Ten Ways to Find Love . and How Keep It

Discover how to find and maintain love in the digital age with help from this informative guide by an expert in modern intimacy.The search for love in the twenty-first century is fraught with challenges and questions. Society and media have sold us the fairytale of one big, romantic love complete with sparks, chemistry, and passion. But does that really exist? Can you find it in real life? Are you better off using a dating app or are those only good for hook-ups? Then, if you do encounter that romantic love, can you make it last? Consumer culture can trap you in a cycle of always looking for the next best thing, even if you are craving a long-term partnership. So how do you find that romance and make it endure? Dr. Lisa Portolan, a media commentator, podcaster, and academic, has conducted hundreds of interviews over many years asking what love looks like in the digital age. In Ten Ways to Find Love . . . and How to Keep It, she uses her findings to present strategies for navigating the complexities of real-world relationships to achieve and maintain a successful, committed partnership. She also shares real case studies throughout to illustrate all aspects of seeking, growing, and keeping love.Incisive, compassionate, and often humorous, Ten Ways to Find Love . . . and How to Keep It shows that the pursuit of love is about more than gaining a soulmate. It's also about becoming a better version of yourself in the process.

Pages: 212, Paperback, Open Road Media