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The 10 Commandments of Dating
The 10 Commandments of Dating by Ben Young and Dr. Samuel Adams. This book provides, as the subtitle says, Time-Tested laws for building successful relationships." It gives practical, no-nonsense commandments on how to make dating work for you.These 10 commandments, if kept, will help your relationships run more smoothly, protect yourself from the pain of various pitfalls,and help you to build loving, lasting relationships.
The 10 chapters (Commandments) are: Thou Shalt get a Life, Thou Shalt Use your Brain, Thou Shalt be Equally Yoked, Thou Shalt Take it Slow, Thou Shalt Set Clear Boundaries, Thou Shalt Save Sex for Later, Thou Shalt Not Play House, Thou Shalt Fight Fairly, Thou Shalt Not Ignore Warning Signs, and Thou Shalt Choose Wisely.
101 Great Dates by David and Diane Coleman.The authors, a husband and wife team, believe that the time you spend with your date can be exciting and full of special moments. This book provides specific details on some creative and out-of-the-ordinary dates that you can try. This book is all about creative dating.
Some of the 101 "great dates" include: Volunteer Together, Scary Film Festival, Pet Shopping, College Campus Visit, Sunrise Breakfast, Museum Adventure, Work Out Together, The Arcade, Airport Rendezvous, Driving Range, The Bus Loop, Batting Cage, and Paint by Number. Also interspersed throughout the book are various little chapters that deal with various issues related to dating and relationships.
Some of these chapters are: You Can Improve Your Social Life, Barriers to Effective Relationships, Do's and Don'ts for Dating and Relationships, Bringing Back Romance, When an Extended Relationship Ends, and How to Have a Successful Blind Date. The book concludes with an appendix of additional dating suggestions.
This 141-page book was published in 1995 by Abingdon and sold for $9.95 (trade).
101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attention by Michelle McKinney Hammond. This book is the result of the author's surveys of men from all walks of live, believers and non-believers alike. Here she paints a realistic picture of what attracts men to women. Her 101 discoveries are both practical and on-target. She reveals what makes a man appreciate a woman, what small details are a big deal in a man's mind, what inspires a man to make a lasting commitment, what keeps passion alive in marriage, and what his deepest desires are.
Her 101 ways are divided into the five categories of the senses: Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, and Touch. Some of her pointers include discussions on Lips, Legs, Posture, Compliments, Soft Tones, Perfume, Home Cooking, Sweetness, Moods, Tears, Secrets, Passion, Softness, Modesty, Color, Clothing, Kisses, Mind, and Attention.
From Harvest House (Eugene, OR) in 2003, this 132-page book sold for $8.99 (trade cover).
A Match Made in Heaven by Susan Wales and Ann Plantz. This title actually comes in two volumes, both by the same two authors. Both books are heart-warming collections of short, true-life romances that celebrate the miraculous power of love.
Each volume contains about eighty short stories are both are divided in the following categories: Divine Appointment, The Moment We Met, Will You Marry Me,? With this Ring, I Thee Wed, To Have and to Hold, From this Day Forward, To Love, Honor, and Cherish, For Better, For Worse, For Richer, For Poorer, In Sickness and in Health and As Long as We Both Shall Live.
Both of these books were published in 1999 by Multnomah Publishers (Sisters, OR) and sold for $10.99 (trade covers). The first volume contains 267 pages and the second one 323 pages.
A New Dating Attitude by Suzan D. Johnson Cook. This book, written for women by a woman pastor, says that your quest for a mate starts with yourself and tells you how to get ready for the mate God has for you so you can enjoy your single life and make dating a journey of spiritual growth. Largely based on the Beatitudes of Jesus, it helps you acquire and apply Christ-like "betrothal attitudes" to prepare yourself to receive the husband God has in store for you.
The 14 chapters are divided into three parts: Why a New Dating Attitude?, Beatitudes for Dating (with chapters on each of the eight beatitudes), and When You Date (with chapters dealing with salt and light). Each chapter ends with a prayer and some action steps to take to get ready.
From Zondervan Publishing (Grand Rapids, MI), in 2001, this 195-page book sold for $12.99 (trade cover).
Are You Fit to Love? By Allie Ochs. This book is “a radically different approach to successful relationships” according to the subtitle. This book is designed to empower you to turn your relationships around or seek love with more clarity than ever before. Some of the topics covered are: Becoming road-kill on the Singles Highway, How to stop stripping prematurely, How to avoid getting hurt (again), How to give someone a chance, Why there are so many “right” people for you, Overcome the anxiety of not measuring up, Why to put all your eggs in one basket, and, Why so many relationships don’t last.
Some of the ten chapter titles include: Garage Sale for Singles, Are Women from Utopia and Men from Wal-Mart?, Driving School for Singles, Love McDonald’s Style, I Love Me; Whom Do You Love?, Sex Versus Making Love, What is This Thing Called Love? Each chapter ends with Principles to Remember, a summary of the main points of that chapter.
Published by Little Moose Press (Beverly Hills, CA) in 2004, this 232-page book sold for $15.95 (trade cover).
The Art of the First Date by Hayley DiMarco and Michael DiMarco. This is a delightful little book filled with cute graphics and eye-catching statements that talk about the importance of the first date. The husband-wife team of authors say that dating is an art, not a science. To help you make a good first impression, they offer clever conversation starters, tips on flirting and complimenting, and guidelines for telephone calls and saying good night.
Some of the eight chapter titles include: The Art of the First Impression, The Art of Flirting, The Art of Saying Goodnight and the Art of the Ask.
Beating the Break-Up Habit by Dick Purnell with Jerry Jones. The authors explore why relationships form and why they break up. They highlight the false expectations that develop, how men and women communicate, why premarital sex leads to burnout, and why the "grass is always greener...." Yet the authors also show when a relationship has become destructive and break-up is necessary. They also touch on healing the broken heart and how the Bible helps us develop healthy expectations.
Some of the chapter titles include: There is More to a Good Relationship Than Going to a Movie, What I Think You Think I Am, 50/50 Is Not Enough, Love is More than Hormones, and When to Undo What Has Been Done.
Published by Here's Life Publishers in 1983, this 40-page book sold for $5.95 (trade).
Buyers, Renters & Freeloaders by Willard F Harley, Jr., Ph.D. In short, this book is about how you can "turn a revolving-door romance into lasting love," as the subtitle says. The author, a clinical psychologist, draws upon both personal experience and professional study to offer a tried and proven plan for building a relationship that will go the distance. It is packed with practical insights such as: how to measure relationship attitude, why we all need a romantic relationship, and how to take the risk out of a permanent commitment. His references to Freeloaders, those who take but don't give back into a relationship, Renters, those who view the relationship as short-term, and Buyers, those willing to invest time and energy into making the relationship last, are refreshing and on-target.
