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From a Washington Post weddings reporter who's covered more than two hundred walks down the aisle comes a warm, witty, and wise book about relationships - the mystery, the science, and the secrets of how we find love and make it last. Ellen McCarthy has explored the complete journey of our timeless quest for "The One," the Soul Mate, the Real Thing. This indispensable collection of insights - on dating, commitment, breakups, weddings, and marriage - gives us a window into enduring romance: * Go Online Already - "It's a major time suck and a black hole of rejection and ambiguity and lies. But you know what? It also works." * Keep It Confidential - "If you have to get something off your chest, pick someone whose wisdom you really trust, and who isn't likely to spread the gossip to all your mutual acquaintances.



About the Author

Ellen McCarthy

Ellen McCarthy is an award-winning feature writer for the Style section of The Washington Post. She joined the Post in 2000 and wrote about business, technology, arts, and entertainment before launching the paper's On Love section in 2009. She has interviewed hundreds of couples and written extensively about weddings and relationships. Her first book, "The Real Thing: Lessons on Love and Life from a Wedding Reporter's Notebook," is the culmination of that work. McCarthy lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband and daughter.



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