Dating Sucks: What to Do When Your Love Life Makes You Miserable Book

Does this sound familiar?

A fluttering of butterflies comes when someone you spoke to for ten minutes at a party decides to call you two days later. You wonder if he'll look as good to you sober. You plan the wardrobe, spend more time at the gym. You buy a new shade of lipstick.

Finally, the big night is upon you. You go to the mirror to touch up your makeup and your prince arrives. You know this not because he has rung your doorbell, but because you hear the honking of his car outside. You look out the window and hear a voice: "It's nickel beer night at Hooter's. Let's party, baby!"

If so, you need the solace and comfort Joanne Kimes, a well-known expert on complaining, provides in Dating Sucks, such as: