I realize it is past time for me to break out of these bad habits - but where do I find the answer to my dilemmas? Alison Blackman Dunham's Everything Dating Book: Meet New People and Find your Perfect Match! could not have come at a better time in my life. Finding that special someone is high on my priority list. This book is truly amazing in how it starts off by giving the reader a history of how in times past, people 'courted' their mates. I had to smile at learning that prearranged marriages took all the guesswork out of finding someone to spend your life with. I thought to myself --why couldn't it be that easy these days?

The development of new age technology has enabled people to communicate with virtually anyone anywhere in the world. This book takes a fresh new approach to the smartest and best way to use the internet as a tool to your heart's advantage. I found myself highlighting several noteworthy passages that dealt with attitude, image, and making the first contact. Some of the suggestions were not what you find in other self-help dating books. Each one provided a unique perspective on how to use them to your advantage.

To get the reader off to the right start the author has included a list of 'Top Ten Things for a Safe, Successful, Satisfying Relationship Journey'. I found this to be the perfect introduction, to set the mood for my reading pleasure. Great thought and planning has gone into this book, shown by the way the author tailors it to the readers' individual interests. To say I was impressed with this book is an understatement. For anyone who is serious about taking that next step to finding true love, this is the book you need to add to your collection. Very highly recommended.