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This book is my favorite dating book, and I’m not even Xtian. Mostly as a joke, I checked this book (along with the very secular Four Man Plan) out of the library in 2008. These books ended up changing my approach to dating.

So often when I was on dates, I would feel distracted rather than being present with my date, as I tried to decide based on one or two or three dates whether I wanted to marry the person, and it’s just not possible. Obviously there are some people who are right out, and ther

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So I got REALLY mad at this book (and its writer). Most of the stuff in here is good, and I can tell a difference in life by doing some of it. HOWEVER – the meeting five guys a week task (to the point where they have your name and know how to contact you later) does not work for me. I get the concept and ya know what? If I could meet five guys a week by myself I wouldn’t need to read this book, would I? It’s always so easy for extroverts to say, “Hey, go meet people” but for the rest of us, that

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I dont think I am going to finish reading this book its making me mad becasue the author is bascially putting women down for waiting on God to bring them a man. He also acts like he has all the answers to getting people dates. In this book is a program where he asks the reader to do certain things like keep a log on how many guys they meet in a month and then add up the numbers and find out what is wrong with you for not getting lots of dates. There could be nothing wrong with you becasue if God

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Kind of blew my mind. It is mostly about finding out who you are, making sure you are whole and drawing complete people to you. Learning how to be open to people while guarding your heart is applicable in any relationship in life. Also, I got 5 numbers in the first 2 days. It’s a tough philosophy to be brave all the time. Maybe I will actually get a date worth keeping. In the meantime, it’s interesting getting to know who I really am. I’m not actually lonely, undesirable or ugly. I’m fulfilled,

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I listened to the abridged audiobook version of Henry Cloud’s How to Get a Date Worth Keeping. This version is much shorter than the unabridged book, and has a very crisp and efficient feel. I’m not normally a fan of abridged books, but this one really works. The author reads the book himself and does an excellent job. He’s very enthusiastic and personable.

I almost didn’t submit a review for this book. Since the whole point of the book is to give a practical approach to dating it doesn’t seem fa

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Having grown up in the I Kissed Dating Goodbye era, this book actually offers practical advice on dating, relationships, and how to grow in character. It’s a book I wish I would have read years ago.

Often Christian dating books are written by pastors pretending to be psychologists, whereas Henry Cloud is a one and offers real insights into how dating can help you grow.

This book really sucks !It is condescending and patronizing ! How come that 99.99% of the people who sought help were women ?! Is it that men have no problems when it comes to dating or what ?!
I believe that this Dr.Cloud is a misogynist posing for a know-it-all !

A family member bought me this shortly after I went through a break up. Although I didn’t necessarily relate to every single lesson in each chapter, I really enjoyed this! It opened up my eyes to habits I have that may prevent me from meeting a potential someone. For example, I tend to go for certain types of guys and sometimes write-off other “types” of people right away without even giving them a chance. One of the most helpful chapters in this book talks about becoming the person who you are

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Title is cheesy af, but it’s actually a pretty great book. Unlike the many Christian books that philosophize about dating, or the many secular websites full of thinly veiled pick-up artistry, this book gets practical without encouraging denigration of the opposite sex.

The advice has a bit of an extroverted bias, but it’s worth considering at least as a challenge. For example, I definitely never had 5 number-worthy conversations in a week, but I did make an effort to talk to five new people, whic

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Lately I’ve been driving myself crazy with dating books, but this book is pretty solid. Definitely worth picking up. I guess the one big takeaway for me was that if you date someone you normally wouldn’t consider (given that they are a safe person) you could really learn something about yourself and maybe even discover something you’d like about a person you never thought you would (or didn’t like).

This is the best book on dating that I have ever read, and I’ve read a LOT of dating books. Dr. Cloud gives a real, practical and frank look at how to date in a realistic and healthy way. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, it has challenged and change my dating perspective in the best way.

If you are frustrated in your dating life and want to grow and change as a person while getting a new mindset on what dating can be, I HIGHLY recommend this book.

I also HIGHLY recommend not reading this book alone. Read it with friends and encourage each other, hold each other accountable and do what it says. It will make a big difference.

Dating and growing are both difficult, but worthwhile endeavors.

I loved the scientific and Biblical view points shared in this book on dating.

Years ago I tr

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Super practical and realistic! This book contains truths that are greatly needed for generations that were raised to “kiss dating goodbye.” So many people avoid dating because our hookup and internet culture has fostered unhealthy patterns, but this book gives some really simple, practical advice for how to date in a clear and healthy way that honors God, honors other people, honors yourself, and DOESN’T rush into things just because you want to be married (recipe for disaster!). And like Dr. Cl

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I can always tell how much I like a book by how many people I start talking to about it.

