The following review was contributed by WARREN THURSTON

Fear and loneliness lead people to live quite negative lives. These emotions hold back the emotional growth of a person, no matter what their age. Life is a short time frame given to us to enjoy creation. One needs to take full advantage of this situation.

There is a fear of change, of going taken outside one's comfort zone. The unknown always conjures up images based on myth rather than fact. Keeping an open mind about change will lead to an enrichment of the human experience.

Humans are a sociable race. They crave the company of others of their kind. It is this part of the human condition that makes us all vulnerable.

Being reliant on another starts from the time of conception. Once out of the womb this reliance can last up to twenty years or more. So the need to fit in and be accepted by other humans is an integral part of our being.

Dating is part of the process we use to seek acceptance both as a companion, friend, lover and soul mate. One must approach this process with caution. Letting romantic notions get in the way of common sense can lead to untold disasters.

During the teen phase of people's lives, life is one great adventure. New ideas and feelings seek one's attention. Yet teenagers have the need for acceptance by others within their group.

To want acceptance on equal terms does not diminish with age. The environment in which it occurs will change through life's journey. This can challenge a person's belief in themselves and their ability to makes friends.

The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again is an excellent book dealing with the highs and lows of getting out and meeting new people. Not all of those people we meet in our society make an ideal partner. There are seedy people who prey on others weaknesses.

For those people wanting to take the plunge and get back into dating, this book is a must. It covers all of what one needs to know, to protect yourself and your family when meeting new companions. It is a book that I highly recommend. Review by Warren Thurston of Boggle Books - Home of Quality Book Reviews http://www.bogglebooks.com Kind Regards, Warren Thurston wat@austarmetro.com.au http://www.bogglebooks.com