: Learning to identify "space-filler" choices that only serve to temporarily mask loneliness rather than add real value to your life.

: Strategically expanding your social network and focusing on self-assessment before seeking a partner. Key Themes and Content

: Shifting from a passive "waiting for Prince Charming" mindset to proactive decision-making.

Published by HDC Press in 2014, the book spans 250 pages and has been recognized as a finalist for both the and the Next Generation Indie Book Awards .

Dugan’s central philosophy is that looking for love while feeling isolated is as unwise as . The book focuses on:

: The book is grounded in "cringe-worthy" stories and narratives like “The Percocet Proposal” and “Need Meets Greed,” which highlight common dating missteps that even the most accomplished adults make.