Synopses & Reviews
For women who long for serious commitment in a relationship, the harsh reality is that if they can't get a man to call them back for a second date, they will be doomed to a life of single-date relationships with no "till death do us part."
Dating expert, Victorya Michaels Rogers, author of Finding a Man Worth Keeping, tells how in this book she went from no dates to being pursued by an Academy Award winner, a rock star, a gospel singer, a preacher, an athlete, and more--until she found the man she decided was worth keeping.
Rogers has dating down to a science, and shares her expertise in sure-fire, guaranteed-to-work secrets. And the best part is that these secrets work for any single woman at any age--secrets that will teach readers how to:
Evaluate her own personal plusses and minuses and learn how to enhance her finest qualities while minimizing negatives.
Find eligible men, even involving friends and family in her search
Flirt just enough to get him to come over and ask her out
Charm her way through her first phone call
Dress for the first date
Establish rapport and relax in the first fifteen minutes of her first date
Keep the first-date conversation all about him so she can (1) see if he matches her "wish list" and (2) keep him interested in his favorite subject--himself.
Use body language, gestures, and vocal tone to communicate just what she wants him to know
Flatter a man with believable, genuine compliments
Know how far to go on the first date
Let him down easy if there's no "spark"
Not to scare him off by being too pushy
Rogers has discovered the secrets to finding and keeping the man of your dreams and has proven that her methods work. She went on dates with more than one hundred men in eighteen months, 98 percent of whom asked her out for a second date. Written for women, by a woman who practiced what she preaches, this book is guaranteed to teach women how to transform their repeat-date ratio.
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"Pull up a chair and lean in. You are about to discover the secret truths of dating successfully and finding the real you along the way. This book could change everything for you." -- Tammy Trent, recording artist, author, speaker
Review
"The Automatic 2nd Date is very insightful. It's just what I needed right now. Much of it is so poignant, especially in today's dating society. These are tools that anyone can apply." -- Peri Bay, single girl in L.A.
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"This is one of the best dating books I've ever read. The Automatic 2nd Date gives you the tools to explore what you really need out of a relationship and shows you how to unlock your special sparkle within. Had I known these skills at a younger age, I would have been married ten years earlier." -- Lynn Rosenthal, TV producer, recovered date-a-holic
About the Author
Victorya Rogers went on over 100 1st dates with 98% asking her out for a 2nd. From no dates to being pursued by an Academy Award winner, Rock star, DJ, Firefighter, and more, this Hollywood agent<>
Table of Contents
Contents Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
1. The Magnetic Woman: The Art of First Impressions 1
2. The Eye of the Beholder: Presenting Your Best Outer Self 32
3. Your Male GPS: How and Where to Meet Men 59
4. A Little Help from My Friends: Welcome to the World of Blind Dates and Setups 89
5. Clueless No More: Tips for That First Conversation 111
6. On Your Mark, Get Set...: Getting Ready for That First Date 127
7. You Had Me at Hello: Conversation Tips for the First Date 149
8. Let the Sparks Fly!: How to Connect on Date One 172
9. To Kiss or Not to Kiss: How to Say Goodnight 190
10. After the First Date, Just Breathe: Playing It Cool 211
Epilogue: After the Second Date: Keep Him Pursuing You 229
Addendum: Discovering Who You Are: Finding Your True Worth 233
Notes 247