Some of the 13 chapter titles include: What You See Is What You Get, I'll Do Anything to Make You Happy, We'll Be Lovers Till Death Do Us Part, No Such Thing as a Free Lunch, We All Have Split Personalities, Buyer Resistant, Bargaining with Finesse, and Ready to Buy? The book contains to valuable appendices: A Romantic Relationship Attitudes Questionnaire and a Personal History Questionnaire.
Published in 2002 by Revell (div. of Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, MI), this 195-page book sold for $19.99 (hard cover).
Date…or Soul Mate? by Neil Clark Warren, Ph.D. This book is a revision of an earlier work titled, How to Know If Someone Is Worth Pursuing in Two Dates or Less. This new edition contains 29 clues, based on the author's clinical and empirical research, which a person should consider if they wish to be married for a lifetime. Using sound advice and practical marketing strategies, Warren offers solid principles that, if used, will guide you in the selection of the best possible mate.
Some of the 10 chapter titles include, Winning at the Dating Game, Know Yourself, Your Must-Have and Can't-Stand Lists, How to Read Someone Like a Book, Differences that You Must Not Overlook, and How to Make an Accurate and Early Decision.
From Thomas Nelson Publishers (Nashville, TN) in 2002, this book sold for $14.99 (trade cover).
Dating & Waiting by William Risk. Subtitled, "Looking for love in all the right places," this book is for all singles, especially those who are asking such questions as Why am I not married? and How long do I have to wait? To answer these questions and others, the author turns to the pages of Scripture to see what the Bible says. The goal is to lead the reader to a more intimate relationship with God and show single people who they can prepare for a future relationship with a spouse.
The 11 chapters are entitled: Taxonomy, Paradigm Lost/Paradigm Regained, Satisfaction, Gaining Wait, "Don't Make No Sense," The Yoke's on You, A Commotion of Emotions, The Swirling Vortex of Desire, Solitary Refinement, A Psalter for Psingles, and Finishing Well. Each chapter concludes with a series of questions causing one to reflect upon the matereial in that chapter.
From Kregel Publications in 2000, this 190-page book sold for 10.99 (trade)
Dating, Love and Sex by Joyce Marie Smith. This 76 page booklet is a workbook type publication that was designed for those ages 14 to 20 but can be modified to provide good discussion questions for older singles.
Some of the 12 chapter titles include: You Are Sexual, The Original Plan, Dating, Is It Really Love? The Meaning of Marriage, and Priorities.
Published in 1986 by Tyndale House, it sold for $2.95 (trade).
Some of the ten chapter titles are: Defining Your Most Important Relationship. What is a DTR?, When to DTR, Where Do We Go From Here, The End?, Surviving a Breakup, The Lowdown on Sex, and How Character Defines Relationships.
Published in 2004 by WaterBrook Press (Colorado Springs, CO), this 214-page book sold for $12.99 (trade cover).
Finding a Lasting Love by Dick Purnell. This book is actually a revision of Becoming A Friend and Lover (Here's Life, 1986) with some updated stories and points. It offers some great insights for understanding the opposite sex, suggestions on how to avoid short-circuiting a good relationship, answers to your questions about finding "the right one," ideas to help you relax and enjoy the dating process, and insights from God's Word on building how to build a lasting relationship. Unique to his book is what he calls the five-pointed star of an intimate relationship: the social, mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical.
Some of the 14 chapters titles are: The Search for a Love Worthy of Your Life, The Foundation for a Lasting Love, Having Real Fun, Discovering How You Think, Understanding Your Feelings, Expressing Love Creatively, Exploring Your Souls, Saying Yes and Being sorry, Build Qualities That Attract, and Keep on the Right Path to the Right One.
From Harvest House (Eugene, OR) in 2003, this 260-page book sold for $10.99 (trade cover).
The Five Love Languages for Singles by Gary Chapman. This book is a sequel to the author’s best selling book, The Five Love Languages that talk about the specific five languages of love: quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service and physical touch. In this book he tailors that message to meet the unique needs of singles, using real-life examples and anecdotes taken from his 30 years of interaction with single adults. Regardless of your singles status, you can apply these principles in all your relationships, including friends, coworkers, classmates or roommates.
In addition to devoting individual chapters to each of the five love languages, the book contains the following chapter titles: Discovering Your Primary Love Language, Making the Family Connection, Love Languages and Dating Relationships, Should Love Lead to Marriage?, Love Languages and the Single Parent, Loving Your Way to Success and Roommates, Classmates, and Coworkers. Each chapter ends with a Questions to Ponder section to stimulate reflection on that chapter. And the book concludes with a profile that you can take to determine your primary love language.
From Northfield Press (div. Moody Press, Chicago, IL) in 2004, this 245-page book sold for $12.95 (trade cover).
God on Sex: The Creator's Ideas about Love, Intimacy and Marriage by Daniel Akin. This book is a commentary on the entire text of the Song of Songs and as such, it celebrates the joys of physical, intimate sexual love. It also examines popular misconceptions about marriage and sex, and it exposes their shortcomings in the light of God's design, intention and blessings for this vital dimension of life.
Some of the 13 chapter titles include: The Power of Praising Your Partner, How to Fan the Flames of Love, Making Preparation for Marriage, Men Are from Earth and Women Are from Earth...Deal with It!, How to Avoid a Bad Night in the Bedroom, Men Behaving Beautifully, The Wonder of a Woman, and Love that Lasts a Lifetime.
Included in the book are attitude assessment tools related to sex and love, crucial questions to be considered before saying, "I do," and an overview of research that proves God's way holds the key for happy, healthy relationships. Other interactive features include The Lover's Quotient test, Twelve Ways to Keep Passion Alive in Your Marriage Checklist, The Love or Infatuation Quiz, The Marital Intimacy Test and How Well Do You Know Your Spouse.
From Broadman & Holman Publishers in 2003, this 291-page book sold for $12.99 (trade).
Guys, Dating and Sex: The Girls Guide to Relationships by Tammy Bennett. This book will help enlighten you with everything you need to know about making good decisions so can avoid the consequences that follow bad judgment. According to the author, she’s “going to tell you what your mother wanted to explain to you but couldn’t.” You’ll learn the difference between love and infatuation and how to focus on your most important relationship…with God. The book is filled with questionnaires, rating charts, tips for special occasions, and do’s and don’ts.
Some of the 10 chapter titles include: Love vs. Infatuation, The Dating Game, Dating Dilemnas, Special Occasions, Kiss and Tell, Is S-E-X a Four-Letter Word, and Alternative Lifestyles.
