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| What Women Wish You Knew about Dating: A Single Guy's Guide to Romantic Relationships | 
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Sales Rank: 335740
Category: Book
Author: Stephen W., Phd Simpson
Publisher: Baker Books
Studio: Baker Books
Manufacturer: Baker Books
Label: Baker Books
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0801068401
Dewey Decimal Number: 241.6765
EAN: 9780801068409
ASIN: 0801068401
Publication Date: June 1, 2008
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Most books on romantic relationships focus on mate selection, marriage, and sexual purity. But before all that can happen, a guy has to get a date! What Women Wish You Knew about Dating equips men with the skills they need to begin dating. Author Stephen W. Simpson educates men about spiritual and psychological obstacles to dating and provides solutions to the problems that often interfere with a healthy, holy dating life. With a unique blend of biblical principles, psychological insight, practical advice, and humor, this book shows the reader how to be a man, date like a man, and get that relationship off to a great start. Whether just entering the dating game or back after being widowed or divorced, men of all ages will benefit from this straightforward and candid treatment of male sexuality and dating.
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Absolute Best Book on Christian Dating January 6, 2009
This is the best book on Christian Dating that I have read so far. Dr. Simpson focuses on what men need and are lacking in their dating lives. And no, it's not the women.
The focus of every man's dating life should be the man. You have to become a real man before you can date women successfully. So many Christian "men" do not understand what it truly means to be a real man of God. It is this inner focus on what one truly believes and truly wants that needs to be settled before one can have a successful dating life.
The actual steps shown in the dating process is not bad. Christian dating books always walk a fine line when it comes to dating as the authors try to help daters set boundaries that they believe are "Christian." But more than that, I liked Dr. Simpson's approach as it helps the reader look at dating from a straightforward perspective, step by step, that will help the reader overcome his own obstacles in meeting and dating good women.
This book is far better than the other two Christian dating books I have read so far Dating with Pure Passion: More than Rules, More than Courtship, More than a Formula and How to Get a Date Worth Keeping. Other Christian dating books are either too disjointed as the author is unclear of what he is trying to say or offers no real advice about dating. My recommendation is to start with Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul and then read this book if you want to know all about Christian dating.
Finally a Readable Road Map for the Confusing World of Dating October 17, 2008
I'm an old married guy now, so I can't really put Dr. Simpson's funny and practical wisdom to much use. But, "back in the day," I may have avoided considerable anxiety and heartache if I had access to this comprehensive step by step guide to Christian dating.
The book starts at the absolute beginning. Not when a guy finds himself attracted to a lady, but when a guy learns to be a man. From there, Simpson walks his reader step by step through various subjects like: talking to a woman, asking someone out on a date, what a first date should look like, what second & third dates should be like, etiquette, and the ever popular "how far should we go?" question.
The book doesn't leave out advice for the ladies. There are very insightful side boxes throughout the book for them as well.
No man attempting to navigate his way through the labyrinth of Christian dating should be without this fun to read guide. I loved it so much I bought copies for my four teenage nephews. If you're looking for a book to help yourself or someone else decode the Christian dating scene, look no further than this one.
What do women really want? August 11, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
What do women really want? "What Women Wish You Knew About Dating: A Single Guy's Guide to Romantic Relationships" is a guide for guys who want to cut through the bull and find the right girl to settle down with - and how to be the right guy. Presenting a Christian perspective on dating, author Stephen Simpson emphasizes that women are looking for men who are men, not boys. A guide to maturity, and maintaining a healthy balance in relationships, "What Women Wish You Knew About Dating" is a top pick for any Christian man in need of advice to find the one.
A Man's Perspective on Christian Dating - Incredible! June 19, 2008
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Stephen Simpson's "What Women Wish You Knew About Dating" is a thought-provoking, laugh-out-loud funny reality check! Filled with wonderful quotes at the beginning of each chapter, do-able Biblical advice, and true life stories that draw the reader into the chapter topics, I recommend this book to men and women, single and married. This is a must read for anyone who has or hopes to have a significant other. We should treat each other this way all the time - especially after we marry - not just when we're dating.
The author's use of movies to explain topics really impacted my film-loving libido. I also loved the info boxes created in each chapter just for us gals. Simpson deserves many thanks for defining the difference between guys and men, discussing everything involved in dating relationships from where to meet to sensitive issues like how to handle pre-marital sexuality. I wish I would have had this book in my naive dating years! Although I must admit, it did shed some light on several situations from my past that I didn't really understand, and made me very grateful for how blessed I am to have the husband I do.
Great, practical, and fun to read book. June 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is well written, and an engaging read. It is written from a Christian perspective, but is a lot more practical and useful than most Christian relationship books out there. Dr. Simpson shows a clear understanding of the Christian dating culture, and the unique challenges faced by men in this culture.
It is also refreshing to read a book that does not fixate on overly spiritualizing the dating process to the point that it becomes unapplicable. It addresses topics ranging from talking to girls, doing the actual asking for a date, where to go, what to do on the second and third date, and how to maintain a relationship once you have one.
This is an ideal book for any single Christian man looking to improve their dating situation. It would also be a great book for any Christian woman stumped by why men are clueless in the dating arena (there are actually numerous blurbs in the chapters directly speaking to women who are reading the book).
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