In today's world, nearly every woman will date a separated or divorced man at some point during her single life. These men come with numerous unexpected challenges, such as children, difficult ex-wives, substantial financial obligations, and unresolved grief, guilt, or anger. "Dating the Divorced Man" helps women: detect problems early on-and tackle them; identify problems that "come with the territory" vs. those that are unacceptable; evaluate whether marriage is ultimately the right choice; and asks those tougher divorced-man questions like: is it ok for him to spend time with his ex? How do you spot a man on the rebound? When is a divorced man ready to date? Written for today's single women and filled-with real-life insight and advice, "Dating the Divorced Man" offers the tools they need to make the right decisions.
Dr. Christie Hartman is a psychologist, author, and coach who specializes in research-based advice for singles looking to find love. She is the author of "Dating the Divorced Man: Sort through the Baggage to Decide if He's Right for You." This groundbreaking, highly successful book leaves no stone unturned when it comes to the numerous challenges that come with dating divorced men and men with children. "Dating the Divorced Man" has been called "a MUST READ for anyone considering dating a man who is separated, divorcing, divorced, or still married but shopping for a girlfriend."
Christie is also the author of "It's Not Him, It's YOU: The Truth You May Not Want - But Need - To Hear." In this insightful and research-based book, Christie covers women's Top Ten dating mistakes, from the pitfalls of not initiating contact with men to the destructive power of a bad attitude. Recognizing that dating will challenge even the most confident woman, "It's Not Him, It's YOU" debunks many of the myths women are taught about dating and empowers them in their search for Mr. Right.
Most recently, Christie released her first book for men, "Changing Your Game: A Man's Guide to Success with Women." Recognizing that achieving success with women isn't about tactics, ploys, or trolling bars to get women into the sack, "Changing Your Game" shows men the mindset and skills that lead to real success with women.
As a dating coach, Christie has helped women improve their dating skills and create online dating profiles that attract men. She has also coached women from around the world who are dating separated and divorced men, providing support and advice for the difficulties these women face.
Christie has appeared on national television, including the Today Show and Fox News Live, and has had numerous appearances on local TV shows such as News2 Denver and the Everyday show with Natalie Tysdal. She has made numerous radio appearances across the U.S and Canada, published articles with social websites such as SocialJane.com and Cupid's Pulse, and has been quoted in articles for CNN.com, Match.com, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, and Shape.
Christie earned her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Colorado, where she studied psychopathology and behavioral genetics. A resident of Denver, Christie enjoys the outdoors: she's a runner who has completed two marathons as well as numerous half-marathons and mountain trail races. She's hiked eight 14ers (mountains over 14,000 feet), she camps and skis, and she enjoys the occasional poker game.
