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Modern Dating
Sucks
A Matchmaker's Guide to Finding Love
in a Swipe-Left World
Situationships. Talking stages. “Let's just see where this goes.” It's mostly just vibes and Wi-Fi out here — and you're exhausted.
The people who find love are not the lucky ones. They are the ones who stopped letting the broken system make decisions for them.Jackie gives you the matchmaker's eye — and a real path forward.
As Seen On
Sound familiar?
You've downloaded every app, swiped until your thumb gave out, and you still haven't found your person.
Everyone has advice but nobody has a real answer. "Just put yourself out there" is not a strategy.
You're in a "talking stage" that's been going on for three months and you still don't know what you are.
You're doing all the right things — working on yourself, staying open, showing up — and it still isn't working.
This book was written for you.
Not to coddle you. Not to give you a pep talk. To show you exactly what's happening — and what to do about it.
Love is not something that happens to you. It is something you build with intention, clear eyes, and the right person.
— Jackie Dorman
What's Inside
Ten chapters. No fluff. The specific, practical truth about modern dating — from a matchmaker with 11 years of field experience and thousands of real introductions behind her.
Chapter 01
Modern Dating Sucks
Dating is the wild, wild west. No rules, no accountability, just emotional tumbleweeds blowing through text threads. Jackie names exactly what collapsed — and why it matters.
Chapter 02
The Dating Culture That Trained You
The scripts running your love life were written before you were old enough to consent to them. Understanding them is the first step to rewriting them.
Chapter 03
Why Apps Feel Like a Casino
They were engineered to keep you swiping, not to help you find love. Jackie shows you how to use the apps as a tool instead of letting them use you.
Chapter 04
Stop Dating and Start Choosing
The difference between a non-negotiable and a preference — and a list that actually reflects who you are and what you need, instead of a catalog of everything you fear.
Chapter 05
Readiness > Romance
You can meet someone who checks every box and it still goes nowhere. Learn to read a person's actual availability before your heart is fully invested.
Chapter 06
Chemistry Is Not Compatibility
The chemistry you've been chasing might be the very thing holding you back. Jackie explains the difference — and what to look for instead.
Chapter 07
Date Like a Matchmaker
Stop thinking like a romantic and start thinking like a professional. The frameworks Jackie uses with every client — now in your hands.
Chapter 08
Structure > Chaos
A framework for the early months of a relationship that gives both people clarity instead of confusion. Know how to have the conversations you've been avoiding.
About the Author
Jackie Dorman
Jackie Dorman is a professional matchmaker, relationship coach, bestselling author, and speaker who has helped over 1,600 people get married in the last four years through her singles program Last Year Single and her proprietary HeartWork process.
She is the bestselling author of Married in 12 Months or Less and calls Austin, Texas home with her husband of 18 years, David. Together they have a beautiful blended family with three adult children and two grandbabies.
Her no-nonsense approach — grounded in faith, real-world matchmaking data, and a genuine love for people — has made her one of the most sought-after voices in modern dating and relationships.
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