Are you wading in the muddy shallows of the singles scene? Pick up this book! It is like a simple spring of fresh clear water with easy to use advice and techniques for clearing the way to a happy relationship.

Ok, enough with the silly metaphors. Let's get down to brass tacks. Dating is tough. David D. Coleman doesn't shy away from this reality in "Date Smart" as he presents pragmatic worksheets that may seem tedious or silly at the outset, but are actually quite useful tools in the quest for clarity about who will make a good mate and who will be a great friend.

In one worksheet, Coleman makes you write down the qualities and weaknesses you see in your own parents. This exercise is then applied to how you filter the behavior of your potential mate. Coleman warns, "You may choose a cantidate who's likely to help you resolve issues that result from incomplete relationships with your parents or significant care givers during childhood" as a possible motive behind your date choices.

If you are tired of simplistic advice and are ready to take a serious approach to finding a mate, "Date Smart" may be the perfect book for you.