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I Love You, Let's Meet: Adventures in Online Dating [Hardcover]

Virginia Vitzthum
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


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Book Description

February 1, 2007
In this savvy guide to the world of online dating, the author goes underground to navigate the meanings and mores of love on the Web. Using interviews, anecdotes, and her own experience with online dating, Vitzthum builds an animated and irreverent narrative about modern intimacy.


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Vitzthum has left no stone unturned in the world of online dating, from her love/hate relationship with the hipster-oriented Nerve.com to the facts behind the "science" of matching sites like eHarmony.com and Match.com and the musings of a charming, well-educated, British Craigslist addict. While the book contains both fairy tales and horror stories, Vitzthum's case studies and interviews fall somewhere in the middle, a reflection of her own ambivalence about this world of "people-shoppers." More of a meditation than a guide, this volume combines research and the author's personal experiences into a genuinely funny and informative read. (Feb. 1)
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About the Author

Virginia Vitzthum is a journalist and former sex columnist for Salon.com. She has written for the Village Voice, Elle, Ms., Time Out, and many other publications. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1 edition (February 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316057843
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316057844
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,771,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Even my married friend loved this book. Don Paneski  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
As an experienced online dater, I can say that this book is spot on. Easy Reader  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for daters March 8, 2007
Format:Hardcover
Even married people and nuns will find these tales from the dating front interesting--I found myself reliving the fun and horror of that world as Vitzthum shared her own story and others, with a twenty-first century spin.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A very thought-provoking read March 14, 2007
Format:Paperback
At first blush, the subject of this book might seem a bit light, but don't be fooled. This is not just a book about online dating--it's about many of life's deepest questions: how we perceive ourselves and others, how we present ourselves to the world, the deep mystery of romantic love, the difficult search for happiness, and ultimately, how we can live out E.M. Forster's challenge to Only Connect. The broad spectrum of personalities and stories makes for challenging, thought-provoking reading, and--in very engaging prose--the author bravely and honestly confronts her own romantic history. Highly recommended.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable and provocative March 7, 2007
Format:Paperback
Neither a polemic nor full of accolades, I love You, Let's Meet is a well-reasoned and well-researched book exploring the overwhelming world of online dating. Not everyone in ILYLM finds the love of his life online, nor does everyone encounter sleezy liars out to cheat them of their life-savings. The real-life stories are are at once funny and sad as people just like you and me traverse cyberspace in search of their soul mates. Although written with a voyeur's eye, Vitzthum also takes the plunge into online dating, exploring her own feelings about the trend and what she thinks living online means for the future of romantic relationships. I Love You, Let's Meet is a great combination of philosophical analysis and juicy gossip.
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1.0 out of 5 stars If you think online dating is a good idea, this book might cure you...
The other reviews here make no sense to me, so here are a few quotes from the book (all from the author, not people quoted by her) to help you see if the reviews make sense to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by MovieMusic
4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasent reading, perfect for a long flight
I have tipped my toes in on-line dating on a few occasions in the last 10 years, and so when I saw this book, I couldn't help but pick this up. Read more
Published on June 3, 2007 by Paul Allaer
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite A Surprise
I stumbled upon this book after finding a related (and very funny) video on YouTube. On a lark, I ordered the book and found it to be quite entertaining and surprisingly deep in... Read more
Published on May 6, 2007 by Don Paneski
4.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent and humorous look at online dating experiences
I was introduced to I Love You, Let's Meet through a reader to my blog who posted the link to a YouTube video in a comment. Read more
Published on April 25, 2007 by Rebecca L. Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars Sisyphus' daughter (a stark and charming guidebook for the journey)
To the extent that Vitzthum's method is descriptive and narrative, the book is a humble and efficient dossier. Read more
Published on April 24, 2007 by M. Chello
5.0 out of 5 stars True
As an experienced online dater, I can say that this book is spot on. I wouldn't say it's a How-To online date book, but it does give a real glimpse into the workd of online... Read more
Published on March 27, 2007 by Easy Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't wait for the sequel
ILYLM by Virginia Vitzthum is the sharpest and most insightful look at the phenomenon of online dating that I've ever read. Read more
Published on March 11, 2007 by Lois Lane
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and funny
Everyone can enjoy and learn from Vitzthum's intelligently presented facts and psychological insights. Read more
Published on March 10, 2007 by M. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating, evocative, funny
vitzthum's roundup of online dating characters and services is both practical and poetic. it captures the messy set of people, motivations, and results than come from this new... Read more
Published on March 8, 2007 by A. Russo
3.0 out of 5 stars On-line dates detailed
Vitzthum quotes psychologist Abraham Maslow's to-do list for true individuation.

"He says you have to get things straight with your family, your friends, you find your... Read more
Published on March 3, 2007 by Armchair Interviews
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