THE book contains everything, from quizzes on whether a date was a success or a failure, to the lies women tell themselves, all written in a tongue-in-cheek manner.

And, according to Ms Chong, it’s useful in several ways: It’s for reading before a hot date, to remind yourself of what you want in life and a partner.

You can also use it to smack your date on the head (or down there) if his hands “start auto-roaming”, says Ms Chong.

(It’s a hardcover book, so it should pack a punch.) Here are some excerpts: Definition of a Singapore New Independent Princess (Snip)*:

She’s a successful woman at work and play but, deep down inside, Miss Snip feels that something is missing. Her hands are full but, somehow, her heart is empty.

Enter the Skid: the Singapore Knight In Dilemma! A princess always needs a dragon-slayer.

But unbeknownst to the wellmeaning knight, the dragon had been slain by the capable, educated and sexy Miss Snip earlier at work.

*The Snip is the target audience for this guide.

Where the heck is Mr Right? When Mr Right appears has a lot to do with where you are at in your own life right now.

’Cos he appears only if you’re ready at the right time and right place for the right guy. The geographical location is simply incidental.

5 lies we need to stop telling ourselves:

1) No one will like me as much as he did Well, obviously he didn’t like you enough to stick around. Hold out for someone who will.

2) There won’t be anyone better than him That’s what you said about the last one. And the one before the last.

3) If I try harder and hold out, he will come round

Come round to what? A fantastic woman he can’t appreciate? The harder you try, the faster he runs.

4) There is something wrong with me If he can’t see your beauty, then it’s not you. It’s him.

5) If it hurts so bad, this must be true love

True love protects us. It does not play with our body or emotions, nor leave withdrawal symptoms.

A last word...
When in doubt, don’t compromise.