From Revell (div. of Baker Books, Grand Rapids, MI) in 2005, this 204-page book sold for $14.99 (trade cover).
How to Be Irresistable to the Opposite Sex by Susan Bradley. The author's goal in writing this book was "to provide a reusable resource that will improve your ability to relate with the opposite sex." This book is a collection of skills, practical exercises and relationship techniques to help you in finding a loving partner.
The 21 chapters of this book are divided into four parts: Dating, Mating, Relating, and a Love Advice directory. Some of the chapter titles are: Looking Irrestible, Flirting, High Maintenance Mates, Playing Cat and Mouse, Choosing the Right Mate, Compatibility and Physical Chemistry, Relating Skills, Managing Your Emotions, Understanding Women, and Re-invent Your Relationships.
From Loving University (216-521-5683) in 1996, this 233-page book sold for $19.95 (trade).
How to Choose the Wrong Marriage Partner and Live Unhappily Ever After by Robert L. Mason, Jr. and Caroline L. Jacobs. This book, written by two noted counselors, alerts couples to some of the most common problems encountered in marriage today. The authors draw on their extensive experience and provide helpful suggestions and guidelines which can prevent poor marriages and even the tragedy of divorce.
Mason and Jacobs are interested in reaching couples before rather than after marriage. Their purpose is "to alert persons in the processing of choosing a mate to some of the common differences or problems which most often lead to difficulty in building a lasting and rewarding marriage." And, finally, "it is hoped that this may be of service to the many men and women, once married but now single due to divorce or death, who hope to remarry."
The tongue-in-cheek approach (based on sound theory) makes this book unique and very useful. The examples in this excellent "how-to" (or how-not-to) book are taken from real marriages and premarital situations. This practical guide builds an awareness and enlightens you to the complex problems of achieving a happy marriage.
From the John Knox Press, it was released in 1979 and sold for $4.95 (pb).
The 10 Commandments of Dating by Ben Young and Dr. Samuel Adams. This book provides, as the subtitle says, Time-Tested laws for building successful relationships." It gives practical, no-nonsense commandments on how to make dating work for you.These 10 commandments, if kept, will help your relationships run more smoothly, protect yourself from the pain of various pitfalls,and help you to build loving, lasting relationships.
The 10 chapters (Commandments) are: Thou Shalt get a Life, Thou Shalt Use your Brain, Thou Shalt be Equally Yoked, Thou Shalt Take it Slow, Thou Shalt Set Clear Boundaries, Thou Shalt Save Sex for Later, Thou Shalt Not Play House, Thou Shalt Fight Fairly, Thou Shalt Not Ignore Warning Signs, and Thou Shalt Choose Wisely.
Published in 1999 by Thomas Nelson (Nashville), this 174-page book sold for $10.95 (trade cover).
10 Great Dates Before You Say "I Do" by David & Claudia Arp and Curt & Natelle Brown. In a nutshell, this book provides 10 fun and innovative relationship-building dates for engaged couples and others who are dating seriously. Sprinkled throughout are the authors' own personal experiences as well as stories from the many couples with whom they have worked who wanted to build a loving, lasting marriage.
The book combines the best of marriage preparation research with a fun, easy-to-follow format. The first part speaks to ten different themes, each theme being a chapter: Sharing Hopes, Dreams and Expectations; Appreciating Your Differences; Communicating and Connecting; Solving Problems as a Couple; Managing Your Money; Leaving and Cleaving; Celebrating Intimacy, Love and Romance; Realizing Roles and Planning for Family; Developing Spiritual Intimacy; and Choosing an Intentional Marriage. The second part of the book is a personal dating guide and each of the ten dates correspondes with one of the themes of the book. The guide offers suggestions on how to prepare for each date, basic ideas for where to go, an outline of what to discuss, and how to benefit from the written exercises.
From Zondervan in 2003, this 222-page book sold for $12.99 (trade cover).
10 Great Dates Before You Say "I Do" by David & Claudia Arp and Curt & Natelle Brown. In a nutshell, this book provides 10 fun and innovative relationship-building dates for engaged couples and others who are dating seriously. Sprinkled throughout are the authors' own personal experiences as well as stories from the many couples with whom they have worked who wanted to build a loving, lasting marriage.
The book combines the best of marriage preparation research with a fun, easy-to-follow format. The first part speaks to ten different themes, each theme being a chapter: Sharing Hopes, Dreams and Expectations; Appreciating Your Differences; Communicating and Connecting; Solving Problems as a Couple; Managing Your Money; Leaving and Cleaving; Celebrating Intimacy, Love and Romance; Realizing Roles and Planning for Family; Developing Spiritual Intimacy; and Choosing an Intentional Marriage. The second part of the book is a personal dating guide and each of the ten dates correspondes with one of the themes of the book. The guide offers suggestions on how to prepare for each date, basic ideas for where to go, an outline of what to discuss, and how to benefit from the written exercises.
From Zondervan in 2003, this 222-page book sold for $12.99 (trade cover).
101 Great Dates by David and Diane Coleman.The authors, a husband and wife team, believe that the time you spend with your date can be exciting and full of special moments. This book provides specific details on some creative and out-of-the-ordinary dates that you can try. This book is all about creative dating.
Some of the 101 "great dates" include: Volunteer Together, Scary Film Festival, Pet Shopping, College Campus Visit, Sunrise Breakfast, Museum Adventure, Work Out Together, The Arcade, Airport Rendezvous, Driving Range, The Bus Loop, Batting Cage, and Paint by Number. Also interspersed throughout the book are various little chapters that deal with various issues related to dating and relationships.
Some of these chapters are: You Can Improve Your Social Life, Barriers to Effective Relationships, Do's and Don'ts for Dating and Relationships, Bringing Back Romance, When an Extended Relationship Ends, and How to Have a Successful Blind Date. The book concludes with an appendix of additional dating suggestions.
This 141-page book was published in 1995 by Abingdon and sold for $9.95 (trade).
101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attention by Michelle McKinney Hammond. This book is the result of the author's surveys of men from all walks of live, believers and non-believers alike. Here she paints a realistic picture of what attracts men to women. Her 101 discoveries are both practical and on-target. She reveals what makes a man appreciate a woman, what small details are a big deal in a man's mind, what inspires a man to make a lasting commitment, what keeps passion alive in marriage, and what his deepest desires are.
Her 101 ways are divided into the five categories of the senses: Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, and Touch. Some of her pointers include discussions on Lips, Legs, Posture, Compliments, Soft Tones, Perfume, Home Cooking, Sweetness, Moods, Tears, Secrets, Passion, Softness, Modesty, Color, Clothing, Kisses, Mind, and Attention.
