Falling in Love Again

The author first addresses the importance of self-assurance and poise, and offers numerous ways to bolster self-esteem. She then provides dozens of suggestions for finding that special someone, from personal ads to online dating. Included are details about costs, accessibility, and precautions. Dr. Morris even addresses questions regarding sex, living together, and independence. Finally, she provides a resource of services, websites, and organizations designed to help you find a significant other—or to just have fun. Compassionate and practical, Falling in Love Again is your guide to finding a new love and a new life.

Like millions of women, social psychologist Dr. Monica Morris found herself unexpectedly single late in life. The road wasn't an easy one, but Dr. Morris found her way to a new love. In Falling in Love Again, Dr. Morris shares not only her experiences but also the knowledge she gained along the way, providing an empowering resource for mature women who are looking for romance and companionship.

The author begins by exploring your expectations of finding love, thus preparing you for the real world. She then looks at the need for self-assurance and poise, and offers numerous ways to bolster self-esteem. Dr. Morris then provides dozens of sensible suggestions for finding that special someone--from personal ads to online dating to matchmaking services. Included are important details about costs, accessibility, and precautions. Dr. Morris even addresses intimate questions regarding sex, living together, personal needs, and independence. Finally, she provides a unique resource of services, websites, and organizations designed to help you find a significant other--or to just have fun.

There is life after loneliness. Both compassionate and practical, Falling in Love Again is your guide to finding a new love and a new life.

Library Journal

While books addressing young lovers glut the market, there's relatively little on romance and love in midlife and beyond; these guides seek to address that void. Morris, thrust into the dating scene after being widowed, speaks to intimidated readers as a knowledgeable older sister, using her own experience and case studies to encourage love seeking again. She discusses the pros and cons of online dating and matchmaking services and covers intimate questions regarding sex, cohabitation, money, and independence. Included are annotated lists of web resources, one of which uses middle-aged models rather than the "usual eighteen-year-old nubile bodies."Romm, a couples therapist, shares much of the same information, only in a more factual format that features the odd example from the author's practice. Online dating and other options for meeting people are discussed, as are helpful tips for navigating second and third dates and dealing with second families, former spouses, benefits, and the other issues common to later-life relationships. If one has to choose between the two books, Dating After 50 is a safer bet and recommended for most public libraries. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Monica Morris, PhD received an MA and PhD in sociology from the University of Southern California. Her areas of expertise include social psychology, sociology of emotion, and medical sociology. She was a professor of sociology in the California State University System for over twenty years. A widely published author, Dr. Morris resides with her husband in southern California.