The Ten Commandments of Dating
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I bought this book for my daughter,14yo; ofcourse I must read it first. This book is easy to read, practical and Biblical.  If only I had this resourse when I was going through the dating phase.  So much heart ache could have been avoided for me and others... and God would not be misrepresented through my poor choices.
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This book is chock-full of dating advice and encouragement for finding a life partner.  The author uses real-life examples of clients she has helped, illustrating humorous dating snafus that didn't go quite as well as they planned.  Each example gives a specific dating lesson that we should follow to ensure our own first dates are more successful.  I found the suggestion of using a bit of humor in awkward dating situations very helpful, as well as accepting that we all make dating mistakes from time to time.  A great piece of advice in the book is first and foremost creating fulfilling lives of our own first, and then finding someone to share it with.  I highly recommend this informative resource.
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"Success in dating, like success in any area of your life, comes from identifying your weak spots and working to improve them. It's about knowing what you want and not giving up until you find it." That is the essential theme of this wonderful little book on dating and relationships. As a family life/child development major in college, I found the wise counsel in this book to be both accurate and succinct. I am happy to no longer be a part of the dating scene, but once you are married you need to keep "dating" in a sense. Often the problems in a marriage are not "Him" but "You" as well. You will enjoy this book, married or single.
Review by M.J. Evans author of The Mist Trilogy
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Excellent bible references. Give so much hope to singles. A must read before dating or committing to your soul mate.
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This book is awesome.  Dating as a Christian can sometimes be confusing, especially since there are no bullet point lists in the Bible about how to go about dating.  Hafeez held nothing back and poured his heart and spirit into this book through personal stories, advice, and even bringing it back to the most important thing, the word of God.  Great book for those who need some advice and encouragement in dating while trying to glorify God.
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This book has a lot of good scriptural messages pertaining to who God has found for you to marry,about purity before you marry and what to look for in a partner. I just liked the book and how she stuck to her principles and taught the girls to do the same thing
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I read this book about nine years ago when I was searching for my soulmate. It's very inspiring, especially for the twenty-something age group. Even though I was middle aged when I read it, the principles still applied. Letting God be your matchmaker and dating according to His guidelines always brings the greatest blessing! Mary Singer Wick, author of "My Heart's Desire: A Journey Toward Finding Extravagant Love".
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I enjoyed the tips they gave readers on ditching dating in the digital world. I'm a very social person and hate talking on the phone, but I agree that dating today has lost that old fashioned charm. Connecting with a person can only be done in person. I like the two views on certain issues, and I'm very glad they left their personal story for the end. This was a nice free find, so check it out if you're stuck in a dating rut.
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I am in love with this book! Just what I needed to restore my faith in dating. There are some great tools and advice in this book that really make you feel confident when  meeting a guy. I recommend this book to anyone who needs to refresh their perspective on dating and relationships. Matt Hussey is genius!!
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QUICK HIT  With suggestions from the normal to the creative to the kinda-out-there, Randy Southerns date suggestions provide a something-for-everyone experience that is guaranteed to keep your marriage from getting rutted in the same old patterns.

Have you ever felt like your marriage was in a rut? I don't mean unhappy or failingI just mean that you always do the same things, go to the same places on the same dates. Youve settled into a routine and, while routines and rituals aren't inherently a bad thing, life needs jazzing up sometimes. Enter Randy Southern and 52 Uncommon Datesthats about a years worth of dates waiting to be explored. And I guarantee that there are some in here that youve never considered before.

Heres a smattering of the suggestions: The Get Lost Date, The Lego Date, The Park Bench Date, The Backrub Date. Any of those sound interesting? Southern expands on the idea of a Lego date saying that a husband and wife are building a life together, so why not spend an evening working together to build something slightly less daunting? Its less about the actual building of Legos and more about the creativity and conversation it fosters.

Or how about the backrub date? This one is, of course, a bit more sensual. Although Southern doesnt mention it in the book, Ill go ahead and state it here. Sex should not be the end goal here. Dont rush through the moment of sensuality to get to the sexuality. This date is about enjoying your partners body, enjoying your partners touch, and letting the stress of work, kids, and whatever just melt off of you as you spend alone time with your spouse.

Each date is prefaced by Scripture and a quote from Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages. Southern then writes a few paragraphs on setting the scene, letting us know what this type of date might bring. Then comes a couple paragraphs on implementing the date. He concludes with a few discussion questions to use with your partner in discussing the experience and some ideas to pray about before going into the date. Each date covers about 4-5 pages of material.

Honestly, theres nothing really outstanding about this book. If you're not the type to go on dates with your wife or you find yourself doing just the same old thing, or you need ways of improving communication in your marriage, then this is a solid book of practical ways to foster that discussion. Theres no bad advice in it, but I didn't find anything truly revolutionary either.

