EXCERPT: 'Why Hasn't He Called?'

Feb. 8, 2008— -- With Valentine's Day fast approaching, many singles are scrambling for a date. But what about those who are looking for more? When dates end up nowhere, how do you know if you're doing something wrong? GMA NOW found just the right book to help change your tragic dating tales into the story of how you first met.

Please find an excerpt of "Why Hasn't He Called?" by Matt Titus and Tamsen Fadal below:

{A}A First Date

Somewhere in Manhattan a first date is taking place at a trendy lounge over drinks. Here are the undisputed facts:

1) Both parties are interested in each other on some level.
2) They agreed on a time and location.

In the world of dating and relationships, this is about as far as undisputed facts go when it comes to a man and woman meeting for the first time.
We have her version and we have his version of the first date. Let's compare the two.

{B}Her Version:He was right on time and already had a table (he must have called ahead because it was the best table in the place, that's thoughtful; he must think I'm special).

He looked really good. I wonder how he had time to go home, shower, shave, change clothes, and still get here on time. He did that all for me, wow.

The conversation was effortless; he seemed to be interested in every word I had to say. He kept asking me if I needed anything more to drink, what a gentleman! He is so responsible; he told me that he only had until 10 p.m. because he had an early morning presentation. I love a guy with a career focus.

He mentioned his parents, so he is definitely not opposed to marriage. When the date ended we even walked for a while talking about anything that popped into our heads, it was so romantic. When it was time for him to go in the other direction, he looked me right in the eyes and told me he had a great time and would call me soon. He leaned over to kiss me, and I turned my cheek. I remembered to never kiss on a first date, so he just smiled and said good night. What a wonderful end to a perfect date! I can't wait for him to call.

{B}His Version:I was on my way home last night when I remembered that I had promised to meet this girl after work. I was going to cancel, but what the hell; you never know what could happen. Luckily, I had my overnight stuff in the trunk from the past weekend, which I spent romping with some chick I sleep with upstate. So, I grabbed my electric razor and ran it over my face and then put on a semi-clean Polo shirt and my two-day-old jeans, not bad for changing in the backseat!