Some of the
stereotypes we're gonna smash come from The Rules, a notoriously ridiculous book that encourages women to act strangely to land the man of their dreams.
I was thinking, though, it'd be cool to cover different books and what they have to say into posts every once in a while - like a "you don't have to read this because we read it for you!" kind of thing.
Which books have you read, and which ones would you like to hear about? I'm dying to read
I Kissed Dating Goodbye,
Bonding,
He's Just Not That Into You (assuming I don't vomit)...maybe other ones.
Sound cool?
Recommend
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I actually enjoyed I Kissed Dating Goodbye very much... mostly because it makes it OKAY to be single (shocker!) and focuses more importance on developing your own identity and a relationship with God before pursuing any type of romantic relationship. One of my favourite Christian books, actually...
I've read one - Steve Harvey's Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.
Waste of time - nothing new. And nothing I didn't know before.
I read - "I Kissed Dating Goodbye."
I want to read - "He's Just Not That Into You" and "Steve Harvey's Act LIke A Lady, Think Like A Man.
I'm a bookworm.
"He's Just Not That Into You" is great. It is not the stories told in the film. It is a couple of journalists (male and female) that answer questions/scenarios sent in by women. Even though I'm in a committed relationship and don't have any single "woes", it was still a great read. The author is blunt and it was very refreshing and humorous. :)
Ive read (He's Just Not That Into You)
haven't read any of them... but would like to... there's a long reading list for me to catch up with... eek! :S
what books? i'm currently reading "blindness" by saramago, and when i was looking for this book, i flirted with the girl who was helping me.. "hi, i'm looking for a book called "blindness", however i can't seem to find it." and then when she got the book, i went so "where did you find it, i must've been blind or something" she laughs.. "it's funny how the book is called blindness" she laughs even more.. and then we started talking about books..
i know, yet i haven't even read a single book regarding dating.. haha..
i'm thinking of reading "catch 22" after i finish reading "blindness" (10 more pages to go) and i'm pretty sure i'll hook another catch..
I think the only purely romantic books I've read were Nicholas Sparks... they all started sounding the same and I quit following his work.
read "why men love bitches"
its fantastic and a self-esteem booster
Just after my breakup I bought The Good Date Guide: a femme fatale's guide to being irresistible. It's not a novel or anything, just a small hardcover book with some great tips on dating successfully; things like being confident, creating your own style, working out, relaxing, treating yourself and a bunch of other tips.
I highly recommend it.
@kawasaki_saiyan@xanga - Are you enjoying Blindness? I absolutely LOATHE how he doesn't use quotations and has gigantic paragraphs. It's so frustrating to read! I am having the hardest time finishing that book.
This is coming from an English major who adores Russian literature, so if that's telling you anything, I don't know...but it should.
I read "The Rules", which I thought was dumb, and I also read "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" which was good for a laugh because of its chauvinistic ways.
i am reading "It's just a date" interesting :) quite easy to ready (coz i dont like heavy reading)
I haven't read any of those. I've been meaning to, but I keep getting side-tracked.
I've read a few self-help books that mentioned dating, but Dateable was the only dating-focused book I ever read. I agreed with parts of it, but some of it was based on ridiculous stereotypes. Like, a boy is probably bad for you if he has any of the following qualities:
tattoos
artistic
wants to spend time with his friends?!
whaaat?
If you like Christian dating books, try "Undressed" by Jason Illian. It's pretty good.
I also read "Think Like a Guy"-I don't agree with everything she wrote, but it has some interesting tips.
@Super___Connected@xanga - haha, i know~ i absolutely loathe how he doesn't use quotations.. and the gigantic paragraphs, absolutely dread it, especially when you take your eyes off for a sec and by the time your eyes shift back, it's like you turn blind (lost sight of where you left off).. maybe that was his part of the reason why he did what he did.. or maybe he was just trying to preserve them trees..
i found the book quite humorous.. there are some explicit readings.. but then i believe it had to be in there to make a statement.. the message would not be as powerful had that he modified or deleted them..
the message is in the front somewhere before the chapter.
"if you can see, look.
if you can look, observe."
so how far have you gotten into it? i just saw the movie online and the plot is a bit different compared to the book. i don't think the message was as strong as it was in the book. however, i have to say, the movie was humorous..
russian literature eh, do please, fill me in..
He's Just Not That Into You was actually a terrific book - very funny too!
I personally want to read "Steve Harvey's Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man."
I read "He's Just Not Into You" a couple years ago. It just tells you what you should already know but are too blinded by the light you call gorgeous to comprehend it ... really. Good book though. It's nice to see a guys perspective in dating books.
I Kissed Dating Goodbye was excellent. Though it kinda left you avoiding relationships. His second book was better in my opinion. A little more optimistic about love once he got married. :)
Super Flirt and Super Date are very good (Tracey Cox). So is Art of Seduction by Robert Greene...although its heavy.
Its not a dating book but it may give some insight...i really like why women never forget and men never remember (or some such) By Dr. Mariane Lagato.
The Rules Sucks. Not a Mars/Venus fan.
The dummies/idiots guides are too simplistic.
i enjoyed the hes just not that into you movie. and hitch.
i read why men love bitches & it's pretty good because it focuses more on creating self-esteem, respect for yourself, & self-worth.
Im reading the book "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships" by Chip Ingram.
Its amazing!!! You must read it! weather you are single, divorced, in a serious relationship or gave up on love..this book is you you!!! So inspirational and eye opening on so many different levels.
Like...have you ever thought about how much movies, music and tv influence how you have grown up to think a relationship should work? this book will give you a different way to approach relationships with a whole new mind set that will lead to so much happiness for you and your partner! :)
I've reads "He's Just not That into You" , "The Manual", and "Deal Breakers". Deal breakers is not that great, wouldn't reccomend it.
I really enjoyed "The Manual", discussing all stages of guys (specifically the bad boy, who is not to be mistaken with the player). very interesting, and from a guy's point of view.
and he's just not that that into you...everyone's read it by now. great book.