Labor of Love : : the Invention of Dating

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On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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"It seems as though every week there's a new app available on your smartphone promising dates a plenty--just swipe right. A mate, on the other hand, is becoming harder and harder to find. The age-old quest for true love requires more effort than ever before. Let's face it: dating is work. Which, as it happens, is exactly where it began, in the 19th century--as prostitution. In Labor of Love, Moira Weigel dives into the secret history of dating while holding up a mirror to the contemporary dating landscape, revealing why we date the way we do and explaining why it feels so much like work. This isn't a guide to "getting the guy"; there are no ridiculous "rules" to follow in Labor of Love. This is a brilliant, fresh, and utterly original approach to help us understand how dating was invented and, hopefully, lead us closer to the happy ending that it promises"-- Provided by publisher.

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Re-affirm your reasons for dating, or not. submitted by dwick on July 5, 2023, 8:57am For anyone who has ever asked "where are all the good men/women". Or "how does one find love if they don't work in your office?" This book will be an encouragement.

For anyone who ever wondered WHY they were dating, or who worried that they were just in a relationship "to kill time". This book will be a revelation.

For anyone who has rebelled at the idea that dating is "fun" and that you simply "have to" be interested in dating, or that you will "never find happiness" unless you use a dating service or encourage a long line of causal "friends" this book will make you feel vindicated.

In general regardless of if you are Single or In a relationship, this book brings wonderful perspective, humor, and entertainment to a part of our culture that is both ever-present and perplexing.