I was definitely hesitant to read this, but so glad I did. I love things that are rooted in reality and this book is just that. It based dating in reality instead of the fantasies we can hold out for. It also helped me unlearn a lot of lies i believed about dating and how to approach it.

Very refreshing, highly recommend.

I had several trusted people recommend this book, and because of that I was surprised about my initial negative feelings towards it. As I pushed through though, I definitely learned a few things and appreciated the book for what it was. I would describe it as the counterpoint view to I Kissed Dating Goodbye or similar narratives.

Sigh. I don’t know. I either loved this or hated it. It may take a few days to decide. Annie Downs recommended this on a podcast and I usually love everything she says/does/loves. I feel a little conflicted about this one and I can’t tell if it’s me or Henry Cloud. I’ll assume it’s me. Some of it steps on my toes (quick to judge), but some advice I generally don’t agree with (3rd/4th dates with someone you’re not interested in at all). It did feel like there was some conflicting info (going out

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Having read a couple of Dr. Cloud’s books previously, this one looked interesting to me. I’ve been meeting guys lately, but they are not usually what I’d call “quality men.” So I got the book from Audible and have been listening to it. Dr. Cloud promises to have you dating in 6 months, so I’m journalling my progress on my OKCupid page. I need to make friends more than anything else, but I often fall into the same ruts as he discusses int he book, and as many others. I mentioned this book to a fr

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My overall impression: Go on a date with anyone once, even twice. Learn what like, what you don’t. And keep in mind that it’s not about finding the right person but about being the right person. As someone who is married, I’ve seen myself change, my spouse change and the personalities/bodies of other couples change. I don’t get the impression from Cloud that he’s saying “settle” but he is saying be realistic, be open. And above all (my thoughts, not his) marry your best friend. Cuz everything el

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Ok, I wanted to be mean and nasty and make fun of this book, but I have to tell you that I was pleasantly surprised by it. It’s written by a Christian, but is pretty much the polar opposite of “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” which we all thought sucked anyway. The book is totally practical, giving actual steps you can take to be approachable (as opposed to reclusive and bitchy. Note to self: work on this), suggesting ways to meet people, and giving really great guidelines on what to look for in someon

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I thought this was a good book with some interesting ideas. I like the approach to dating as a way to connect with God, and learn more about yourself and the areas that you need spiritual growth. I especially like the advice about having a strong support system of friends, mentors, and church family to advise and encourage you through the dating process.
This book has some wonderful Godly and Biblical guidance about dating and growing as a person.

It shared a different perspective. Totally opposite of IKDG by Joshua Harris (A book I grew up with) but this book is for adults and it got better and better with each chapter. A lot of practical wisdom. Considering buying myself one. Thank you Craig for randomly lending me this book! I learned a lot and it changed my views for the better.

Some good suggestions in this book, but I left it feeling like something is wrong with me because I am still single.

I just recently discovered Cloud’s work and really like his take on things.

Didn’t agree with every word, but helpful for those who wonder why there seems to be nothing happening in the relationship arena. Dare I say it was insightful and eye-opening? I do. 🙂

Great. Will use in my Life,Love and Dating class. Good for discussion.

Surprisingly good! This completely is not a book I would have chosen for myself but I decided to check it out after it was recommended by two different Christian friends whose opinions I respect. Two things I like about the book are: (1) the repeated point that one needs to just get out there and talk to people whether or not those people are potential spouses, and (2) the fact that one needs to work on one’s own issues…because the problem is NOT everyone else. Dr. Cloud pretty much addresses

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A really good book in my opinion. It’s title says it all, it is about how to get a date worth keeping. But the general idea that stuck with me is that it’s a great book for self growth and it gives a lot of good insight about relationships in general, even if it’s a romantic one or not. It just gives good advice and good practical examples about how to become better at relationships, how to understand what you are like and what to look for in the other person.

In my own personal opinion I think

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This book helped me so much a couple of years ago. I was so lost and confused about everything around dating, everyone seemed to have such different opinions, and I was the type of girl that though I would meet the man of my life when the time was right. God will do it for me.
So at age 25 I hadn’t dated anybody and all my free time I would spend it home reading books and watching TV series. I would go to some conferences to meet new people but there I was the type of girl that I didn’t know how

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