From Harvest House (Eugene, OR) in 2003, this 132-page book sold for $8.99 (trade cover).
 | 911: Urgent Dating Solutions by Gail Burgess. This book is one of the most comprehensive books yet published that speaks to the whole range of ways single adults can meet each other. The author has learned how to be a "magnet for meeting people" and shares those insights in this book. She provides a map or guidelines to follow in meeting new people and suggests ways to plan your social life so that you can "kiss loneliness goodbye." Each of the 17 chapters focuses on a different way to meet others. The author-nurse cleverly calls these ways, treatments. For example, she says one treatment is to meet people at the gym, thus the chapter title, Get Physical; another treatment is to attend various community education classes, thus Get Mental. Other chapter titles (and their treatments) include Get Advertised (use the personal ads), Get Involved (do volunteer work), Get Out (go to singles events), Get Competitive (play recreational games), Get Inspired (go to religious groups), and Get High-tech (try Internet dating). In each chapter the author offers some case histories and suggests some specific organizations to contact for that particular treatment. From Social Lite Productions (800-700-8016) in 1998 (updated in 1999), this 209-page book sold for $14.95 (trade). |
A Match Made in Heaven by Susan Wales and Ann Plantz. This title actually comes in two volumes, both by the same two authors. Both books are heart-warming collections of short, true-life romances that celebrate the miraculous power of love.
Each volume contains about eighty short stories are both are divided in the following categories: Divine Appointment, The Moment We Met, Will You Marry Me,? With this Ring, I Thee Wed, To Have and to Hold, From this Day Forward, To Love, Honor, and Cherish, For Better, For Worse, For Richer, For Poorer, In Sickness and in Health and As Long as We Both Shall Live.
Both of these books were published in 1999 by Multnomah Publishers (Sisters, OR) and sold for $10.99 (trade covers). The first volume contains 267 pages and the second one 323 pages.
A New Dating Attitude by Suzan D. Johnson Cook. This book, written for women by a woman pastor, says that your quest for a mate starts with yourself and tells you how to get ready for the mate God has for you so you can enjoy your single life and make dating a journey of spiritual growth. Largely based on the Beatitudes of Jesus, it helps you acquire and apply Christ-like "betrothal attitudes" to prepare yourself to receive the husband God has in store for you.
The 14 chapters are divided into three parts: Why a New Dating Attitude?, Beatitudes for Dating (with chapters on each of the eight beatitudes), and When You Date (with chapters dealing with salt and light). Each chapter ends with a prayer and some action steps to take to get ready.
From Zondervan Publishing (Grand Rapids, MI), in 2001, this 195-page book sold for $12.99 (trade cover).
Are You Fit to Love? By Allie Ochs. This book is “a radically different approach to successful relationships” according to the subtitle. This book is designed to empower you to turn your relationships around or seek love with more clarity than ever before. Some of the topics covered are: Becoming road-kill on the Singles Highway, How to stop stripping prematurely, How to avoid getting hurt (again), How to give someone a chance, Why there are so many “right” people for you, Overcome the anxiety of not measuring up, Why to put all your eggs in one basket, and, Why so many relationships don’t last.
Some of the ten chapter titles include: Garage Sale for Singles, Are Women from Utopia and Men from Wal-Mart?, Driving School for Singles, Love McDonald’s Style, I Love Me; Whom Do You Love?, Sex Versus Making Love, What is This Thing Called Love? Each chapter ends with Principles to Remember, a summary of the main points of that chapter.
Published by Little Moose Press (Beverly Hills, CA) in 2004, this 232-page book sold for $15.95 (trade cover).
The Art of the First Date by Hayley DiMarco and Michael DiMarco. This is a delightful little book filled with cute graphics and eye-catching statements that talk about the importance of the first date. The husband-wife team of authors say that dating is an art, not a science. To help you make a good first impression, they offer clever conversation starters, tips on flirting and complimenting, and guidelines for telephone calls and saying good night.
Some of the eight chapter titles include: The Art of the First Impression, The Art of Flirting, The Art of Saying Goodnight and the Art of the Ask.
 | Attracting Your Extraordinary Love by Ricky Cohen. This is a thoughtful book to help you understand the complexities of love, it's toughest challenges and its many expressions. It will help you develop keener insights about who you are and what makes you the happiest. It will also help you discover how to find your love mate. These 90+ pages of prose include the following titles: The First Two and All Twos, Destiny and Responsibility, An Emotional Attraction is Paramount, Mistaken Expectations Will Cause Mistakes, To Feel Pride and To Be Proud, To Learn To Love, You Do Marry the Family, Religion No---Spirituality Yes, Just You, Close Your Eyes and Jump, Relationships Should Not Be Perfect, and The Partnership. From Hues of Blue (NY) in 2000, this book sold for $19.95 (hard). |
 | Baby Boomer Bachelorette by Patsy Stagner. This is a book about dating for those over forty. The author offers practical instructions on how to overcome dating anxieties, achieve vibrant health, and master dating techniques designed to overcome problems associated with middle-age people. She challenges you to rebel against the status quo, forget midlife stereotypes and cliches, and begin a new and wonderful life with your dream person. Some of the 21 chapter titles include: A Cause Looking for a Rebel; What Would it Take to Make Me Happy?; When You Look Good, You Feel Good; What Do Women Want?; First Date; Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll; and Are You Ready for Love? Published in 2004 by JPS Publishing (Grand Prairie, TX), this 188-page book sold for $16.95 (trade cover). |
Beating the Break-Up Habit by Dick Purnell with Jerry Jones. The authors explore why relationships form and why they break up. They highlight the false expectations that develop, how men and women communicate, why premarital sex leads to burnout, and why the "grass is always greener...." Yet the authors also show when a relationship has become destructive and break-up is necessary. They also touch on healing the broken heart and how the Bible helps us develop healthy expectations.
Some of the chapter titles include: There is More to a Good Relationship Than Going to a Movie, What I Think You Think I Am, 50/50 Is Not Enough, Love is More than Hormones, and When to Undo What Has Been Done.
Published by Here's Life Publishers in 1983, this 40-page book sold for $5.95 (trade).
- Becoming a Friend and Lover by Dick Purnell. In this book the author stresses the importance of building a friendship with a person to whom you are attached. He then tells you how to accomplish that and how not to accomplish it.
His 14 chapters are divided into three sections: How to Short-Circuit a Relationship, How to Start and Starve a Friendship, and How to Finally Become the Right Person. Unique to his book is what he calls the five-pointed star of an intimate relationship: the social, mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical. These five points represent the five major areas of life. Each point makes for a chapter in the middle section of his book.
