to Send on a Dating App
- You're Dealing with Someone Rude Online
- You're Jealous of Friends Who Are Meeting That Special Someone
- You're Attracted to Someone at Your Workplace
- You're Worried about Ruining a Friendship
- You Want to Meet Someone IRL
- 2. Going On a First Date
- You Want to Ask Someone Out
- Someone Asks You Out, but You're Not Interested
- You're Feeling Nervous about Meeting Them
- You Want to Be Safe on a First Date...Even If You're Excited
- You Need to Decide Where to Go on a First Date
- You Can't Figure Out Who Pays
- You're Not Sure How to Get a Good Conversation Going
- You're Trying to Decide How Personal Is Too Personal
- You're Feeling Really Uncomfortable and Want to Leave
- You're Not Sure Whether to Kiss on a First Date
- You Really Like Them... Now What?
- You Didn't Feel a Spark and Aren't Sure about Another Date
- You Want to Be Honest about Past Relationships
- You Thought You Were Going On a Date Together, but They Brought a Friend
- You Like Them in Person, but Their Messages Seem Distant
- You Want to Flirt with Someone Online
- There's an Awkward Silence on Your Date
- 3. Getting to Know Each Other
- You Are Having Trouble Being Vulnerable
- You Don't Agree on Values or Politics
- You Have Your First Fight
- You Don't Like Their Friends, and Their Friends Don't Like You
- You Are Scared to Meet Their Family
- You're Not Sure How Upfront You Should Be about Wanting (or Not Wanting) Kids
- You Need to Have the "What Are We?" Talk
- Your Partner Is Being Controlling
- You Are Struggling to Trust Your Partner
- You're Spending the Night with Your Partner for the First Time
- You Aren't Happy with Your Sexual Relationship
- You Don't Have Any Hobbies in Common
- Your Pet Doesn't Like Them
- You're Planning Your First Vacation Together
- Your Partner Is Addicted to Social Media
- They Want to Take Things Really Slowly
- They Keep Rescheduling Your Dates
- 4. Living Together
- You Don't Agree on Where to Live
- You Need to Figure Out Household Finances Together
- You Need to Distribute Household Chores
- You're Debating Getting a Pet Together
- You Don't Agree On Who Is Going to Cook
- You're a Night Owl and They're an Early Bird (or Vice Versa)
- You Need Some Space
- You Don't Like the Same Decor
- Your Partner Wants to Have People Over More Than You Do
- You Think Your Partner is Going Through Your Stuff
- You Want to Talk about Marriage
- You Are Considering Buying a House Together
- You're Getting Cold Feet
- You're Comparing Your Relationship to Other People's
- Your Partner Wants to Move and You Don't Want To
- 5. Building a Long-Term Relationship
- Your Sex Life Is Boring
- Your Sex Drives Aren't In Sync
- You Want to Break Up
- Your Partner Is Being Abusive
- You Are Fighting...a Lot
- Your Partner's Been Unfaithful
- You and Your Partner Aren't on the Same Page about Having Kids
- You Are Having Fertility Issues
- Your Relationship Changed Once You Had Kids
- You and Your Partner Are Looking to Reconnect Now That Your Kids Are Moved Out
- You Are Dealing with an Unexpected Death
- You Need to Discuss What Will Happen If One of You Dies
- You Don't Like Your Partner's Family, and They Don't Like You
- You're Dealing with Your Partner's Ex
- You're Missing Your Ex
- You're Not Feeling Appreciated by Your Partner
- Resource List
- Index