This Is Supposed to Be Fun
How to Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between
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A certified clinical sexologist’s radically inclusive guide to sex and dating
Swipe. Match. Get ghosted. Repeat. Modern dating can quickly start to feel like an overwhelming slog. It’s easy to forget the point of it all: this is supposed to be fun. Enter professional sex and dating coach Myisha Battle. Drawing on an engaging and diverse collection of client stories, This Is Supposed to Be Fun is a uniquely inclusive, sex-positive guide to help you skip past the games and get what you really want out of dating and relationships—no matter what that may be. Whether you’re trying to create the perfectly imperfect dating profile, stay true to your authentic self on dates, match with people interested in kink, or break up with compassion, Battle’s friendly, proven advice is indispensable. This Is Supposed to Be Fun will help make the world of dating and relationships more enjoyable (and bearable!) for everyone.
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Sex and dating coach Battle dissects modern dating in this smart guide, her debut. Acknowledging the challenges of making romantic connections in the online era, Battle aims to equip readers with the tools and confidence to "create meaningful connections with people actually like." Each of the book's three sections tackles a dating stage. "Know Thyself" explains how to create dating goals, while "Do No Harm" helps readers turn online matches into in-person dates and assess compatibility. "Leave It Better Than You Found It" explains how to gracefully move on from a match that isn't working—or settle into a relationship offline. The exercises and questions that appear throughout help readers approach dating intentionally ("How personal do you want to get with someone you haven't yet met in person?"). Advice also covers nuts and bolts of online dating, such as how to craft a successful profile and avoid burnout (for which Battle provides a sample dating schedule). She's realistic about the process: "It's called ‘dating,' not ‘finding exactly what you want immediately.'" Battle's program is clearly articulated, and she balances concrete tips with enough deeper guidance to ensure lessons will stay useful regardless of the technological moment. Those seeking connection beyond the right swipe will find plenty of useful tips.