My lone criticism is the way this book was marketed. I understand that Dr. Chapman is a much more widely known person than Mr. Southern. I understand that Dr. Chapman wrote the introduction to the book. But its a bit disingenuous to have Chapmans name on the cover and spine with no mention of Southern until the inside pages. This book is obviously closely related to Chapman and Chapmans work, but lets give the guy that wrote the thing some credit.
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Love it, love it love it! If read with an open mind, this book offers a beautifully written and insightful approach to dating. I and my girlfriends, some married and some single, have so much  fun talking about the ideas and spirit of the book, and we (the single girls) always feel more optimistic and exited about dating afterwards. I really think THIS book will help you find THAT guy!
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I really enjoyed this book. It's not rocket science; however the way he talks to you makes you really take note to some of the things you may be doing wrong in the dating world. Take from it what you need and keep it moving .
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I love this book!  It is the truth about dating.  It will make you laugh.  I was given this book for a review,  but I like it so much I bought a copy.
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I clearly don't remember how I stumbled on Debra Filetas blog. One thing I always like about her blog is how she relays truth in uncompromising ways. She calls a spade a spade and this is why I bought her book True Love Dates. It is the best book every unmarried person needs to read and I would even recommend it for married people to some extent.

Debras book is a book that has turned my thinking about relationships 180 degrees. She divided her book into four parts namely: Dating Inward, Dating Outward, Dating Upward and Ask The Counselor.

Dating inward is about dating the person you never thought you would date, yourself. This is not about being narcissistic but it is about learning about yourself. Many of us focus on finding the right person but we never take the time to become the right person ourselves. Pick up the list that you made for a potential partner and use it against yourself.

After you understand your past, your present and have a clear vision about your future. It is now time to date outward. Dating outward is about knowing clearly the kind of person you want. The author suggests coming up with a list.  A list of reds (things that tell you to stop with your pursuit), yellows (these are signs that you need to proceed with caution and greens (things that you need in your potential partner).

Dating outward is also about understanding the seasons of a relationship and responding accordingly. Another great thing about the book is that Debra says we need to say Yes to Sex, in the boundaries of marriage of course!

Dating upward is about including God in your relationship and letting godly values lead you. It is also about realizing the things that a relationship cannot satisfy. My other favourite message in this part is about dating with no regrets, where you avoid doing things that you will later regret.

The last part is Ask the counselor where the author answers some of the frequently asked questions about relationships.
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Data, A Love Story offered helpful concepts regarding meeting your life mate applicable to dating in general: 1) take time to think about the type of person you're looking for, and 2) it is important to feel good about yourself to attract your ideal mate.  Having said that, the majority of the book is dedicated to chronicling Amy's dating adventures, and the people in her life who supported her throughout her journey.  The reason I did not give this book four stars is the specific advice is not relevant to me because the book was written about online dating in 2005, and the space has changed considerably since then.  Secondly, the author uses J-Date.com, a site that I will not use since I am not Jewish.  The book would have been more compelling for me if the book was written about a dating site with broader reach.  If you're looking for a fun, memoir type read with some key ideas that will make you re-think how you approach the dating scene, this book for you.  But if you're looking for pointed advice on how to successfully date online, there are other books that are a stronger fit for this purpose.
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For the first time, after reading so many books on dating, Nancy Collins and Mason Grigsby finally helped me understand how I was getting in my own way, what I was doing that was turning men off, and, best of all, how I could still be me and find a person who loves who I am.

If that wasn't enough, they also told me what I needed to do to really get into the game of dating in midlife after 26 years of lamenting over losing my soulmate.  Plainly, I stayed stuck and measured everyone against the feelings I had for him.  The book taught me that I could find lasting, wonderful love without having to duplicate the soulmate relationship connection of long ago.

I found the book so freeing for me.  That it was okay to have what some would call old-fashioned attitudes about sex.  That I could be open without being so afraid of rejection.  That it takes persistence like the searcher who went on 77 blind dates before he found the right one for him.  Best of all, the book confirmed my conviction that there is someone for everyone.  The trick to finding someone is to actively look.  And that was something I was not doing with my whole heart, soul and spirit.  I will speak to people who attract me.  I will avoid feeling stupid if I find they are already taken.  Instead, I will feel wonderfully happy for the lady in their life they mentioned so quickly.  I hope one day to be that lady to a wonderful man.

If you are a single who wants to be a couple, you can discover much to help you in Collins and Grigsby book.
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This is a nice little read about some good ideas for inexpensive dating ideas. Great for those who are still in the dating world as well as those who are married. I hope the author will update this again with more ideas. It is always good to have different unique things to do with significant others and loved ones.