Do you read dating self-help books? So often so painful. They never agree, which leaves you who knows where. But sometimes, in between the bad advice and the confusing ideas, you find a gem. I read in a dating book once, "If it's going to take 100 bad dates to meet Mr. Right, you'd better get started."

I just love that attitude! Any bad dates are just a rung in the ladder on your way to romance. So get out there and get dating!

And Jamy over at Grateful Dating wants to help.

Check out her left column. She's got posts sorted into "Dating Guidelines," and "Old Boyfriend Stories," and if that's not enough for you, she's even got a secondary blog called The Worst Dates in the World.

But wait! There's more! Jamy also answers "Dear Jamy" questions on her blog. Says Jamy, "If you have questions about dating, social science, or just want to chat, write to me here: jamy9 at verizon dot net. I'll publish answers to 'Dear Jamy' questions on Tuesdays."

That's some dedication to the fine art of dating.

But my favorite, favorite thing about Grateful Dating is that every post ends with something Jamy is grateful for. And I love a blogher with a positive attitude.

Recent posts include:

A Year in Dates

Here's another "Dear Jamy"

Hanukah Cat

OK, that last one doesn't really have anything to do with dating. I just think the cat's cute.