This 221-page book was published in 1986 by Here's Life Publishers for $5.95 (trade).
Beyond The Ropes End by Robert E. Ross. The author, a former Navy Chaplain, pastor, and director of counseling centers, has boiled down his 25 years of personal experiences into a few dozen quick answers that work. Put into daily practice, these simple truths guide the reader out of his or her comfort zone and onward towards emotional self-reliance.
Some of the short chapters deal with such subjects as; Communicating with Those You Love, Is Love a Risk?, Why Men Are Sensitive About Sex, Finding a Sense of Direction, How to Face Your Fears, Understanding Depression, What to Do When Hope Is Gone, How to Deal With Hurt, and How to Survive One Day at a Time.
From Priority Projects, Inc. (157K Helm Rd, Barrington Hills, IL 60010), this 176 page book sold for $12.00 (trade).
The Black Christian Singles Guide to Dating and Sexuality by Chris Jackson. The author, an African-American pastor, knows the promise and the pitfalls of being single as an African American. In this book he offers down to earth advice to help singles have a dating life that is in accordance with the Bible's plan for fulfillment.
Some of the 12 chapter titles are: Male and Female: Appreciating the Differences, No Condom for the Mind, Sanctified Sex, Beyond Dinner and a Movie, Common Questions/Uncommon Answers, Date Rape, Breaking Up without Breaking Down, How to Recognize Mr. or Ms. Right, and Who's Loving You?
This 159-page book was published by Zondervan in 1999 and sold for $9.99 (trade)
Boundaries in Dating by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. This book is aptly subtitled, Rules for Romance that Can Help You Find the Love of Your Life." This book is for single people to help them set healthy boundaries in dating that will help them grow in freedom, honesty, and self-control. It is your "road map to the kind of enjoyable, rewarding dating that can take you from weekends alone to a lifetime with the soul mate you've longed for."
Some of the 18 chapter titles are: Take God on a Date, Dating Won't Cure a Lonely Heart, Don't Repeat the Past, What You Can Lie With and What You Can't Live With, Don't Ruin a Friendship out of Loneliness, Kiss False Hope Good-bye, Say No to Disrespect, and Set Appropriate Physical Limits.
Published by Zondervan Publishing House (Grand Rapids, MI) in 2000, this book sold for $12.99 (trade cover).
Boy Meets Girl by Joshua Harris. This book is a sequel to the author's I Kissed Dating Goodbye. This book is about dating with a purpose; it's about courtship. It's about finding a lifetime partner in a way that's God-centered, not self-centered. Some of the 12 chapter titles are: Romance and Wisdom; More than Friends, Less than Lovers; What to Do with Your Lips; Courtship is a Community Project; True Love Doesn't Just Wait; and Are You Ready for Forever? The book includes an interactive music and video CD featuring Rebecca St. James and Joshua Harris.
Published in 2000 by Multnomah (Sisters, OR), this 227-page book sold for $14.99 (trade cover). There is also an audio version (4 cassettes) of this book that sells for $19.99)Building Lasting Relationships by Britton and Bobbye Wood. This is a workbook that helps individuals get in touch with what makes relationships last. The husband-wife authors talk about some of the barriers and obstacles which destroy relationships as well as the techniques which enhance relationships.
The six sessions of this workbook are: What keeps relationships from lasting, Communication: The connector in lasting relationships, What do men/women really want from each other?, What does conflict have to do with closeness in lasting relationships?, What can anger teach us about ourselves and our potential in lasting relationships?, and What are some realistic ways to turn barriers into bridges in relationships? Each session asks probing questions that are designed to create interaction among the participants.
This 53-page workbook was published in 1991 and sold for $10.00. There is also an audio and a video series based on the book. For more information contact Britton Wood and Associates, 4055 Glenavon Ct., Fort Worth, TX 76109. (817) 924-8509.
Buyers, Renters & Freeloaders by Willard F Harley, Jr., Ph.D. In short, this book is about how you can "turn a revolving-door romance into lasting love," as the subtitle says. The author, a clinical psychologist, draws upon both personal experience and professional study to offer a tried and proven plan for building a relationship that will go the distance. It is packed with practical insights such as: how to measure relationship attitude, why we all need a romantic relationship, and how to take the risk out of a permanent commitment. His references to Freeloaders, those who take but don't give back into a relationship, Renters, those who view the relationship as short-term, and Buyers, those willing to invest time and energy into making the relationship last, are refreshing and on-target.
Some of the 13 chapter titles include: What You See Is What You Get, I'll Do Anything to Make You Happy, We'll Be Lovers Till Death Do Us Part, No Such Thing as a Free Lunch, We All Have Split Personalities, Buyer Resistant, Bargaining with Finesse, and Ready to Buy? The book contains to valuable appendices: A Romantic Relationship Attitudes Questionnaire and a Personal History Questionnaire.
Published in 2002 by Revell (div. of Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, MI), this 195-page book sold for $19.99 (hard cover).
Call It Love or Call It Quits by Tim Timmons and Charlie Hedges. The purpose of this book is to talk about serious dating, dating with a view toward making a lifelong commitment of marriage. This book helps minimize the guesswork and maximizes the process of finding the right one for you.
The 16 chapters are divided into three parts. the first part, Personness, helps to identify some important issues of personal growth and talks about the individual before he/she becomes part of a couple; part two, Process, discusses how a couple gets together, and part three, Permanence, talks about how a couple stays together.
Published in 1988 by Word, this book sold for $12.99 (hard).
Choosing God's Best by Dr. Don Rauniker The author, a psychotherapist, says that this book "will help you see how your attitude toward today's relationships will affect your marriage and family in the future." He points out that there is a difference between making good choices and making God's choices. In that vein, he delves into the real issues singles face and offers proven advice for "creating a godly, deeply satisfying courtship."
Some of the ten chapter titles are: God's Antidote for Dating Disease, A Prescription for Failure, Counterfeit Oneness, Crumble Proofing Your Foundation, Relating without Dating, Recognizing God's Voice, Becoming Accountable, and Two Becoming One for a Lifetime.
From Multnomah Publishers (Sisters, OR) in 1998, this 211-page book sold for $18.99 (hard)
Clear-Headed Choices in a Sexually Confused World by Terry Hershey. This book offers honest advice for making Christian decisions about sexuality. What level of intimacy is right for me? How far is too far? Is sex okay if we're committed to each other?
Some of the 12 chapters include: Sex and the Choices We Make, Illusions about Ethics and Sexuality, Commandments that Fit, Legalism: Morality by Law, Live-Giving Choices, and The Trouble with Being Human.
Published in 1988 by Group Books, this 211 page book sold for $11.95 (trade).
