Summary

In February of 1995 The Rules was quietly published - and dating has never been the same since! Now here comes The Rules II, the book every Rules Girl has been waiting for, the book you helped write!
Drawing on the most commonly asked questions from the thousands of letters and calls to The Rules hotline they received, authors Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider show you how to do The Rules in even the most difficult - and tempting! - situations. Here are new Rules tips for weeding out Mr. Wrong - and sorting out your own feelings; recognizing when a relationship is really a fantasy; dating a man who is separated; talking to your therapist - yes, in some cases, you can tell your therapist you're doing The Rules; dating a high-profile man or a celebrity; dating when you yourself are very wealthy/successful/famous; giving him gifts; getting him to the altar; and much more, including how The Rules apply to same-sex relationships, older women, on-line dating, long-distance relationships, getting back an ex, having office romances.
How does a Rules Girl handle a long-distance relationship? An office romance? A weekend invitation from a high-profile man or celebrity? How do The Rules apply to on-line dating and personal ads? Are The Rules different for mature women? Can The Rules benefit people in same-sex relationships? Friendships? Family relationships? Can a Rules Girl date her best buddy if she's attracted to him - rekindle the flame with an ex?
The Rules II answers these questions and more! The sequel to the #1 coast-to-coast bestseller that revolutionized modern dating, it was written in response to the thousands of letters and telephone calls authors Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider received from readers doing The Rules. Packed with expanded, more detailed do's and don'ts; encouraging, stick-to-it advice; scores of new tips; and success stories from women like you; it's your latest guide to the way of life that leads to self-respect, self-esteem, and, most of all, a happy and healthy marriage...

Foreword: The Rules Phenomenon	p. 1
Why The Rules Work	p. 5
Rules for Turning a Friend Into a Boyfriend	p. 13
Second Chances--Rules for Getting Back an Ex	p. 19
Don't Waste Time on Fantasy Relationships	p. 26
Don't Stand by His Desk and Other Rules for the Office Romance	p. 32
Long-Distance Relationships. Part I: How They Should Start	p. 41
Long-Distance Relationships. Part II: Making It Work	p. 47
You Can Ask Your Therapist to Help You Do The Rules	p. 54
If He Doesn't Call, He's Not That Interested. Period!	p. 60
25 Reasons Why Women Want to Call Men But Shouldn't!	p. 62
Show Up Even If You Don't Feel Like It	p. 64
Keep Doing The Rules Even When Things Are Slow	p. 67
Don't Tell the Media About Your Love Life and Other Rules for Celebrities	p. 70
Don't Be a Groupie and Other Rules for Dating Celebrities or High-Profile Men	p. 79
Observe His Behavior on the Holidays	p. 84
Don't Go Overboard and Other Rules for Giving to Men	p. 88
Buyer Beware (Weeding out Mr. Wrong)!	p. 92
Closing the Deal (Getting Him to the Altar)	p. 99
Don't Be the Rebound Girl and Other Rules for Dating a Man Who Is Separated	p. 108
A Rules Refresher for Married Women	p. 114
Rules for the Bedroom (When You're Married)	p. 125
Starting Over--Rules for the Mature Woman	p. 128
Rules for Same-Sex Relationships	p. 136
Rules for Personal Ads and Dating Services	p. 140
Rules for On-line Dating	p. 144
Use a Rules Support Group	p. 148
Rules for Girlfriends, Bosses/Coworkers, and Children	p. 154
Don't Worry, Even Men Like The Rules	p. 162
Rules Tips for Men	p. 165
The Rules Are a Healthy Way of Life	p. 168
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About The Rules	p. 174
A Final Bonus--20 Extra Hints	p. 185
Success Stories: Women Who Followed The Rules and Changed Their Lives!	p. 192
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