TY - BOOK AU - Doyle,Laura TI - The surrendered single: a practical guide to attracting and marrying the man who's right for you SN - 0743217896 AV - HQ 801 D775 2002 PY - 2002/// CY - New York, NY PB - Simon & Schuster KW - DATING (SOCIAL CUSTOMS) KW - MATE SELECTION KW - SINGLE WOMEN KW - PSYCHOLOGY KW - CONDUCT OF LIFE KW - CONTROL (PSYCHOLOGY) N1 - Introduction: the way you always wanted things to happen -- Take the quiz: are you attracting the man who's right for you? -- 1. Surrender to your desire to be happily married -- 2. Give up the idea of the perfect man -- 3. Stop male-bashing and start admiring men -- 4. Flirt with every man you see -- 5. Ask men to asl you out -- 6. Rethink your negative beliefs about dating -- 7. Your fears are holding you back -- 8. End friendships with ex-boyfriends -- 9. Make yourself happy every day -- 10. Receive graciously -- 11. Jump-start your love life with a dating service -- 12. Accept dates with men you normally wouldn't go out with -- 13 Decline dates with dignity -- 14. Surrender on the first date -- 15. Make all your dates fun -- 16. Keep flirting with every guy you see -- 17. Stay in the moment -- 18. Separate the good guys from the bad boys -- 19. You'll recognize the man who's right for you -- 20. Don't use sex to control the relationship -- 21. There's nothing to fera but your urge to control Him -- 22. Trust His capabilities -- 23. Express your hurt without making demands -- 24. Keep your life even though He's in it -- 25. Becoming your best self will bring out the best in him -- 26. Make a commitment before you move on -- 27. Honor your desire to be married, but never make ultimatums -- Epilogue: the miracles of surrendering ER -