Creating Quality Relationships in a Fast-Paced World by Denny Rydberg. This book is actually a 12 session curriculum that helps young single adults evaluate and discuss their relationships. Each session is student-centered, discussion-centered, and Christ-centered. Each study has an opening, an exploration of that topic, and a closing. There is also "homework" for those who wish further opportunity for growth.
Some of the chapter studies include: The Death of the Lone Ranger, Created to Relate, How to Be My Own Best Friend, The Dating Relationship, Marriage, The Single Option, Relating to My Parents, Relating with Brothers and Sisters, Relationships in the Work Place, and That Unique Relationship with Christ.
From Group Books in 1988, the 132 page study guide sold for $4.50 and the 118 page leader's guide sold for $10.95. Both are trade covers.
Cupid is Stupid by William L. Coleman. This is a book about falling in love and the cautions that should go with it. The author "clips Cupid's wings and offers some lighthearted but down to earth help." He answers such questions as How do you know if someone loves you?, "Why is love scary?, Why does breaking up hurt so much?, If God is love, is God love?, What's the difference between sex and love? and How do you know when love is real.
Some of the 35 chapter titles are: What is Couple Love?, Learning to Love, Buying Love, Having Loved and Lost, Love is Responsible, How to Tell if Love is for Real, Love Doesn't Have to Win, Trying Too Hard, Love is a Bug, Male and Female Love, False Love, Becoming More Loveable, and Love is Well Worth It.!
From InterVarsity Press in 1991, this 167-page book sold for $7.95 (trade)
Date…or Soul Mate? by Neil Clark Warren, Ph.D. This book is a revision of an earlier work titled, How to Know If Someone Is Worth Pursuing in Two Dates or Less. This new edition contains 29 clues, based on the author's clinical and empirical research, which a person should consider if they wish to be married for a lifetime. Using sound advice and practical marketing strategies, Warren offers solid principles that, if used, will guide you in the selection of the best possible mate.
Some of the 10 chapter titles include, Winning at the Dating Game, Know Yourself, Your Must-Have and Can't-Stand Lists, How to Read Someone Like a Book, Differences that You Must Not Overlook, and How to Make an Accurate and Early Decision.
From Thomas Nelson Publishers (Nashville, TN) in 2002, this book sold for $14.99 (trade cover).
- Dating and Relating by Cherie Scalf and Kenneth Waters. This book, subtitled "A Guide for Single Christians," brings refreshing candor to all aspects of Christian dating--from arranging that first date to handling such sticky subjects as sex and going out with nonbelievers. In between there's a lot of practical help on communication, friendship, and living the Christian life.
In their down-to-earth approach, the authors deal with the following issues: Can singleness be God's will for some? Should you stay that way? How do you know "marriage love" when it happens? How can you be open to deep feelings but not crushed by a breakup?
This 147 page book sold for $6.95 (pb), and was published by Word in 1982.
Dating & Waiting by William Risk. Subtitled, "Looking for love in all the right places," this book is for all singles, especially those who are asking such questions as Why am I not married? and How long do I have to wait? To answer these questions and others, the author turns to the pages of Scripture to see what the Bible says. The goal is to lead the reader to a more intimate relationship with God and show single people who they can prepare for a future relationship with a spouse.
The 11 chapters are entitled: Taxonomy, Paradigm Lost/Paradigm Regained, Satisfaction, Gaining Wait, "Don't Make No Sense," The Yoke's on You, A Commotion of Emotions, The Swirling Vortex of Desire, Solitary Refinement, A Psalter for Psingles, and Finishing Well. Each chapter concludes with a series of questions causing one to reflect upon the matereial in that chapter.
From Kregel Publications in 2000, this 190-page book sold for 10.99 (trade)
Dating, Love and Sex by Joyce Marie Smith. This 76 page booklet is a workbook type publication that was designed for those ages 14 to 20 but can be modified to provide good discussion questions for older singles.
Some of the 12 chapter titles include: You Are Sexual, The Original Plan, Dating, Is It Really Love? The Meaning of Marriage, and Priorities.
Published in 1986 by Tyndale House, it sold for $2.95 (trade).
 | Dating with a Pure Passion by Rob Eagar. This is a practical guide for helping the reader discover how Christ’s love can ignite a passionate desire to share that love with a special person. The author shares the forgotten Christ-centered answer to the relationship issues that many singles face. This book offers plenty of suggestions for establishing successful dating relationships such as dealing with the pressure to get married, experiencing healing for past hurts, finding and attracting mature singles to date, choosing whom to marry, and resisting sexual temptation. Some of the 13 chapter titles include: The Power of Pure Passion, Passion from Heaven, Choose Your Passion, The Pursuit of Passion, The Enemy of Passion, Confronting Counterfeit Passion, The Sabotage of Passion, and Embrace Your Passion. Each chapter concludes with a personal Bible study as well as group discussion questions that can be used for private devotions, small group studies, or premarital counseling. From Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR) in 2005, this 248-page book sold for $11.99 (trade cover). |
 | Dear God, Send Me a Soul Mate by Rose Sweet. The subtitle is "Eight Steps for Finding a Spouse…God's Way." As a basis for her theory, the author uses the wonderfully romantic story of how Isaac met Rebekah in Genesis 24. She then draws eight parallels between them and us today, thus the "Eight Steps." Her 12 chapters include a chapter for each of the eight-steps which are: Pray for God's Blessings, Seek the Help of Others, Prepare Your Best Gifts, Look for Things that Matter, Ask God for a Sign, L.O.V.E. Each Other, Be Willing to Wait and Save Your Best for Last. She closes each chapter with some faith reassurances and some points to remember. From AMG Publishers (Chattanooga, TN) in 2002, this 218-page book sold for $11.99 (trade cover). |
Some of the ten chapter titles are: Defining Your Most Important Relationship. What is a DTR?, When to DTR, Where Do We Go From Here, The End?, Surviving a Breakup, The Lowdown on Sex, and How Character Defines Relationships.
Published in 2004 by WaterBrook Press (Colorado Springs, CO), this 214-page book sold for $12.99 (trade cover).
- Dirt, Greed, & Sex by William Countryman. Subtitled, Sexual Ethics in the New Testament and their Implications for Today," this book reassesses some familiar and significant texts of the New Testament, texts which provide some keys to understanding the Bible's ethics of sex. The author shows how different the biblical ideas on sex are from our own and then how the basic principles of the New Testament can provide guidance for human sexuality today.
The 12 chapters are divided into three parts. Part One is entitled "Dirt" and deals with the purity codes. Part Two, "Greed," deals with the property rights. And Part Three, "Sex," offers some insights from this theological study for conversations about sexual ethics by Christians today.
