Truth in Dating: Finding Love by Getting Real
Millions of single people — whether never married or recently divorced — put a lot of energy into meeting and dating new people, but because they don’t invest their true selves, their efforts often go nowhere. To counter this trend, Susan Campbell presents an approach to dating that many may consider radical: Be honest about yourself and ask for what you want, up front. Campbell shows people how to have fun by flirting truthfully; date without getting ahead of the relationship; enjoy the f
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this approach takes courage but it’s worth it!,
I have found this book and other books by this author extremely helpful. I have been married for one year and I credit Dr. Campbell’s philosophy and what I learned from these books as a big part of why my marriage is so rich, intimate, and satisfying. That said, this approach takes a great deal of courage. It is not for the faint of heart. For those willing to risk being truly open, however, the rewards are exceptional.
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|True love,
When you date in the traditional manner–trying to manage outcomes and get people to like you–you are left living or dating in fear, wondering when you are going to be ‘found out’ and the love will be lost. Gay Hendricks presents the alternative, one that only some people have discovered on their own.
I read Truth in Dating after reading Getting Real most of Brad Blanton’s books on Radical Honesty. I found this book to be the best of the genre because it artfully disperses theory, practice, and examples in a format that is easy to digest and relate to.
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|getting real about yourself!,
Rebeccasreads highly recommends TRUTH IN DATING as an enjoyable & informative guide without one “should” or scolding in the entire lively text!
TRUTH IN DATING covers:
* ways to navigate the singles scene that will maximize your chances of finding true love.
* why so many singles have given up on dating.
* why even psychologically sophisticated people have difficulty beginning a new relationship.
* learning to enjoy the process of meeting new people.
* unfocusing on the outcome.
* learning the skills for becoming more honest, conscious & responsible.
* realistically examining what a romantic partner can & cannot offer in the way of fulfillment & happiness.
* living graciously & honestly.
TRUTH IN DATING is spiced with sidebars, stories, examples, exercises & summaries, with a good resource guide & index, & will be of great help to the millions of singles, searching for true love & an authentic life.
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