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Boundaries in Dating offers illuminating insights for romance that can help you grow in freedom, honesty, and self-control as you pursue healthy dating limits that can lead to a happy marriage.
Dating can be fun, but it's not easy. Meeting people is just the first step. Once you've met someone, then what? Should you move on, pursue a simple friendship, or more? How do you set smart limits on your physical relationship? How much do you get involved financially? And how do you know if you've found your future spouse?
In Boundaries in Dating, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, counselors and authors of the New York Times bestseller Boundaries, answer all of these questions and more. Helping you bridge the pitfalls of dating, Drs. Cloud and Townsend share their practical advice for adding healthy boundaries to your dating life.
Boundaries in Dating unfolds a wise, biblical path to developing self-control, freedom, and intimacy. Let Drs. Cloud and Townsend help you get to know yourself, solve problems, and enjoy the journey of dating and finding your life partner.
Full of insightful, real-life examples, this much-needed book will give you the tools you need to:
- Recognize and choose quality over perfection in a dating partner
- Prioritize friendship within your relationship
- Preserve friendships by separating between platonic relationships and romantic interest
- Move past denial to handle real relational problems in a realistic and hopeful way
- Enjoy this season of life
Don't forget to check out the Boundaries collection of books and workbooks dedicated to key areas of your life, including dating, marriage, parenting kids, raising teenagers, and leadership.
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"Dating has boundaries like other aspects of life. Boundaries in dating can create a safe environment for both parties. Boundaries in dating can be a trial for boundaries in marriage. The authors have dedicated their lives to studying boundaries and they have written many books on various aspects of boundaries. Boundaries help create the life a person desires."
— Edward (4 out of 5 stars)
Boundaries in Dating Listener Reviews
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" I was surprised I liked this book, but it wasn't preachy like I thought. Just some good, solid, practical dating advice. "
— Ebony, 2/15/2014 -
" I thought they gave practical, good advice on what healthy dating looks like. "
— Angela, 1/25/2014 -
" Read this with my Singles Ministry Book Club at church. Very good points! "
— Carmen, 12/13/2013 -
" I read this one to balance out "I kissed dating goodbye" by Joahsu Harris, which it did nicely. Kind of pyschological, understandable considering the authors, but it was good for me. "
— Bill, 12/7/2013 -
" Great book! MUST READ if you're single. "
— Raquelitabrilla, 11/30/2013 -
" A must read for anyone who wants to succeed in dating. "
— Jared, 11/21/2013 -
" This book helped me learn more about myself and become more aware of my tendencies. I definitely recommend it. I learned a lot and my relationship with God has gotten stronger through reading this book. "
— Amy, 11/19/2013 -
" This series was recommended to me by a very wise friend. It really has helped my in my current dating relationship. I've been determined not to make the same mistakes, and this is one of the tools I have to make sure I'm successful. "
— Toni, 11/15/2013 -
" I learned the importance of dating not to find a mate. "
— Tanieka, 10/30/2013 -
" A friend loaned me this book and it was full of valuable insights and guidelines for healthy dating. Written by 2 Christian psychologists- it is interesting, very insightful and accessible- full of first hand accounts from people's experiences. "
— MeLisa, 10/29/2013 -
" Absolutley the best book not just for dating but also for self worth. "
— Diane, 10/23/2013 -
" Red flags, yellow flags, green flags...this is a very good book to read. "
— melody, 9/20/2013 -
" This was very good. "
— Mmuskopf1, 9/8/2013 -
" Pop psychology, a distinct lack of Christian thinking, and poor treatment of Scripture. Not my thing. For a longer review, see here. "
— Chris, 7/28/2013 -
" Very good. Practical Christian dating without an emotional twist. "
— Margo, 7/15/2013 -
" This was an awesome book. Refreshes you on mental, spiritual, physical boundaries that should be preserved. Well written. Includes a lot of examples to illustrate points. "
— Alyne, 5/13/2013 -
" It was ok, mainly just basic commonsense reminders. Churchy, but not ridiculously so. "
— Cindy, 4/22/2012 -
" This book gave very common sense advice about setting boundaries in the dating world. I'd never thought about some of the book the way they put it and it was very helpful. "
— Dana, 3/29/2012 -
" Wish I'd read this 10 or 15 years ago.... but definitely worth reading now! "
— Mark, 2/7/2012 -
" Wise, warm, and wonderful. "
— Claire, 2/6/2012 -
" i thought this book was really valuable. so many specifics and practical insights. they got me from the very first chapter on truth-telling. highly recommend for all singles. "
— Chandra, 6/27/2011 -
" Need to know. "
— Lynne, 4/17/2011 -