Published by Fortress Press in 1988, this 290-page book sold for $19.95 (hard).
 | Don't Bite the Apple 'Til You Check for Worms by Ken Abraham. Whether you are single and content to remain that way, single and frustrated about not being married, or single and planning to be married, this book offers a practical plan for discerning God's will. Written while the author was a single person himself, he understands your struggle as you desire to follow the Lord while you are squeezed by the pressure to conform to society's standards. Some of the sixteen chapter titles include: Cruising the Lonely Seas, The Rocks and Roles of Dating, Dating Non-Christians, Looking for Love, Terms of Endearment, Almost Paradise, Heartbreakers, and Believing for the Best. This 160-page book was first published in 1984 (second printing 1995) by Spire/Revell, div. of Baker Book House. It sold for $5.99 (pocketbook). |
Finding a Lasting Love by Dick Purnell. This book is actually a revision of Becoming A Friend and Lover (Here's Life, 1986) with some updated stories and points. It offers some great insights for understanding the opposite sex, suggestions on how to avoid short-circuiting a good relationship, answers to your questions about finding "the right one," ideas to help you relax and enjoy the dating process, and insights from God's Word on building how to build a lasting relationship. Unique to his book is what he calls the five-pointed star of an intimate relationship: the social, mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical.
Some of the 14 chapters titles are: The Search for a Love Worthy of Your Life, The Foundation for a Lasting Love, Having Real Fun, Discovering How You Think, Understanding Your Feelings, Expressing Love Creatively, Exploring Your Souls, Saying Yes and Being sorry, Build Qualities That Attract, and Keep on the Right Path to the Right One.
From Harvest House (Eugene, OR) in 2003, this 260-page book sold for $10.99 (trade cover).
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- Finding the Right One by Tim Stafford. This little 24 page booklet is one of many from this publisher on a wide variety of subjects. Some of the other titles related to singles issues deal with forgiveness, divorce, singleness, anger, and intimacy. This particular booklet asks (and answers) 20 questions to help make a person think about the commitment to marry a certain person. Published in 1985 by Multnomah Press, these booklets sold for $1.50 each.
Some of the 10 chapter titles include: Are You Looking for a Prince or a Frog?, Be the One Before You Meet the One, Finding Love in All the Right Places, Master Dating Secrets, Sex and Other Physical Intimacies, and Call It True Love or Call It Quits. Some of the advice she gives is on guidelines for blind dates and first dates, questions to ask to discover if he's the one you deserve, secrets of why men fall in love, dating tips for women from men and how to spot the men you need to avoid.
From BookPartners, Inc. (800-895-7323) in 1997, this 247-page book sold for $14.95 (soft cover).
Finding Your Life Partner by William J. Diehm. The author, a minister/psychologist, offers practical helps for men and women of all ages who are searching for the right person to marry. He believes that God will help in the searching process but that single people must do their part as well.
Some of the points discussed are: how to overcome negative feelings about yourself, guidelines for self-improvement, where and how to look for your future mate, integrity in sexual relationships, how do you know when you're in love, and testing your compatibility.
This 125 page book was published in 1984 by Judson Press. It sold for $7.95 (pb).
The Five Love Languages for Singles by Gary Chapman. This book is a sequel to the author’s best selling book, The Five Love Languages that talk about the specific five languages of love: quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service and physical touch. In this book he tailors that message to meet the unique needs of singles, using real-life examples and anecdotes taken from his 30 years of interaction with single adults. Regardless of your singles status, you can apply these principles in all your relationships, including friends, coworkers, classmates or roommates.
In addition to devoting individual chapters to each of the five love languages, the book contains the following chapter titles: Discovering Your Primary Love Language, Making the Family Connection, Love Languages and Dating Relationships, Should Love Lead to Marriage?, Love Languages and the Single Parent, Loving Your Way to Success and Roommates, Classmates, and Coworkers. Each chapter ends with a Questions to Ponder section to stimulate reflection on that chapter. And the book concludes with a profile that you can take to determine your primary love language.
From Northfield Press (div. Moody Press, Chicago, IL) in 2004, this 245-page book sold for $12.95 (trade cover).
Five Steps to Romantic Love by Willard F. Harley, Jr. This workbook offers strategies for recognizing and defeating habits that destroy love and for identifying important emotional needs.
Published in 1993 by Fleming H. Revell, this 194-page books sold for $9.99 (trade)
 | For Love's Sake by Chris Shanklin, Ph. D. The subtitle says it all, "How to Express Your Gift of Love." In this book the author introduces us to four specific ways to express our love and keep our relationships from deteriorating. She does an excellent job of bringing to us the elements of being a loving person by teaching us the thoughts, words and behavior we need to use each day as we interact with our family, friends and associates. She counsels us in a practical and humorous style that is both thought-provoking and palatable. The 14 chapters are divided into the following six parts: The Power of Love Expressed, Speaking Your Love, Showing Your Love, Sacrificing Your Love, Spending on Your Loved Ones, and Summing Up. Each part begins with a chart that prepares the mind of the reader for the material in that section. And each chapter is filled with true-to-life vignettes to illustrate her points along the way. Published in 2000 by Christilaw Books (866-247-0208, christilaw@earthlink.net), this 257-page book sold for $14.00 (trade).
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- Free To Love Again by Dick Purnell. The author gives some realistic, practical steps that can be taken to help people face their sexual regrets and shows how to handle them. He says, "You can never restore your physical virginity, but you can restore your emotional and spiritual virginity." The 13 chapters are divided into two parts: Sexual Regrets and Steps to Freedom (trade).
From Here's Life Publishers in 1989, this 172 page book sold for $7.95.
 | Finding Your Million Dollar Mate by Randy Pope. This book is about finding the right spouse for the long haul, a spouse that you can love more at the end of a lifetime together than at its infatuated beginning. Here the author shares six powerful principles that will change your thinking about how to find a marriage partner and a love that lasts. The eight chapter titles are: So You Want to Get Married?, My Million Dollar Mate, Two Pictures Worth a Thousand Words, Fatal Attractions, The Greatest Hope, All That Increases, Finding Your Million Dollar Mate, and A Personal Story. All chapters, except the last one, conclude with a section entitled, Think About It, questions for reflection. From Northfield Publishing (div. Moody Publishing, Chicago, IL) in 2004, this 121-page books sold for $10.99 (trade cover). |
God on Sex: The Creator's Ideas about Love, Intimacy and Marriage by Daniel Akin. This book is a commentary on the entire text of the Song of Songs and as such, it celebrates the joys of physical, intimate sexual love. It also examines popular misconceptions about marriage and sex, and it exposes their shortcomings in the light of God's design, intention and blessings for this vital dimension of life.
