Overview

Part laugh-out-loud dating diary and part practical relationship manual, Taking the Plunge is a deeply honest and gently wise memoir that offers hard-earned lessons learned from navigating the murky and sometimes treacherous waters of online dating. From the romance scammers and haters and liars to the drama kings and smooth-talkers, Mary Walsh dated them all. In the process she learned some valuable lessons, as she discovered how to recognize the red flags, listen to her gut, and most importantly when to walk away; everything she wished someone had told her before she took the plunge into online dating. In her funny memoir, Mary offers motivational advice for women, especially those over 50. That's how old she was as her online dating journey unfolded, while recovering from her divorce following a long marriage. It took a long time, 13 years in all, before she found her happily ever after. Her persistance paid off. She learned first-hand that it is possible to find a lasting love in online dating. Mary's memoir is a confidence building guide. Whether you're newly single, dating-app curious, at an age when you think your romantic days are behind you, or already battle-tested in the online trenches, this laugh-out-loud book will entertain, educate, and inspire you to keep searching for your perfect match. Mary dated them all so you don't have to!

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""I wish I had a book like this when I started my online dating! A thoughtful, honest, and funny portrayal of dating in the trenches. Loved the lessons learned at the end of each chapter!"" -Customer Review ""This was such a fun read, it felt like sitting with a friend and having a good long chat over a cup of coffee. As an online dating veteran myself, it was great to learn about someone else's experiences and I thoroughly agreed with the author's advice!"" - Customer Review "" I found Mary Walsh's book to be well written with both serious and comical undertones to it. A wonderful read for anyone in a current relationship, or for those looking to brave or in the on line dating world."" - Customer Review

Author Information

Mary Walsh is an award-winning storyteller, who has spent her career in television, writing and producing hundreds of hours of news and documentary programming. She is passionate about creating compelling and engaging stories and is now telling her own, by writing a memoir about her life in the online dating trenches. After her divorce, Mary took the plunge into online dating, spending more than a dozen years navigating the murky dating waters. She dated every imaginable kind of guy before finding a lasting love. In 2025, she celebrated her 4th wedding anniversary with Vince, her prince.

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