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Dating (Again): Field-Tested, Science-Backed Secrets for Finding Love (and Sanity) in Your Second Act
Dating has changed. That doesn't mean you have to learn it all the hard way.
Dating in your second act brings new technology, unfamiliar expectations, mixed signals, disappearing acts, and enough ambiguity to make even experienced adults wonder what still applies.
Advice is everywhere, but much of it is outdated, intended for younger daters, or delivered with more confidence than evidence. When behavioral scientist Paula Caligiuri returned to dating after nearly two decades away, she went looking for something useful, vetted, twaddle-free guidance.
She studied the research on attraction, judgment, attachment, communication, rejection, and sexuality. Then she tested it in real life, separating what actually helps from advice that sounds good but does not hold up when you are the one on the date.
Whether you are newly single, cautiously considering dating again, or already weary of swiping, Dating (Again) will help
Move beyond the comfort zone, fear of rejection, and anxiety that keep you from getting out thereUnderstand what you want, whether you are ready, and which romantic blind spots may be influencing your choicesCreate an online profile that reflects who you are and meet people beyond the appsCommunicate clearly, ask better questions, and pay attention to what your dates actually doNavigate attraction, sexual intimacy, and rejection while deciding whom to keep seeing and when to move onSmart, candid, practical, and funny, Dating (Again) gives you a better way to navigate modern grounded in research, tested in real life, and designed to help you date with more clarity and perspective. It offers a gentle push to get back out there with your standards, confidence, and sense of humor intact.
Dating in your second act brings new technology, unfamiliar expectations, mixed signals, disappearing acts, and enough ambiguity to make even experienced adults wonder what still applies.
Advice is everywhere, but much of it is outdated, intended for younger daters, or delivered with more confidence than evidence. When behavioral scientist Paula Caligiuri returned to dating after nearly two decades away, she went looking for something useful, vetted, twaddle-free guidance.
She studied the research on attraction, judgment, attachment, communication, rejection, and sexuality. Then she tested it in real life, separating what actually helps from advice that sounds good but does not hold up when you are the one on the date.
Whether you are newly single, cautiously considering dating again, or already weary of swiping, Dating (Again) will help
Move beyond the comfort zone, fear of rejection, and anxiety that keep you from getting out thereUnderstand what you want, whether you are ready, and which romantic blind spots may be influencing your choicesCreate an online profile that reflects who you are and meet people beyond the appsCommunicate clearly, ask better questions, and pay attention to what your dates actually doNavigate attraction, sexual intimacy, and rejection while deciding whom to keep seeing and when to move onSmart, candid, practical, and funny, Dating (Again) gives you a better way to navigate modern grounded in research, tested in real life, and designed to help you date with more clarity and perspective. It offers a gentle push to get back out there with your standards, confidence, and sense of humor intact.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026
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I received an advance copy of this book, yet opted to buy it upon release so I could keep it on my Kindle. I'm a 45 year old woman, widowed just over 10 months ago, starting to dip my toe into a dating world completely different from the one I was in during my 20s. This book is guiding me in this new world. I appreciate the practical, applicable advice and self-evaluation tools rooted in research. I am learning from the real-world experience Paula shares, which is both humorous and relatable. I absolutely recommend this book to others braving this new dating world.
I received an advance copy of this book, yet opted to buy it upon release so I could keep it on my Kindle. I'm a 45 year old woman, widowed just over 10 months ago, starting to dip my toe into a dating world completely different from the one I was in during my 20s. This book is guiding me in this new world. I appreciate the practical, applicable advice and self-evaluation tools rooted in research. I am learning from the real-world experience Paula shares, which is both humorous and relatable. I absolutely recommend this book to others braving this new dating world.
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