" sounds good so far. Just through the introduction. Hoping the writing is less pretentious than the original. These are the things we read because we know they're right and help us get to where He can change us. "
— Miss, 2/7/2011 -
" I really liked this book. Very practical & helpful. It forced me to think about how I parent, to deal with issues from my own past & family, and challenged me to do better. One I will refer to again. "
— Amy, 12/7/2010 -
" Very applicable for this stage of life....and I'm sure many of their tactics will be useful in the future as well. Liked their reasoning and writing style...I hope Mike will consider reading it, too. Read it from the library but will probably buy it. "
— Rachel, 8/15/2010 -
" Not bad... but not as good as most of the parenting books I have read. Rather broad and philosophical. As with so many other non-fiction, it could benefited from a professional write in tow to clean things up. "
— Sheralie, 6/27/2010 -
" Great info on how to raise successful and beautiful kids! "
— Andrea, 6/14/2010 -
" My husband and I love this book and highly recommend it to parents. It helped us become much better in our parenting skills. "
— Christina, 6/4/2010 -
" Another great book for boundaries with Kids as the name implies. Focuses on how boundaries help children and how not having boundaries will hurt them. Practical help. "
— Susan, 5/21/2010 -
" this book reiterated the same principles as the original Boundaries book. still, if you don't use them, they can't help you. children should be taught their boundaries very early these days and this book is a good way to help them. "
— Thewritingmommy, 8/31/2009 -
" Wow. This book rocks! I am learning so much. "
— Darcy, 8/15/2009 -
" i first read this book two years ago and I am now re-reading it. "
— Denise, 7/7/2009 -
" This is a no nonsense book. Kids need boundaries - plain and simple. (everyone needs 'em). This book talks about good boundaries and how to set them and keep them. "
— Janice, 5/19/2009 -
" Just as good as the original. Kids, especially mine, need boundaries: not too many, not too few. Really easy reading and really helpful, at least with my kids. Sometimes you need to read something like this to understand where you stand on life's important child-rearing questions. "
— JM, 2/27/2009 -
" Nice to get a refresher on this-I am so out of my league with this whole parenting thing. "
— Maria, 2/9/2009 -
" A wonderful book. I would wish I had read it while my children were younger. "
— Trine, 1/3/2009
About the Authors
Dr. John Townsend is a popular speaker, psychologist, cohost of the nationally broadcast New Life Live! radio program, and cofounder of the Cloud-Townsend Clinic and Cloud-Townsend Resources. He is the author of many books, as well as coauthor of the 2003 Retailers Choice Award–winning God Will Make a Way and the Gold Medallion Award–winning Boundaries (over one million copies sold). He maintains a private practice in Newport Beach, California, and lives with his wife and children in Los Angeles.
Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author. His forty-five books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly twenty million copies worldwide. He has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills and culture. He has appeared on numerous radio and TV broadcasts and has been featured or reviewed in the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and others.
About the Narrators
Jonathan Peterson, a director of executive communications at AARP, is a longtime journalist who specializes in making complex issues easy to understand. His interest in Social Security began when he covered the political debate in Washington that led to major reforms in 1983. During his twenty-three year career with the Los Angeles Times, he explored the aging of America, domestic policy, and the US economy. He has won numerous awards for journalism and speechwriting. He was on the Los Angeles Times team that won a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the LA riots and was awarded the Malcolm Forbes Prize by the Overseas Press Club for in-depth stories about the collapsing Soviet Union.
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is a celebrated spiritual author and sought-after speaker. A native of North Carolina, he is a graduate of Eastern University and Duke Divinity School. In 2003 he and his wife founded the Rutba House, a house of hospitality where the homeless are welcomed into a community that eats, prays, and shares life together. He is also an associate minister at the historically black St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church. An evangelical Christian who connects with the broad spiritual tradition and its monastic witnesses, he is a leader in the New Monasticism movement. He speaks often about emerging Christianity to churches and conferences across the denominational spectrum, and he has given lectures at dozens of universities. He is a complier of the celebrated Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals and is the author of several books on Christian spirituality, including The Awakening of Hope, The Wisdom of Stability, and The New Monasticism.