Be Your Own Dating Service

found this book to be very helpful with the beginning of a new relationship. it touches on many things you experience when meeting someone new, how to meet them and how to deal with them. how to determine if you have the same goals as your date, how to set your goals, and what to do when your goals dont match. it discusses the many different personalities one encounters. it runs you through how to break up, and when, as well as how to continue a relationship through proposal. the book is written in a very easy to read manner.

I just bought so many books out there for dating, you know Ive been single most of my life and find its time to slow down with all the craziness it brings. Although this book is now 6 years old there are some tips and some useful information that you canuse when dating. But you know here we are in the 20th Century and the Internet is the dating scene now and this book didnt help me in this new arena.

Recommendations: Probably the most informative and useful book I have read so far is How to get the Woman of your dreams using the Internet Oh and I believe there is one for the Ladies How to get the Man of your dreams using the Internet Just sit back and have everything about Internet dating explained to you, telling you where to look, and even what to say, everything is so well taught out by the Author even! He even explains how to use instant messenger services if you dont know and how to tell if your being involved in a scam just to take your money. All in all this is the best book out there for finding the Love of your life online!

Maintaining healthy relationships through communications is the authors main point. Sets good examples of how to develop ones self so that can be interdependent with a dating relationship and in all relationships. Compared to the playing hard to get game of the current rage book, The Rules, this book shoes respect for both parties. Its a great book for dating relationships and all relationships, be they business, social or family

This book is great. It is a philosophy of being responsible for your destiny in dating and all of lifes relationship. The philosophy is to find out your needs and expectations. Then express this to others who you know so that you have a variety of choices of who to date. This creates security and self-esteem in dating. Then communication through You and Me Conversations lets each partner be an equal. This book and the authors website have been a great help to me.

A real game-plan for dating with the idea of finding a lasting relationship, not just another rollercoaster. Progressively getting better from chapter to chapter, it gives substance to the process of getting to know someone. The insights on communication and the actual relationship information was as much or more valuable than building a date. Atwoods Date Lines is the same way, in that the meat of the book is far more powerful than the title indicates.

I found this book very interesting, helpful, and an excellent educational tool. I would recommend this book to anyone who is in a dating relationship and also for pregnant teens and others who are entering into the social/dating world following a break-up.

The dialogue is honest, concise, in-depth, and written well. The reader is treated like an intelligent person who can think and make sound judgments when in a dating or other relationship.

I especially liked Part II, The Relatiohsip and the chapters dealing with Attachment, Sex, Love, and Communication. These chapters address and discuss what is needed to talk about before entering into a committed exclusive relationship. I read it last year and reviewed several chapters again in 2002 to keep myself on track.

Regarding any advice on dating and interpersonal relationships,
the information should be assimilated and used prudently. Human behavior is, for the most part, unpredictable and to adhere to a set dating plan or to categorize a person as a North/South/East/Westbound Train is unrealistic. But the book defines the user, non-committed, and unavailable people and lists warining signs of the Westbound (not available for a committment but has a desire to be with you).Dating goals should be based on individual preferences, lifestyle, and needs.

Finding this book really made me come to my senses where dating is concerned. Instead of just trial and error, I have an idea of what to do and when to do it. This book picks up the pace as it goes along, and has good material for having better relationships in general. Date Lines is next!

The main theme of the book is to provide a method to have choices of who we date and early in the dating process communicate what is the true potential of the relationship to meet your vision of your future life. The goal is to communicate early so both parties can understand one another and build the relationship from there. The book provides insights into talking about what is important such as religion, spirituality, career, children, money and sexual intimacy. The book details talking about feelings for each other, the relationship potential, where we currently stand, issues that need resolving and an agreement to inform each other if feelings change. It is a book that lets both parties be responsible and truthful about making the dating relationship healthy.

I was going to buy The complete idiots guide to dating, but when I saw here the bad comments about that and the good comments for the Atwood book, I went for the latter instead. I suspect I may have made the wrong choice.

While Im sure theres good stuff in the book for its intended audience, I found it didnt speak to me. I guess its targetted at American women who are familiar with what the book calls the singles scene, and are probably also Christian.

Im a British man, aged 37, with no religious belief, and no understanding of what dating is about. While I was reading the book I felt I needed more interpretation or guidance about what it was taking as a starting point. I think I lack some fundamental knowledge and vocabulary to be able to understand the book. For example, I dont really know what dating means, and I dont think Id recognize a singles bar if were in one.

The best book about dating relationships I have found... and its about much more than just getting dates. As a male psychiatrist at a major university student health service where inability to make good choices in finding a healthy relationship is a common presenting complaint I recommend this book when I feel the patient could benefit from some study concerning the matter. Ordinarily Im not really a fan of what I consider pop psychology but this book is very insightful and gives a good framework for understanding a process that we are taught very little about but somehow we are supposed to know. The reality for most us is learning in a trial and error fashion, often blindly, without much understanding about why things are going so badly and accumulating baggage along the way. There should be a course on this in high school if education is about preparing people for life, and if so, this book would be on my required reading list.

If you have never had problems dating, if youve never wondered why you broke up, if you and your partner always seem to be on the same page, if your relationship is going where you want, if you truly understand what the other is feeling, if you never quarrel about nothing, you dont need this book.

Ok, I have to give my 2 cents on this book. I am almost done (about 10 more pages left), but I want to give my impression while the ideas are fresh in my mind.

First of all, the reason why I like this book is because the targeted audience of this book is geared toward my type of people. I wanted to search for someone that I can share my life with and Im ready for an exclusive and committed relationship. I really want to know how I can go out and find someone like that will fulfill my needs. If you are someone who wants to know how to date a beautiful model or use the best pick-up lines, then this book isnt for you.

I think the bottom line of this book is easy to understand and its straightforward. This book tells you not seattle for less. I think it gives several convincing arguments on why we will be better off if we dump someone that isnt making us happy. Furthermore, the author explains the essential ingredient needed for a healthy relationship. I will not spoil the bean, but I ask a lot of my friends and they all agree that those ingredients are needed.

For those of us who is too shy to find a date (a lot of male friend I know is in this situation), this book addresses ways we can expand our chance of finding a date. I think it does a pretty good job of expanding our horizon.

Furthermore, this book addresses the importance of communication. I cant agree more. The author delineates common misconceptions that couples faces after the fireworks wear out.

This book is much more than a dating book. It teaches interpersonal skills as well. I am always seeking ways to grow and I think this book does a great job of giving advice. It is a keeper for me.

Ms. Atwoods book empowers singles in their journey toward healthy romantic love. -John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

A must-read for singles. -Pat Love, author of Hot Monogamy


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Ms. Atwoods book empowers singles in their journey toward healthy romantic love. -John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

A must-read for singles. -Pat Love, author of Hot Monogamy


Book Description

Where are all the good people to date Why do I always end up with the wrong person Why is love so hard to find

This upbeat and on-target book answers these questions and many more, providing todays singles with a blueprint for creating rewarding dating experiences.