The Senior Dating Scene: A Guide For the Senior Widowed or Divorced Person New to the Dating Scene [Paperback]

Tom Walsh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 6, 2006

This adult book was written to help seniors of both sexes, who may be widowed or divorced, and are now exposed to an arena in which they are unfamiliar, and ill equipped to cope. The book contains several chapters of hints or suggestions on how to conduct oneself in an attempt to find a partner, and what is necessary to find a comfortable single senior existence. It covers subjects like how today's dating differs from that of years ago, as well as the new unwritten rules for senior dating.Several chapters chronicle the ups and downs of the author as he travels and dates females of all sizes and shapes and age groups. His zeal is that of a much younger man and is never ending in his quest for a meaningful relationship. However his efforts, in many cases, serve as an example of what not to do.The how and why of dating for seniors, are discussed, as are situations to be cognizant of, and situations to be aware of. Possible opportunities of where and how to find a partner is discussed in detail with telephone numbers of various groups. The pro's and con's of joining singles groups is one of the many subjects explored. What dating is all about for seniors and how each date can be a learning process, is included and what is acceptable and not acceptable behavior. It explains how some single females who may not be cognizant of their behavior, are actually subconsciously setting themselves up psychologically, to avoid any kind of a long term commitment.Many seniors follow standards learned in their youth, including proper dress and behavior, which is sometimes, unknown to them, to their determent. How to avoid dead-end situations is one of the many situations shown by example. One chapter is devoted to Internet dating and the wild personal experiences, both good and bad, of the author, in exploring this particular avenue. Several chapters are devoted to the outrageous sexual experiences of the author while dating single ladies of various ages from 21 t

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About the Author

Tom Walsh was born in Somerville, Mass., in 1925. The Piggy Bank Murder, his first novel, was written at the age of 78. He maintains his primary residence in Rhode Island, however, divides his time between Rhode Island and Palm Beach.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (March 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425908527
• ISBN-13: 978-1425908522
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,481,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars TERRIBLE BOOK, July 26, 2008

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Joan L. James Garner "COWGIRL BOOKS" (COLORADO SPRINGS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Senior Dating Scene: A Guide For the Senior Widowed or Divorced Person New to the Dating Scene (Paperback)

THIS IS TRULY A BAD BOOK. I LOOKED THE PUBLISHER UP AND ITS A VANITY PRESS, IN OTHER WORDS A PAID FOR BY THE AUTHOR PUBLISHING HOUSE. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW IT GOT ON AMAZON. ITS RAMBLINGS OF AN OLDER GENTLEMEN ABOUT VARIOUS DATES HE HAS HAD IT THE PAST. ITS CLEAR HE DOES NOT HAVE SPELL CHECK. I THOUGHT THAT HE WOULD HAVE SOME KIND OF HINT OF DIFFERENT THINGS HE TRIED, OTHTER THAN TRY YOUR LOCAL SENIOR CENTER.....A TRUE WASTE OF MONEY, I AM SELLING MINE ON AMAZON. IT HAS INSPIRED ME TO WRITE MY OWN BOOK, WHICH WILL BE SOOOOOO MUCH BETTER AND HAVE SOME GOOD INFORMATION.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A REALLY TERRIBLE BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, July 24, 2008

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This review is from: The Senior Dating Scene: A Guide For the Senior Widowed or Divorced Person New to the Dating Scene (Paperback)

DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK. IT IS POORLY WRITTEN, HAS THE GUY NEVER HEARD OF SPELL CHECK. I AM THINKING THAT THIS MUST BE PUBLISHED BY A KIND OF VANITY PRESS. I HAVE MORE ADVENTURES AND BETTER STORIES THAN THIS PERSON. TELLS YOU NOTHING THAT YOU DID NOT ALREADY KNOW, GIVES ADVICE LIKE CHECK YOUR LOCAL SENIOR CENTER, REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT HAS GIVEN ME AN IDEA TO WRITE MY OWN BOOK, WHICH WOULD BE MUCH BETTER AND GIVE SOME ACTUAL PLACES TO TRY....A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY, WILL TRY TO RESELL IT ON AMAZON.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for re-entering the dating scene, August 16, 2010

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Suz (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Senior Dating Scene: A Guide For the Senior Widowed or Divorced Person New to the Dating Scene (Paperback)

This is a great book for seniors re-entering the dating scene after a number of years. The book has a reassuring, upbeat tone. It describes things that may have changed since the last time you dated, such as a more informal dress code. It suggests and analyzes the pros and cons of several ways to meet other single seniors (including but not limited to dance classes, senior centers, singles groups geared towards seniors, internet) best places to go, gives good advice about making the best appearance/impression, and matter-of-factly covers intimacy in detail for both men and women, from emotional/physical issues, to treatments available, to boosting one's self confidence, etc. It also discusses how women, in particular, may sometimes subconsciously sabotage their chances for long-term commitment.

The second half of the book describes many of the author's own dating experiences, sometimes in explicit detail. So if you are offended by such talk, I recommend skipping the second half of this book.