Publisher's Synopsis
Are you interested in finding that special someone for a possible long term relationship? Or maybe you are advising a friend who is seeking romance. If so, learning about where, when, and how people meet and find a long term relationship might be helpful.
Professional researcher Kyle Havill conducted a nationally representative survey of 377 people about their long term relationships. Using the results, he and co-author Ali Burden have written a book that encourages and informs.
The "stories" part: Ali created 49 inspiring romantic short stories about how some of these couples first met. These stories take you back in time to the circumstances, impressions, and expectations at the moment of that very first meeting, well before the people involved knew for certain it would lead to a long term relationship. Fair warning: because they are based on real life relationships, not all have a happy ending.
- Olivia and Eddie: What happened after a personal ad led to phone calls and then a first meeting at the Seaside Club?
- Angela and Pete: What might become of a little joking at the beauty shop?
- Cheryl and Manuel: Can a reluctant birthday party attendee find someone special?
- Rachel and Jason: Will two friends who first meet in 10th grade biology class end up together?
- Alexandra and Wade: How will this office romance turn out?
The "stats" part: In analyzing the research, Kyle provides interesting information that is helpful to someone interested in a long-term relationship. These chapters are brief and to the point so you can quickly learn the insights:
- The 12 most popular locations that people first meet
- The most popular times of day
- The most likely days of the week
- Their future expectations in those first few moments
- Key traits and features first noticed about each other
- Personality traits first recognized
- Involvement with other people
- How much time passed before one asked the other out on a date
- The difference between women and men for many of these factors
This book provides inspirational stories for your heart, and fascinating facts for your mind.
