Dating Sucks, But You Don't: The Modern Guy's Guide to Total Confidence, Romantic Connection, and Finding the Right Partner

From renowned international dating coach comes a "smart, funny, classy, and practical" (Mike Sacks, editor at Vanity Fair) dating guide for men looking to gain confidence and find lasting love in the #MeToo era.Rejection. Ghosting. Not knowing how to talk to women. For many men, dating just sucks. But it doesn't have to. There's a simple yet powerful way to gain instant confidence and attract a great girlfriend: be authentic. Whether you want to confidently approach women, get quality matches on dating apps, or learn how to avoid the "friend zone," Dating Sucks, but You Don't is your "must-read" (Mike Johnson, bestselling author of Make the Love You Want) step-by-step blueprint for landing your soulmate. Using the power of "radical authenticity," you'll unlock your most awesome self and learn how to: -Be magnetic as you...even if you're not rich, tall, or great looking -Always know what to say to ignite chemistry -Get dates and connect with great women without using creepy "pickup artist" tricks -Conquer fear and anxiety and confidently approach women (in a way they love) -Get great matches and dates on Tinder, Bumble, Match, Hinge, or any other dating app -Create a healthy, supportive relationship with someone who loves you for you You definitely don't suck. And when you have total self-confidence and great results, neither does dating.

ISBN-13: 9781982159146

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: S&S/Simon Element

Publication Date: 06-28-2022

Pages: 256

Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.38(h) x 0.70(d)

Connell Barrett is the founder of Dating Transformation, where he serves as an international coach who helps guys connect with women by unlocking their best, true, most confident selves. Connell has appeared on shows such as Access Hollywood, the Today show, and Good Morning LA, and in many magazines, including Best Life, Cosmopolitan, Oprah Daily, and Playboy. He’s also a dating coach for The League—a swiping app aimed at high-achievers—and an advisor for AskMen and EliteDaily. And in 2019 Datezie.com named him “New York City’s Best Male Dating Coach.” Connell was formerly an Executive Editor at Sports Illustrated, and he has written for Esquire, Men’s Journal, and Salon. He lives and works in New York City. Learn more about him at DatingTransformation.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What Women Really Want xi

Chapter 1 Keeping It Really Real: Radical Authenticity 1

Chapter 2 "Your Looks Matter" & Other Dating Myths 17

Chapter 3 Your Sucky Love Life Is Your Fault (and That's a Good Thing): Building Core Confidence 31

Chapter 4 For Added Value, Add Some Values 47

Chapter 5 How to Ignite Romantic Connection 63

Chapter 6 Are You Manly Enough to Be Feminine? 87

Chapter 7 It's Not You-It's the Halibut You're Holding: How to Get Good at Online Dating 93

Chapter 8 You Had Me at Hello: Great First Dates 121

Chapter 9 Get Your Head Out of Your Apps: How to Approach and Connect (Part 1) 143

Chapter 10 Tools & Techniques: How to Approach and Connect (Part 2) 161

Chapter 11 Advanced Ninja Moves 183

Chapter 12 You Found That Lovin' Feelin' 193

Chapter 13 Consent Is Sexy: How to Date in the #MeToo Era 201

Chapter 14 The Secret to Total Confidence & Romantic Connection 215

Additional Resources 221

Acknowledgments 227

Notes 229

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