First published 2003
E. Jean Carroll draws from her decade of answering reader letters for Elle magazine's "Ask E. Jean" column to construct a targeted six week system for accomplished women seeking committed relationships. Her approach combines evolutionary biology concepts with synchrony research to address the specific dating challenges faced by high achievers. Carroll argues that traditional dating advice fails successful women because it ignores how Darwinian principles actually govern attraction and mate selection. The program offers concrete steps based on patterns Carroll observed across thousands of letters from readers struggling to balance career success with romantic fulfillment. Rather than generic relationship guidance, Carroll provides strategies tailored to women whose professional achievements may complicate their search for lasting partnerships.
Genres: self-help, relationships, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: expert-advice, self-improvement
208 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow