The Long-Distance Relationship Guide


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Master the challenges of long-distance relationships with this fun and practical survival guide for geographically challenged lovers The phone company might think long distance is the next best thing to being there, but The Long-Distance Relationship Guide knows better: long-distance relationships require hard work, commitment, a sturdy travel bag, a good calling plan, a healthy sense of humor, supportive friends—and lots of ice cream. Here’s everything you need to make sure your relationship can go the distance. Learn how to: • Spot the serial long-distance dater • Prepare for “The Visit” • Discover the joys of phone sex • Write a juicy love letter • Negotiate turn-taking visits Full of helpful quizzes, checklists, and advice from relationship experts and long-distance veterans, The Long-Distance Relationship Guide will help you make the most of your long-distance romance.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dating, 2E


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You're no idiot, of course! You're smart, funny, and well put together. In fact, your friends and family consider you quite the "catch." But when it comes to getting a date on Friday night, the only person calling you is Mom—who's hoping that you're not at home! Don't call it a night just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Dating, Second Edition by renowned radio personality Dr. Judy Kuriansky shows you how to make your mother proud and get the date of your dreams.







The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Relationship


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Reveals secrets for maintaining a good relationship, with tips on keeping the passion alive, coping with barriers, recognizing a bad relationship, and knowing when to call it quits




How to Make Your Long-Distance Relationship Work and Flourish


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Relationships are tough, and putting states or even oceans between two people does not make things any easier. Although some long-distance relationships won't work, that doesn't mean you can't make yours successful and fulfilling. This guide will give your relationship the chance it deserves. You will learn how to establish the terms of your relationship, including how to know if you are ready to make this commitment, when to schedule phone calls, and how often you should visit. You will discover the essential relationship-building skills you need, including open communication, realistic expectations, and balanced emotional and physical intimacy. You will learn the best ways to share travel costs and what to do when visiting in order to make the most out of your limited time together. Long-distance relationships cannot be compared to other relationships, and this book gives couples who are living apart dozens of tips to keep that special spark alive.--From publisher description.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Distance Relationships


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"Staying together while you?re far apart ?" Maintaining a long-distance relationship is a challenge. In this helpful guide, author Seetha Narayan?herself one-half of such a couple?offers understanding, tips, and real- life suggestions for keeping long-distance love alive. This book helps readers learn how to adjust to a long-distance relationship, use phone and e-mail effectively, raise kids together when they?re apart, deal with issues of fidelity, and more. -This is the first book geared toward couples in committed relationships looking to do the work it takes to make it through the long haul -In the current economic climate, more and more couples are facing the hard choice of embarking on a long-distance marriage -Couples in which one or both spouses is serving in the military are dealing with marriage at a distance?this book speaks to them, too




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dating


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An updated and revised edition of this best-selling guide to dating in the 21st century! A new look at dating in the age of reality TV shows such as The Bacheloretteand Joe Millionaire. Two new chapters - Diversity in Dating and Money Matters - the subjects Dr. Judy is asked about the most on her radio show. Additional tips on using the Internet to meet new people - a major focus in dating today.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Intimacy


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The comprehensive guide to getting close—and closer . . . Renowned psychologist Dr. Paul Coleman gives readers a step–by–step, clear path to improving their relationships by helping them identify intimacy problems, understand key differences between men and women, change perceptions, overcome arguments, and effectively communicate. He also covers sexual intimacy and affection issues, including intimacy during stressful times, transitions, and as relationships progress. This book is a beacon for those looking to solve their struggles with intimacy. • Tools and exercises for both physical and emotional intimacy • Self-assessment tests and exercises to help pinpoint issues • For couples, singles, and families, men and women • Coleman is an expert with an active practice and specialty in intimacy issues who’s made appearances on Oprah, Today, and Geraldo




How to Pick a Lover


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While it may be considered taboo, any woman married, single, or otherwise should feel good about her decision to take a lover. How To Pick a Lover is a groundbreaking book written to help women have meaningful and rewarding love affairs. How do you choose a lover? There are no time-honored rules, Greek chorus, or yenta to tell you what qualities to look for or how to avoid potential minefields. Literature is ripe with cautionary tales about bad things that happen to good women who stoop to the "folly" of taking a lover. And traditionally, a woman ́s sexuality has been secondary to that of a man ́s. How To Pick a Lover takes you on a journey of self-discovery, exploring your right to emotional and sexual fulfillment including the option of having a lover. Many of your attitudes and beliefs about courting and being courted will be challenged throughout the pages of this book. In return, you will gain insights into the attributes and behaviors of men positive and negative that you must pay attention to if you are to pick a lover that is right for you.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Private Investigating, 2nd Edi


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The gumshoe go-to?revised and updated. Easy-to-use and fantastically inclusive, this is the book on private investigation, whether you want to establish yourself as a professional or just use some of the tools of a P.I. for your own business. You?ll get the low-down on pre-employment research, tenant screening, adoption searches, safeguarding yourself from investigation, and much more. ?Completely revised with all-new chapters on skip tracing and due diligence searches ?Skills and techniques for average citizens, as well as professionals ?Includes the most useful?and little-known?databases