For Immediate Release
Tampa-area woman shares
"10 Rules to Survive the Dating Jungle"
Once she re-entered the dating world after her divorce a few years ago, 34year-old Tara Richter created a set of rules to make sure she would stop
meeting Mr. Wrong. The guidelines, crafted from personal experiences, led
to her debut book.
Tampa - After her divorce a few years ago, Tara Richter quickly discovered why she
wanted to be married in the first place. The dating world was a jungle, she found,
crowded with snakes, lions and other fierce creatures that motivated her to plot a strategy
to navigate her way to happiness.
In her quest to find Mr. Right, the 34-year-old Richter created a strategy designed to help
her avoid Mr. Wrong. Based on lessons learned from dates that did not proceed as
anticipated, the Palm Harbor, Fla. resident who was raised in Omaha, Neb., crafted her
own set of rules such as “Avoid the Knight in Shining Armor,” Respect Yourself and
Your Boundaries,” and Be Safe, Research Your Date.” She discussed the guidelines with
her friends, who were intrigued and wanted more. This sparked an idea in the mind of
Richter, who is also an artist and a dating coach, and led to her first book, “10 Rules to
Survive the Dating Jungle.”
“Once I decided to start going on dates again following my divorce, I didn’t want to slip
back into my old dating habits, so I thought it was important to establish rules,” Richter
said. “If a date didn’t go well, I would reflect on it afterwards and develop a new rule.
“As I discussed my dating problems with my other girlfriends, I noticed we were
encountering a lot of the same issues,” Richter added. “Dating can be scary, but it can
also be fun as long as you follow guidelines to help you find someone who will treat you
with the love and respect you deserve.”
Richter’s “10 Rules” are:
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Heal Your Wounds
Don’t Date Anyone Who is Married
3 Strikes You're Out
Avoid the Knight in Shining Armor
Puppy Dog Syndrome
Respect Yourself & Your Boundaries
Steer Clear of Addicts
Have Fun, be Yourself & Don't Lose Your Identity
Be Safe, Research Your Dates
10. Try New Places
Richter, who studied art and graphic design in college and creates affirmation art pieces
and personalized artwork related to children and pets, blogs about dating and
relationships at http://www.datingjunglebook.com, where readers can buy her book as
well. The title is also available at Amazon.com.
At the upcoming "10 Rules to Survive the Dating Jungle" book signing and costume
party, Richter will offer signed books available for purchase for $20. The event will take
place on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Fox Jazz Café in Tampa. Guests are invited to
dress as Jane, Tarzan or an animal from the jungle. There will be no cover charge, and
drinks and food are available for purchase. Each signed book will include a special prize,
and the first 25 guests who arrive in a costume will get a free autographed copy of the
book and a coupon for one complimentary Internet dating coaching session and a coupon
for $5 off a pre-dating speed dating event in the Tampa area.
Richter provides Internet dating coaching sessions for singles and is in the midst of
writing her second book, which is tentatively titled, “10 Rules to Survive the Internet
Dating Jungle.”
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