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ONLINE DATING FOR WOMEN OVER 40: THE HOPEFUL WOMAN’S 10 STEP GUIDE TO ENJOYMENT AND SUCCESS Copyright © 2013 by Christie Jordan Published by BluePoint Press An Imprint of Lindsay/Barnett Inc. 120 Village Square, Suite 137 Orinda, CA 94563-2502 U.S.A. www.BluePointPress.com All rights reserved. This book and the contents contained here are copyright protected. No part of this publication may be reproduced, excerpted, duplicated, distributed, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise used without the written permission from the author except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review. Make requests for permission via email to: BluePoint Press, [email protected] Disclaimer and Terms of Use: This book is designed to provide information about online dating. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher and author are not engaged in rendering legal, financial, personal or other professional services. The purpose of this book is to educate and entertain. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should consult with a trained professional when appropriate. Under no circumstances will the author or the publisher or any of its representatives or contractors be liable for any damages, including special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use the information, ideas, instructions or strategies communicated by these materials. By your use of these materials, you agree not to attempt to hold us liable for any such decisions, actions or results, at any time, under any circumstance. Edition ISBNs Softcover: 978-0-9890106-6-5 eBook: 978-0-9890106-8-9 1. Online dating. 2. Dating (Social customs). 3. Love and sex. 4. Coupling. 5. Internet culture. 6. Computer network resources. I. Title. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available upon request. Interior Design by Lisa DeSpain, ebookconverting.com Praise for Online Dating for Women Over 40 “If you want to optimize your dating life, this book is a must-read.” —Shannon Edwards, Theater Producer “If you read one guide to online dating, make it this one! It’s packed with practical advice and how-to wisdom you can use right now to get started.” —Norma Armon, PhD, Communications Executive “This book can help make a real difference in your quest for a better online dating experience. It’s like having a savvy big sister who has put loads of great information into easy-to-digest segments just for you, and it comes along with a measure of warm support.” —Laura Kaufman, Journalist “The most comprehensive and informative sourcebook about online dating….Expertly organized and chock-full of helpful tips and insights.” —Lianna Clemons, CEO, Beauty Products Company “Christie Jordan’s witty perspective helps women take the plunge into the modern era of online dating. She offers valuable and ingenuous tips, providing the best opportunities for success.” —Valerie Hotz, Nonprofit Executive Director “With this book you’ll learn why setting up a profile is like launching your personal brand. It teaches you how to create your most appealing online presence to attract the kind of visitors you want. Then you get practical strategies and dozens of sample emails to move the connection forward to an enjoyable first meeting.” —Elaine Jackson, Author, Editor To Hopeful Women Everywhere who believe they have the power to reinvent their lives. Your courage, creativity and determination are inspiring! May each one of you find the love and happiness you deserve. