You've been searching for love in the hopes of getting married, but so far you've come up empty-handed. Or you're dating someone, but the relationship isn't going in the direction you hoped. If you want children, the stakes are even higher because the ticking clock is getting louder. Whatever your situation, it's time to take a serious look at how to turn things around.Dating in your 30s or 40s is nothing like it was in your 20s. The "good guys" aren't as plentiful and the game playing is exhausting. "Where is he, damnit!" you wonder. If you want to find love and get married sooner rather than later, Laura Blake Bennett offers you more than hope.

She guides you to take a serious look at what you need, how to find it, and where to stop wasting time. You'll learn how to: Distinguish between personal needs and wants Assess whether the men you date share your values Pay attention to overall compatibility, even when physical attraction drives you Develop search strategies that work for you; dump the ones that don't Improve your odds of meeting him Spot commitment-phobes instantly Date with a suitable timeline instead of waiting for things to improve Deal with disappointments and keep moving forward Live on a path to marriage rather than one of alonenessThis book is for women who emphatically know that they want to be married. Whether you're single, divorced, with or without kids, or widowed, you deserve to find what you need. Don't settle or give up! It's time to get real with your life choices and who you spend your time with.Laura Blake Bennett knows how you feel because she had dating issues well into her late 30s. As a married woman with a family now, she looks back with a clear sight of the choices that kept her single for too long. Her experience and tough love guidance will help you avoid pitfalls and put you on the path to finding him.