The book that had s women playing it cool has a new look. Look out, boys, says Harriet Walker. Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider practice what they preach. As authors of the dating guide that became a phenomenon — referenced in Sex and the City, and updated this year to include advice on how to date in the digital age — they achieved global fame for being women that know what men want.

Dating and Relationship Advice for the Independent and Savvy Woman. 1) You need to date plenty of people in order to find someone you are truly compatible.

Dating can feel like a tiresome game of chess. By date number two, weird little interests like how many cats you follow on Instagram are fair game. Guilty pleasures a la your obsession with The Real Housewives are perfect for date three. Plus, if your date shares your interests, that will be a major opportunity to connect. Fingers crossed you get there!

Apologize profusely the whole time, just to be safe. Who knows? Peek at them over your shoulder during the deed, closely monitoring your S. After 21 dates, break your lease and find a new home.