Dating 101: The Instant Cure for Romance Blues [Paperback]

Melissa Darnay (Author), Zella Case (Author)

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Review

If you want to know how to find the right person -- and how to stay married forever -- read this book! -- Robert Allen, author of Nothing Down and Multiple Streams of Income

About the Author

Melissa Darnay has devoted her life to the pursuit of love and romance – not just for herself, but for the millions of single people who want love in their lives. She became The Modern-Day Cupid when she worked as a professional matchmaker and singles consultant in the hot singles markets of Northern California and Dallas, Texas. Aside from writing, Melissa lectures at seminars and workshops to help single people find love and happiness.

Zella Case has been a professional matchmaker since 1968 and has over 500 marriages to her credit. To her knowledge, only 17 of her unions have ended in divorce – which is a 4% divorce rate in a country that has a 50%-60% divorce rate! Zella currently helps single people find the love of their loves. She has been happily married to the same man for 60 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Splash of Ink Corp (November 18, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972238603
• ISBN-13: 978-0972238601
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,368,050 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ADD TO MY SHORT LIST OF GREAT DATING BOOKS!, October 28, 2003

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Steve Nakamoto "The Friendly Voice of the... (Huntington Beach, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dating 101: The Instant Cure for Romance Blues (Paperback)

As a dating/relationship author I am always on the search for new information or alternative perspectives on my subject. I came across this author's work on the recommendation of one of my own customers.

At first (being a guy) I wasn't expecting to like the whole "Modern-Day Cupid" idea. But I must admit this book has a certain edge to it that I think practical dating people are going to find useful. This is not a "Dating For Dummies" type book with a million ideas thrown together, but more a focused guide on the most important things to work on.

The two authors have something like 45 years of professional matchmaking experience which, when you come to realize it, makes their advice worth paying attention to (They would not have stayed in business unless they could produce results.)

While most all dating/relationship authors say something about these prerequisites for love: 1) defining what you want, 2) developing self-confidence, and 3) becoming attractive, this book also points out how important it is to understand who you really are as a person. While this may sound very simplistic, the authors point out how many people haven't thought much about what makes them tick and what makes them feel happy/fulfilled.

The major reoccurring theme which I agree with wholeheartedly is that a man or woman must operate from a position of strength is order to have the relationship that they want. It is this strength (confidence, wisdom, centeredness, values, principles) that allows a dater to recognize the so-called "red flags" and act accordingly with their best interests in mind.

In a time when the dating public seems to be so misguided by pop culture advice, here's a thorough book based on extensive matchmaking experience that still has the wisdom, humor, and practical information to make your dating game winnable.

This is one of my new favorites in the dating/relationship genre.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ FOR SINGLES, December 16, 2002

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Beth (Walnut Creek, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dating 101: The Instant Cure for Romance Blues (Paperback)

It seems like after I hit 30, I found myself mysteriously single. When I read this book, it was like a big "AHA!" All of a sudden I KNEW why I was still single. Since reading "Dating 101" my life has literally changed. Instead of going home to watch "Sex and the City," I'm actually out having dates. And I'm having a blast! I have so many different guys chasing me that I feel like my fairy godmother came down, waved her magic wand and changed me into a Homecoming Queen. I never knew my life could be so exciting.

Whoever said you can't get married after 30 is dead wrong. I was considering spending $2,000 with a dating service, but I just saved almost two grand by buying and reading this book. I can't thank the authors enough.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! Very encouraging and informative!, December 10, 2002

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Mandy Gill (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dating 101: The Instant Cure for Romance Blues (Paperback)

As a single person, Dating 101: The Instant Cure for Romance Blues has definately given me a more positive and optimistic outlook on dating. It has given me a hopeful approach to meeting that special someone. From my experience, dating can be very frustrating. Prior to opening myself to this book, my outlook on dating was a very pessimistic one. Thanks to Melissa Darnay, I am currently dating several wonderful people just by taking her advice and following some her simple dating techniques. I highly recommend this book to all of the single people out there. Once you buy this book, you'll be glad you did.