Some of the 13 chapter titles include: The Power of Praising Your Partner, How to Fan the Flames of Love, Making Preparation for Marriage, Men Are from Earth and Women Are from Earth...Deal with It!, How to Avoid a Bad Night in the Bedroom, Men Behaving Beautifully, The Wonder of a Woman, and Love that Lasts a Lifetime.
Included in the book are attitude assessment tools related to sex and love, crucial questions to be considered before saying, "I do," and an overview of research that proves God's way holds the key for happy, healthy relationships. Other interactive features include The Lover's Quotient test, Twelve Ways to Keep Passion Alive in Your Marriage Checklist, The Love or Infatuation Quiz, The Marital Intimacy Test and How Well Do You Know Your Spouse.
From Broadman & Holman Publishers in 2003, this 291-page book sold for $12.99 (trade).
Growth of Love and Sex, The by Jack Dominian, M.D. Writing as both a committed Christian and an honest psychiatrist, Dr. Dominian provides information about the development of sexuality from infancy, through puberty, and into marriage. He points out that during the last twenty years there has been a mixture of sexual attitudes ranging from the extreme permissive variety to the strict traditional ones. In the midst of all this, Christians are "reassessing the changes and trying to make some sense of them." This book makes some contributions to this discussion.
Some of the chapter titles are: Love and Sex in the Christian Tradition, The School Years, Experimenting with Sex, Living Together, Premarital Sex, Sexual Variations, and Marriage.
Published in 1984 by Eerdmans Publishing Co., this 91 page book sold for $4.95 (pb).
Guys, Dating and Sex: The Girls Guide to Relationships by Tammy Bennett. This book will help enlighten you with everything you need to know about making good decisions so can avoid the consequences that follow bad judgment. According to the author, she’s “going to tell you what your mother wanted to explain to you but couldn’t.” You’ll learn the difference between love and infatuation and how to focus on your most important relationship…with God. The book is filled with questionnaires, rating charts, tips for special occasions, and do’s and don’ts.
Some of the 10 chapter titles include: Love vs. Infatuation, The Dating Game, Dating Dilemnas, Special Occasions, Kiss and Tell, Is S-E-X a Four-Letter Word, and Alternative Lifestyles.
From Revell (div. of Baker Books, Grand Rapids, MI) in 2005, this 204-page book sold for $14.99 (trade cover).
High Cost of Free Love, The by Al Haffner. With the rampant spread of AIDS and venereal disease and the skyrocketing statistics on abortion, the author says that the idea of "free love" is a misnomer. Using the Bible as the ultimate guide, Haffner offers strong arguments for abstinence and morality purity. He presents fresh, relevant insights and challenging thoughts to those grappling with earnest questions.
The 13 chapters include: The Psychology of the Heart, Sex as Worship, Pornography, Sex and the Single, and A New Breed. Each chapter concludes with a section called "Here's What You Can Do" which is a suggested course of action the reader can do regarding that chapter's topic.
From Here's Life Publishers in 1989, this 224 page book sold for $7.95 (trade).
 | His Rules by Christopher L. Burge and Pamela Toussaint. This is, as the subtitle says, God’s Practical Road Map for Becoming and Attracting Mr. or Mrs. Right. Using wit, straight talk, and real-life illustrations, the book explores relationship guidelines singles can follow as they seek out lifelong love. These no-nonsense relationship rules will equip you to get closer to God, challenge you to clean up your act in preparation for a mate, and give you the savvy you need to distinguish a godly mate from an imposter. When you commit to God’s guidance, your relationship will not only work, it will last. Instead of chapters, this book divides by rules. Some of the 15 rules are: Make Sure Your Relationship Road Map isn’t Upside Down, Know the Plan, Recognize Stop Signs, Pare Down Your Pals, Quit Looking Back, Learn What Mr. or Mrs. Right Needs, Handle the Heat, and Listen More, Talk Less. Published by WaterBrook Press (Colorado Springs, CO) in 2005, this 245-page book sold for $16.99 (hardback). |
 | Hollywood Dating Blunders by Jim Carroll and Dennis Foose. This book debunks Hollywood's myths about dating and successful marriages by using screen plays and movie clips to entertain and drive home common sense points. The authors do an excellent job integrating the principles of scripture into their advice and stories. They encourage the reader to enter into relationships that are Christ-focused "with an emphasis on living life together in accordance with God's Perfect Plan." Some of the 12 chapter titles include Take Charge, The Most Important Thing, Compromising and Growing, Honor the Time, Forgiveness and Past Hurts, Sex and Purity, Ethics and Dating and The Grass is Greener---with Envy. Each chapter ends with 1. Rules of Dating (boundaries to follow when dating), 2. Questions to Ask (useful when checking out new prospects), and Published in 2000 by Skyward Publishing (Kennett, MO), this 287-page book sold for $18.95 (trade cover). |
How to Be Irresistable to the Opposite Sex by Susan Bradley. The author's goal in writing this book was "to provide a reusable resource that will improve your ability to relate with the opposite sex." This book is a collection of skills, practical exercises and relationship techniques to help you in finding a loving partner.
The 21 chapters of this book are divided into four parts: Dating, Mating, Relating, and a Love Advice directory. Some of the chapter titles are: Looking Irrestible, Flirting, High Maintenance Mates, Playing Cat and Mouse, Choosing the Right Mate, Compatibility and Physical Chemistry, Relating Skills, Managing Your Emotions, Understanding Women, and Re-invent Your Relationships.
From Loving University (216-521-5683) in 1996, this 233-page book sold for $19.95 (trade).
How to Choose the Wrong Marriage Partner and Live Unhappily Ever After by Robert L. Mason, Jr. and Caroline L. Jacobs. This book, written by two noted counselors, alerts couples to some of the most common problems encountered in marriage today. The authors draw on their extensive experience and provide helpful suggestions and guidelines which can prevent poor marriages and even the tragedy of divorce.
Mason and Jacobs are interested in reaching couples before rather than after marriage. Their purpose is "to alert persons in the processing of choosing a mate to some of the common differences or problems which most often lead to difficulty in building a lasting and rewarding marriage." And, finally, "it is hoped that this may be of service to the many men and women, once married but now single due to divorce or death, who hope to remarry."
The tongue-in-cheek approach (based on sound theory) makes this book unique and very useful. The examples in this excellent "how-to" (or how-not-to) book are taken from real marriages and premarital situations. This practical guide builds an awareness and enlightens you to the complex problems of achieving a happy marriage.
From the John Knox Press, it was released in 1979 and sold for $4.95 (pb).
