• Boost your confidence and find Mr. or Ms. Right
• Meet more people locally and through online dating sites
• Address the sensitive issues that arise as you age
• Introduce a new partner to your friends and family

Meet, date, and start a relationship with Mr. or Ms. Right -- after 50

Are you looking for a fun Saturday night date or a happily-ever-after mate? Dating After 50 For Dummies gives you trusted tips and guidance on jumping back into the dating scene, maybe for the first time in a long time, bringing you up to speed on how the dating world has changed since you last tested the waters. You'll get the confidence and know-how to get out there and meet the partner of your dreams.

• It begins within -- get trusted guidance on deciding whether you're ready for a relationship, figuring out who (and what) you're looking for, and getting past feelings of insecurity
• Stop thinking and start doing -- discover ways of putting yourself out there, from making connections through friends and acquaintances to diving into the online dating scene
• Let's talk about sex -- get advice on talking to a new partner about sex, when to have "the talk" about monogamy, and how to navigate sexual issues that can arise as you age
• Special concerns -- find out how to talk about money matters, confront a personal illness that affects your relationship, and forge ahead with someone who has physical issues

Open the book and find:

• Creative ways to approach a potential date
• Fresh and new dating ideas
• Ways to let go of your past and welcome new possibilities
• Tips for creating an online dating profile that will get you noticed
• Common medical issues that can make dating and intimacy difficult
• Do's and don'ts for introducing a date to your family and friends
• Dating resources for gays and lesbians