Summaries of books about Relationships & Dating:
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts
Seven Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Marry
Les Parrott|Leslie Parrott
The book provides a proactive approach to fostering a strong marital foundation through seven critical questions that address common challenges and expectations in marriage. It includes practical advice, exercises, and insights designed to help couples develop a deeper understanding of each other and build a lasting relationship.
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NOT "Just Friends"
Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity
Shirley Glass
The book provides insights into the dynamics of emotional and physical affairs, offering guidance on how to rebuild trust and heal after infidelity. It includes practical advice, real-life examples, and strategies for both the betrayed and the betrayer to understand the reasons behind the affair and to work towards recovery.
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The Surrendered Wife
A Practical Guide for Finding Intimacy, Passion and Peace with a Man
Laura Doyle
The book advocates for women to relinquish control in their marriages by trusting their husbands' decisions and surrendering to their natural masculinity. It suggests that this approach can lead to a more harmonious relationship, increased intimacy, and a rekindling of passion.
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What Women Want When They Test Men
How to Decode Female Behavior, Pass a Woman’s Tests, and Attract Women Through Authenticity
Bruce Bryans
The book provides insights into understanding the psychological tests women may subconsciously put men through in dating scenarios, offering strategies for men to respond authentically and confidently to attract and maintain interest from women. It emphasizes the importance of genuine behavior and communication in building attraction and navigating the complexities of modern relationships.
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Not Exactly Love
A Memoir
Betty Hafner
The memoir recounts the author's experience in an abusive marriage during the 1970s, detailing the psychological and physical turmoil she endured. It explores her journey of self-discovery and the difficult path to escaping the relationship and finding healing.
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All the Rules
Time-tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right
Ellen Fein|Sherrie Schneider
The book provides a set of guidelines for women to follow in order to attract and maintain a relationship with a man they consider ideal. It emphasizes traditional gender roles and dating etiquette, suggesting that women should be passive and strategic to secure long-term commitment.
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Alpha Male Strategies
Dating Techniques In The Social Media Age
Alpha Male Strategies
The book provides advice on how men can improve their dating lives by adapting to the modern social media landscape, focusing on building confidence, enhancing communication skills, and developing strategies for attracting and maintaining relationships with women. It emphasizes the importance of self-improvement, understanding female psychology, and leveraging social media platforms to create a desirable persona.
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Act Like a Lady
Questionable Advice, Ridiculous Opinions, and Humiliating Tales from Three Undignified Women
Keltie Knight|Becca Tobin|Jac Vanek
The book is a collection of personal essays and humorous anecdotes from three women who co-host a popular podcast, sharing their most embarrassing moments and offering tongue-in-cheek guidance on how to navigate life's awkward situations. It combines self-deprecating stories with irreverent takes on love, career, and friendship, aiming to both entertain and empower readers.
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I Love You But I Don't Trust You
The Complete Guide to Restoring Trust in Your Relationship
Mira Kirshenbaum
The book provides a step-by-step guide for couples seeking to rebuild trust after it has been broken, addressing various scenarios and offering practical advice on overcoming betrayal. It includes strategies for healing, understanding the reasons behind trust issues, and techniques to strengthen the relationship moving forward.
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The 4 Seasons of Marriage
Secrets to a Lasting Marriage
Gary Chapman
The book explores the metaphor of seasons to describe the changing dynamics of marital relationships, identifying characteristics and challenges of each season—spring (new beginnings), summer (warmth and growth), fall (uncertainty and change), and winter (coldness and potential isolation). It provides practical advice and strategies for couples to understand, improve, and navigate their marriage through these different phases, aiming to foster communication, rekindle love, and strengthen their bond.
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