Do This, Not That: Dating: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Dating Situations
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Do This, Not That: Dating: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Dating Situations
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Overview
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 that 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.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781507219690 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Adams Media |
| Publication date: | 01/10/2023 |
| Series: | Do This Not That Series |
| Pages: | 192 |
| Sales rank: | 1,045,001 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.80(d) |
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Table of Contents
Introduction 8
How to Use This Book 10
1 Meeting Someone You Like 12
You're Wondering If You're Ready to Date 14
You Feel Like You Never Meet Anyone You Like 16
You Think You're Stuck Always Being "The Friend" 18
The Fear of Being Rejected Is Holding You Back 20
You Feel Very Anxious about Dating 21
You're Not over Your Ex Yet 24
You Don't Think You Have Enough Time to Date 26
You're Not Sure Where to Meet Someone 28
Your Friend Wants to Help with Your Dating Life 30
You Need Help Creating a Good Dating App Profile 32
You Don't Know What First Message to Send on a Dating App 34
You're Dealing with Someone Rude Online 36
You're Jealous of Friends Who Are Meeting That Special Someone 38
You're Attracted to Someone at Your Workplace 40
You're Worried about Ruining a Friendship 42
You Want to Meet Someone IRL 44
2 Going On a First Date 46
You Want to Ask Someone Out 48
Someone Asks You Out, but You're Not Interested 50
You're Feeling Nervous about Meeting Them 52
You Want to Be Safe on a First Date…Even If You're Excited 54
You Need to Decide Where to Go on a First Date 56
You Can't Figure Out Who Pays 58
You're Not Sure How to Get a Good Conversation Going 60
You're Trying to Decide How Personal Is Too Personal 62
You're Feeling Really Uncomfortable and Want to Leave 64
You're Not Sure Whether to Kiss on a First Date 66
You Really Like Them… Now What? 68
You Didn't Feel a Spark and Aren't Sure about Another Date 70
You Want to Be Honest about Past Relationships 72
You Thought You Were Going On a Date Together, but They Brought a Friend 74
You Like Them in Person, but Their Messages Seem Distant 76
You Want to Flirt with Someone Online 78
There's an Awkward Silence on Your Date 80
3 Getting to Know Each Other 82
You Are Having Trouble Being Vulnerable 84
You Don't Agree on Values or Politics 86
You Have Your First Fight 88
You Don't Like Their Friends, and Their Friends Don't Like You 90
You Are Scared to Meet Their Family 92
You're Not Sure How Upfront You Should Be about Wanting (or Not Wanting) Kids 94
You Need to Have the "What Are We?" Talk 96
Your Partner Is Being Controlling 98
You Are Struggling to Trust Your Partner 100
You're Spending the Night with Your Partner for the First Time 102
You Aren't Happy with Your Sexual Relationship 104
You Don't Have Any Hobbies in Common 106
Your Pet Doesn't Like Them 108
You're Planning Your First Vacation Together 110
Your Partner Is Addicted to Social Media 112
They Want to Take Things Really Slowly 114
They Keep Rescheduling Your Dates 116
4 Living Together 118
You Don't Agree on Where to Live 120
You Need to Figure Out Household Finances Together 122
You Need to Distribute Household Chores 124
You're Debating Getting a Pet Together 126
You Don't Agree On Who Is Going to Cook 128
You're a Night Owl and They're an Early Bird (or Vice Versa) 130
You Need Some Space 132
You Don't Like the Same Decor 134
Your Partner Wants to Have People Over More Than You Do 136
You Think Your Partner is Going Through Your Stuff 138
You Want to Talk about Marriage 140
You Are Considering Buying a House Together 142
You're Getting Cold Feet 144
You're Comparing Your Relationship to Other People's 146
Your Partner Wants to Move and You Don't Want To 148
5 Building a Long-Term Relationship 150
Your Sex Life Is Boring 152
Your Sex Drives Aren't In Sync 154
You Want to Break Up 156
Your Partner Is Being Abusive 158
You Are Fighting…a Lot 160
Your Partner's Been Unfaithful 162
You and Your Partner Aren't on the Same Page about Having Kids 164
You Are Having Fertility Issues 166
Your Relationship Changed Once You Had Kids 168
You and Your Partner Are Looking to Reconnect Now That Your Kids Are Moved Out 170
You Are Dealing with an Unexpected Death 172
You Need to Discuss What Will Happen If One of You Dies 174
You Don't Like Your Partner's Family, and They Don't Like You 176
You're Dealing with Your Partner's Ex 178
You're Missing Your Ex 180
You're Not Feeling Appreciated by Your Partner 182
Resource List 184
Index 187