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Susan Page’s bestselling relationship book has been translated
into 18 languages, is being read in more than 25 countries, and its
mass-market edition has sold more than 158,000 copies. At the heart
of this book are Page’s famed 10 strategies for readers to better
self-understanding and ultimately a fulfilling relationship. Filled
with revealing anecdotes, case studies, and quizzes, the book’s
down-to- earth guidance will appeal to everyone who devoured books
like Mars and Venus on a Date and Getting the Love You Want, and
anyone who wants a fulfilling intimate relationship.
"Behold a wonder–a romantic self-help book that is intelligent,
upbeat, practical, useful, winning, and even wise." –Kirkus
Reviews
Don't click: add to basket. Save yourself!Reviewed by Anonymous, 2010-02-09
This book is going to damage a lot of readers.
If everyone in the world were a Type A personality or clones,
perhaps her "methods" would be useful. Not everyone can share their
innermost desires on a two-hour first date... does that mean
someone should veto them. Yikes. I am horrified this advice is
being given to people. Intimacy develops at different intervals and
that shouldn't be viewed as a negative thing. If you leave everyone
"right now" because they didn't fit your top five criteria, you are
going to continue being single a LONG time. What about your heart?
I married someone who fit my criteria and quickly learned, criteria
can change. But a person doesn't.
It is sad she acts as an expert on this subject. People cannot
possibly know each other after a couple dates. What about all my
friends stories (who are happily married) where one partner didn't
like them/wasn't ready/denied their early advances? She would have
advised them to bail. Thank goodness they didn't read this
book!
Furthermore, if someone doesn't open up completely in two hours, it
doesn't mean they can't or won't. It means maybe they need time to
think about it.. or seven hundred other reasons. It doesn't mean
they are incapable or a commitment-phobe. I also cringe at her
advice to "ask around" if you wonder about someone's dating
history. Having been the victim of jealous girls telling a man that
I didn't like him and I had alot of men asking me out... I would
have to say I don't think "asking around" is good advice. I had
genuine feelings for that man and it took me almost a year to find
out the damage she did. Additionally, I was dating a man and asked
about him...a woman told me she dated him, he dumped her right
after committing to her; so I stopped seeing him. Come to find out,
nope! Not true at all. But again, it was too late. Need I go on....
I don't think seeking gossip is the best way to determine someone's
commitment ability. Even at the most positive aspect, if I've been
strictly dating for about ten months, that doesn't mean I'm a
commitment-phobe, nor that I don't want a relationship now. It
simply means I've been dating. And dating shouldn't be viewed
negatively, you actually learn a lot about yourself and others
through it.
Then (I could scream) she says ask indirect questions on important
subjects! How unfair is that!? Horrible advice. Give someone the
chance to know why you are asking them about religion, kids,
traveling, etc., so they can know you are asking in order to obtain
a serious answer.
This book will be returned and I hope to the high heavens that no
one else takes this book to be anything more than rantings from an
author who thinks the world is a terrible place and everyone is out
to use you.... from an author who believes all people are made
alike. Misguided and just plain bad advice. Do yourself a favor and
spend the ten bucks on a Mars and Venus book, at least he lives in
reality.
I'd recommend Susan Page pick up a Deepak Chopra book. She needs
it.
This author should be stopped.
I get it now.Reviewed by M. Espinoza, 2009-12-16
This was a great read. It was just what I needed, too. I am so glad I made this purchase because the strategies in this book really work. If you want a relationship that will be good for you, this is a must read.
Top NotchReviewed by Keith Curry, 2009-11-04
I try and read most dating advice books since I am an expert in
that field. This book definitely stands out from the pack, in that
it addresses some of the deeper issues that might be keeping you
single. First she tackles the feelings of ambivalence that many
people have about getting an intimate life partner. Commitment
phobia is another issue she tackles and how to avoid being in a
relationship with someone who has it. Having a plan to change your
single status with actual goals and accountability is also
emphasized. I highly recommend this book if you want to go beyond
the often superficial dating advice. Power Path to Love
[...].
Not too reallisticReviewed by S. Solano, 2009-10-07
I have a friend who I consider "wonderful" and I can't understand
why she is still single. I got this book for her as a potential
present but I never gave it to her, concerned of being offensive
because of the title.
I started reading it, myself, and honestly, it takes pages and
pages before finding something relatively useful. If you're about
to buy this book for yourself, I would recommend you to use the
money and the time to do something that creates you some personal
satisfaction. Finally, what you will show to other people and to
yourself, is your ability to be a healthy, balanced and creative
person. Desperation is not too attractive to other people, and I
feel as though the book prepares you to go outside to chase
"something".
10 Stupid things women do to mess up our lives from Dr. Laura is
more worth it. There are multiple examples of obviously not
"wonderful" decisions that affect the day to day living of women,
and she approaches self steam issues from a perspective that helps
you to improve (and I would say, to be more attractive from an
emotional perspective). I am not single and I consider myself very
happy at the moment, even though, Dr Laura's book has given me
opportunities to think about better and more satisfactory ways to
live my life.
Hopefully my review helps someone by proxy!
THE book to change your life, it did mine!Reviewed by M. C. Hirschl, 2009-09-30
Susan Page has manage to write a book that is so clear, persuasive, prescriptive and full of heart that it should be the Bible for anyone searching for love. I bought the book in March and read it, did the exercises, and examined my own needs and patterns. I began a serious search for The One and, believe it or not, I found him. Yes, I had to go out of state, and yes, I found an online search that worked better for me than [...], but without this book, I'm absolutely certain I would not have found the man of my dreams. I am now engaged and plan to marry in a year. Thank you, Susan!
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