Joy Browne - Dating For Dummies

Dating For Dummies

by Dr. Joy Browne

Dating For Dummies

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About the Author

Dr. Joy Browne is not only a dating guru, but also a licensed clinical psychologist who has hosted her own nationally and internationally syndicated talk show since dirt was invented. She has won numerous awards, including back-to-back female Talk Show Host of the Year; was nominated for the Marconi award for best talk show host; was named one of USA Todays 10 most influential broadcasters; and is a member of Vanity Fairs Radio Hall of Fame. The American Psychological Association has awarded her the Presidents Award, and she is number 10 on the list of the 25 Greatest Radio Talk Show Hosts of all Time. She is the author of 14 books and counting. In her spare time she has appeared on everyones television show, including her own on CBS and Discovery Health. Dr. Joy enjoys hot air ballooning, yoga, and helping people to improve their lives. She has appeared in two Broadway shows, as well as several well-reviewed documentaries, and has made her singing debut at the Friar Club. Can Hollywood be far behind?

Shes gotten her dating experience on the front lines, by watching, listening, and doing, and is always working on a book about relationships.

Dedication

To everyone whos out there giving it the old campers try courage!

Authors Acknowledgments

Writing is hard, lonely work, which is why this section is so often over the top in sentiment. People who were there when you were going through the labor, saw you sweaty and cranky, and still stuck by you are much to be valued, and this group certainly qualifies.

Tami Booth was the midwife, if ever there was one. From moment one, she stayed the course, even with elements that seemed part of a cruel joke. Kathy Welton backed the project, even if it meant taking on the gods of conformity and wrestling them to the ground. Tracy Barr kept the work feasible when the effort was literally dissolving before everyones horrified eyes, and I thank her husband and babies for sharing her with me for weeks of phone calls and faxes and really dedicated work. Mary Hogan slapped life into a project that seemed oxygen-deprived and calmed me with her willingness to help and set limits. Kevin Thornton rode in on his trusty white horse to shepherd the project to the final glory.

For this new edition, Tracy Boggier kept her eye on the project even when it gave her a headache, as is the nature of her commitment. Chrissy Guthrie made online editing fun and a whole lot less scary. Having a team that is smart and also makes you feel smart is a true blessing.

I also want to thank all my callers whove shared their tales of woe or wonder; friends and family members (you know who you are) whove called at 2 a.m. to cry or celebrate; and certainly all the guys whove made me part of the great dating experience.

If you see yourself in this book, think kindly of both of us, because, after all, when it comes to dating, were all dummies.

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