Wendy Newman - 121 First Dates: How to Succeed at Online Dating, Fall in Love, and Live Happily Ever After (Really!)

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Praise for Wendy Newmans

Ever feel like youre royally screwed when it comes to dating? Like youre more likely to be kidnapped by terrorists than find Mr. Right? This is your book. Wendy is like your awesomest girlfriend, only she actually gives good dating advice. Shell make you laugh with her whip smart remarks, cheer you up, cheer you on, and encourage you every step of the way.

Linda Sivertsen , bestselling author and creator of The Boyfriend Log iPhone dating app

With a warm, experienced, been-there, done-that tone, Wendy Newman not only chronicles the many challenges for women navigating the modern dating world, but she also reframes them in such a manner that will make even the most jaded dater breathe a sigh of relief. While most self-help books tell you what you want to hear, Newman tells you what you need to hear with such compassion that youll probably want to email her in six months to tell her that you listened to her advice and finally found love.

Evan Marc Katz , dating coach and author

Wendy Newman takes the mystery, the game playing, and strategizing out of dating. She went on 121 first dates, so you can short-cut your journey into the partnership thats in your future. Brilliant. A masterpiece. The best dating book Ive read in a decade.

Julie Ferman , personal matchmaker and dating coach, www.JulieFerman.com

If you feel uncomfortable about dating or youre dreading jumping into dating online, 121 First Dates is for you! No formulaic tips, tricks, or rules to follow, Wendys is an authentic and realistic approach that will have you feeling more confident about dating, no matter your age, body type, or personal struggles. Shell give you the sense that being yourself is better than okay. 121 First Dates is more than a dating guideits a manual for empowered living!

Bombshell Betty Betty Field , pinup, burlesque, and body image maven

When I first read 121 First Dates , it was like Wow, so thats where I went wrong... and bam! Thats how I can fix it! Wendy nailed it!

Esha Mohanh , Behind the Look LA

121 First Dates is a refreshing, riveting, insightful, and eye-opening look into relationships, romance, courting, and sexuality. Wendy Newmans work offers a profound punch that immediately wakes you up to the glory and magic of romance while journeying through the eyes of passion, sensuality, and true partnership and oneness. If you are looking to unravel the mystery of love then this book is for you.

Nicole Brandon , motivational speaker, life coach, author, actress, and the CEO of Artistry In Motion (A.I.M. For Excellence Inc.)

Wendy helps would-be daters get their feet wet in the seemingly murky pond of online dating and meeting men in the real world. She shares mortifying and hilarious moments as well as useful tips on flirting, self-care, and how to be your best self while finding the best guy for you. Do yourself a favor and read this book.

Marie Benard , talk show host at CiTR 101.9 FM Vancouver, B.C.

The first date you should make is with 121 First Dates , sit down with a glass of wine and dive right in. Youll learn more about dating than you even thought to ask.

Grae Drake , film commentator and TV host, Rotten Tomatoes

Sadly, the normal process of dating usually robs women of our most attractive, fall-in-love-with qualities: self-confidence, authenticity, and passion. Wendy Newman is out to change all that with delightful wit, compassion, and humor. The judgment-free zone located within the pages of 121 First Dates playfully guides women through the dating process, while granting them the freedom and permission to find what they truly need in a relationship.

Alison A. Armstrong , author of The Queens Code

Wendy Newman has created a smart, engaging, and compassionate dating guide for women. She shares her victories, struggles, and mistakes without apology in the hopes that her journey will inspire others to live to their full love potential.

Sheila Kelley , creator of Sheila Kelley S Factor and author of The S Factor

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Newman, Wendy,

121 first dates : how to succeed at online dating, fall in love, and live happily ever after (really!) / Wendy Newman.

pages cm

1. Dating (Social customs). 2 Online dating. 3. Man-woman relationships. 4. Mate selection. I. Title. II. Title: One hundred twenty one first dates.

HQ801.N486 2016

306.73dc23

2015023228

ISBN 978-1-58270-572-9

ISBN 978-1-5011-1147-1 (eBook)

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