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION PART ONE: 10 STEPS TO YOUR ONLINE DATING SUCCESS STEP 1: GETTING READY WHY TAKE YOUR CHANCES WITH ONLINE DATING? HERE ARE 10 GOOD REASONS TO TRY UNDERSTANDING YOUR GOALS AND DEAL-BREAKERS SETTING UP AN EMAIL AND TELEPHONE NUMBER THAT ARE DEDICATED TO YOUR ONLINE DATING WHAT SHOULD YOU DO ABOUT MOBILE APPS? HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD YOU DEDICATE TO MAKING A FAIR EFFORT AT ONLINE DATING? HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULD YOU BUDGET TO SET UP ONLINE DATING? STEP 2: CHOOSING AN ONLINE DATING SERVICE THE 4 BASIC TYPES OF DATING SITES CAN A DATING SITE REALLY MATCH YOU WITH COMPATIBLE MEN? THE PRIVACY OF YOUR DATA AND PREFERENCES DO DATING SITES OVERSTATE THEIR MERITS? MAKING YOUR CHOICE OF DATING SITES THE TOP 17 DATING SITES FOR WOMEN FACEBOOK GRAPH SEARCH: STAY ALERT FOR NEW SERVICES! STEP 3: CREATING AN APPEALING ONLINE PROFILE: YOUR PERSONAL BRAND CREATING A GOOD USER NAME HOW TO TALK ABOUT YOUR TRUE AGE WHICH DISTANCE WILL WORK FOR YOUR SEARCH? PREPARING TO WRITE YOUR PROFILE ESSAYS THE FOUR KEYS TO WRITING GOOD PROFILE ESSAYS BEING SMART ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY STEP 4: PREPARING AND CHOOSING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS LEARN WHICH ARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE PHOTOS YOUR PHOTOS SHOULD SUPPORT YOUR GOALS THE FIVE BEST TYPES OF PHOTOS TO INCLUDE AVOID THESE TYPES OF PHOTOS STEP 5: HOW TO READ AND DECODE A MAN'S PROFILE HOW TO INTERPRET A MAN’S PROFILE PICTURES HOW TO READ AND DECODE A MAN’S PROFILE ESSAYS A QUICK CHECKLIST IF YOU’D LIKE TO KEEP SCORE STEP 6: ANSWERING SOMEONE WHO CONTACTS YOU RESPONDING TO GENERIC, NON-PERSONALIZED MESSAGES ANSWERING A PERSONALIZED MESSAGE 3 IMPORTANT GOALS WHEN ESTABLISHING EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE STEP 7: HOW TO INITIATE CONTACT WITH A MAN ONLINE YOU WROTE YOUR PROFILE, NOW PROMOTE IT SAMPLE EMAILS YOU CAN USE TO INITIATE THE FIRST CONTACT BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE WITH THESE TIPS STEP 8: IDENTITY: TIPS FOR LEARNING HIS TRUE IDENTITY AND WHEN SHOULD YOU REVEAL YOURS? SAMPLE EMAILS TO ASK FOR HIS REAL NAME WHEN SHOULD YOU REVEAL YOUR IDENTITY? RESOURCES FOR DOING BACKGROUND CHECKS STEP 9: GETTING READY TO DATE SHIFT YOUR ATTITUDE: HOW TO MANAGE FIRST DATES LIKE A MULTI-PHASE PROJECT, NOT ISOLATED EVENTS WHY SKIPPING THE “TELEPHONE INTERVIEW” CAN BE A GOOD IDEA WHO PAYS FOR THE FIRST DATE? LET’S TALK ABOUT MONEY! BECOMING COMFORTABLE SUGGESTING ACTIVITIES BUILDING A SOCIAL CALENDAR STEP 10: CREATING ENJOYABLE FIRST DATES THE NO-FAIL EQUATION FOR ENJOYMENT INVESTING IN YOUR GOOD TIME DON’T JUST HAVE COFFEE! CHOOSING AN INTERESTING ACTIVITY IS SO MUCH BETTER CHOOSE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL FLATTER YOU SAMPLE EMAIL INVITATIONS ENDING THE FIRST DATE: HOW TO HANDLE THE “SHALL WE MEET AGAIN?” QUESTION BE SAFE! SEVEN COMMONSENSE RULES OF PERSONAL SAFETY PART TWO, HELPFUL REFERENCE LISTS: Select The Most Promising Men, Great First Date Activities and Knowing Your Must-Haves and Deal- Breakers THE 12 QUESTION SCORE CARD 10 GREAT ACTIVITIES FOR A FIRST DATE DEFINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP MUST-HAVES and DEAL- BREAKERS PART THREE BONUS CHAPTERS: Straight Talk About Monogamy, Sex, Body Size and Money WHAT IF HE IS STILL MARRIED? A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFE SEX BODY SIZE: WHAT IF YOU ARE OVERWEIGHT? DON’T GET CHEATED! HOW TO AVOID SCAMS AND CON ARTISTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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This comprehensive guide is packed with practical advice for women who want the most positive results with online dating. It will teach you how to optimize your online presence with step-by-step, easy to use guidelines that cover the entire process, from choosing a dating site, to putting up a compe
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