Ruthie Dean

Ruthie and Michael Dean are a married couple who authored "Real Men Don't Text" based on their own long-distance love story.

Ruthie lived in China while Michael was in Germany when they fell in love.

Now residing in Nashville, they enjoy running, technology-free Sunday coffee dates, and driving Michael's classic Ford truck.

Ruthie maintains a blog at ruthiedean.com where readers can share their own dating experiences.

The couple is active on Twitter, engaging with their audience about love, dating, and relationships.