Online Dating HQ

By Judsen Culbreth A thorough yet lighthearted guide to online dating, designed primarily to help the over-35 woman browse Internet sites-with confidence, ease, and a sense of adventure-and capture that special someone Online dating is a national phenomenon, with some 30 million people logging on to dating sites each month.

Yet many women over 35 still hesitate when it comes to browsing for a mate. That's exactly how author Judsen Culbreth felt when she found herself single again at age 49, after a 20-year marriage. Overcoming her own trepidation, she decided to take the plunge and post an online personals ad. Not only did she get 84 responses within 2 days, but eventually she found romanceand a second chance at love and marriage. Now she draws upon her own online adventures and her vast experience in magazine and TV journalism to provide Boomers and mature GenXers with the guide they need to navigate their way through the three stages of cyber-courtship: defining compatibility, creating chemistry, and closing on commitment.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars A Fun Read for Dating Boomers ... I enjoyed reading this very much ... there is a lot of good information about the online dating experience with resources and ideas. It was a lot of fun to read ....Judsen has an irreverant sense of humor and a quick wit so that you don't take it all so seriously but can get serious about trying it!

5 Stars Handbook for Female Boomers The title understates the scope of this book. It is a comprehensive relationship guide for Baby Boomer women who want to find a husband over the internet. Judsen Culbreth was successful in finding her husband this way and her stories throughout the book remind us of her success. There is much useful information on internet dating. But first there are a series of questionnaires to determine if you are "relationship-ready." Her chapter comparing the features of various online services is very helpful. Her guidance for developing a profile, carrying on e-mail correspondence, and safety tips are very good. She even has a chapter on "chemistry and sex" which is geared to the needs of peri-menopausal women. The final chapter recommends a schedule for a year of dating before sealing the relationship with marriage.

A great deal of this information is useful to men, but the audience is clearly intended to be women. For general relationship guidance along with a lot of information about online dating, this book is a good choice for Baby Boomer women.

Gordon Scott Edwards, author of Internet Safari, Finding Love Online At 65

5 Stars Recommended for Boomer Women Who Want to Find the Right Man This is a great book and I highly recommend it if you are in your mid-40s or beyond and looking to find the man of your dreams. Despite the title, the book is geared to women. It's a great primer to online dating, helping you find your way through dating internet sites, preparing a profile and the steps between getting a "wink" and getting married.

What I also like about this book is that Judsen takes time to help you reflect on past loves and determine what went right and what went wrong. She also takes you through all the steps of setting up your profile and responding to emails on dating sites, as well as "dos and don'ts" that will help you get noticed by the men you really want to attract.

If you are dating, get this book.

5 Stars Date for Dad I sent a copy of the book to my dad, not really expecting him to read it. My dad is a terrific guy and recently divorced after 32 years of marriage. I talked with him last night and he mentioned that he was ready to get online and start dating!!!! For my dad to say that is HUGE!!! I'm actually flying out next week to help him set up the computer I am giving to him. I don't
know if he has ever been on the Internet. He said the book made so much sense and made it sound so easy that he was ready to get out there.

Thank you, Judsen Culbreth, for writing a book that will help my dad find someone just as great as he is.

2 Stars This Book Is NOT!!! for guys!!!! This is a well written book but very improperly titled. It should be titled, "The WOMAN's guide to online dating."

Guys if you're looking for a book that answers guy specific questions, look elsewhere. There are no answers here!!!