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How to Get a Date Worth Keeping: Be Dating in Six Months or Your Money Back Audiobook
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De-mystify dating once and for all! Dr. Henry Cloud addresses common dating issues and presents a "how to" guide for getting to know yourself and your date, so you can find (and keep) the love of your life.
Let's face it--dating isn't always fun. But starting today, you can begin a journey that will bring fun and interesting people into your life, broaden your experience of others and yourself, and lead you toward that date of all dates--a date worth keeping.
This book is for YOU if . . .
- You want to get more dates or better dates.
- You wonder where "the good ones" are.
- You keep repeating the same old cycle in your dating life and want to change it.
- You wonder why people who aren't as nice as you get all the dates.
- You're attracted to the wrong kind, while the right kind lack the "chemistry."
- You're waiting for God to bring you the right person--and you've been waiting an awfully long time.
- You wonder what it is about you that fails to attract dates.
With over ten years of experience personally coaching singles on dating, Dr. Henry Cloud shares his proven, very doable, step-by-step approach to overcoming your sticking points and getting all the dates you could want.
The results speak for themselves. Filled with true-life examples you'll identify with instantly, How to Get a Date Worth Keeping will prove its worth to you many times over in the exciting months ahead.
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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 friend and said Assignment 1 is "write down every eligible man you meet for a month." She said "that's easy: zero!" I said unless she was a shut-in that's literally IMPOSSIBLE and even if she is a shut-in, she might have a plumber or electrician or mailman or pizza delivery guy so that's no excuse. I'm working my way through it but I'm hopeful."
— Melissa (5 out of 5 stars)
How to Get a Date Worth Keeping Listener Reviews
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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). "
— Christina, 2/18/2014 -
" started reading this book in october... i get bored with it and read more interesting books along the way but still pick it up from time to time...or maybe i'm just in denial about my so-called love life LOL... i'm not really much of a "self help" book reader anyway but someone told me it had some good points in it... "
— Beth, 2/15/2014 -
" Some good suggestions in this book, but I left it feeling like something is wrong with me because I am still single. "
— Kate, 2/8/2014 -
" besides the specific dating-related stuff, there's just some solid advice here on how to enjoy life more. it's definitely a christian book, but not at all obnoxiously so, and not in a way that makes it irrelevant to people of other persuasions. "
— Alissa, 2/5/2014 -
" OK, I've found that one should read one of his books at a time! I just started listening to this one this morning and found it paralleled perfectly to "how people grow" and I now wonder just how much my brain can hold without exploding! So far it is a great read/listen, something that I know I will put to good use as it is practical teaching on how to find that date worth keeping...and I'm only on chapter 5! "
— Alicia, 1/30/2014 -
" A sensible approach to Christian dating. "
— Julie, 1/29/2014 -
" This is the most helpful book ever and I think everyone (especially all my fellow single friends) should read it with me! Cloud has a realistic and reasonable grasp on the dating world and I think he gives feasible and positive advice that leads to success in dating. "
— Jo, 1/18/2014 -
" Good stuff here. "
— Dan, 1/17/2014 -
" My friends are calling this book the "bible" of dating. It has a lot of logic behind dating that was worth the read, but it did become very repetitive toward the end. "
— Emily, 1/16/2014 -
" I haven't read Boundaries, but this one totally changed my view on dating and finding the issues that keep you from having healthy relationships (with anyone- friends family and dates). "
— Jane, 1/15/2014 -
" Checked this book out from the library in order to laugh over it with friends. Ended up following its advice and two days later met the man who's now my husband. So yes, I absolutely recommend this to any single Christian looking to not be single any more. "
— Mrs.soule, 12/25/2013 -
" lots of challenging thoughts and views. "
— Claire, 12/18/2013 -
" reading group selection "
— Marianne, 11/30/2013 -
" I just recently discovered Cloud's work and really like his take on things. "
— Moira, 11/8/2013 -
" I don't know if the suggestions he makes will get me a date or not, but I do recommend reading this for two reasons: 1)It makes you more aware of your actions and your surroundings. 2)He puts to words a lot of things you already knew, BUT had shoved to the back of your brain and done nothing about. "
— Brandy, 9/17/2013 -
" I felt like the author's personal dating experience and his background as a psychologist gave him more authority. I plan on working the plan. :) "
— Song, 5/29/2013 -
" Research and wanted to know on dating vs courtship. "
— Adrienna, 3/20/2013 -
" Short sweet and to the point. Very helpful and insightful book! "
— Mark, 6/9/2012 -
" The best book about dating I've ever read. Changed my life. "
— Emily, 6/6/2012 -
" Good, practical advice. Written from a Christian pov, but great advice for anyone. Love the cover and the title. "
— Kat, 1/13/2012 -
" An eye-opening view of the problems that keep us from having a good dating life. Dr. Cloud's writing style was an encouragement to me to try this system and get out there and enjoy the men in this world, without pressuring myself into finding someone to marry. "
— Liz, 12/9/2011 -
" Good description of situations and case studies, but as to actual 'solutions' it is lacking. "
— Rachel, 8/30/2011 -
" One of those books I don't publicize that I'm reading, but as it was pretty useful, I'm owning it. 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. :) "
— Jo, 6/24/2011 -
" This was not just how to get a date, but how to get better quality dates. "
— Karen, 6/15/2011 -
" I've been in a relationship for a long time, and the book was very eye opening for me. There were a number of very helpful sections for someone that's in a relationship. Very informative, but definitely need the group as the author discusses. "
— Chris, 4/21/2011 -
" I've been in a relationship for a long time, and the book was very eye opening for me. There were a number of very helpful sections for someone that's in a relationship. Very informative, but definitely need the group as the author discusses. "
— Chris, 4/4/2011 -
" Think all Christian singles should read this book. Good advise on dating but also on cleaning up your own self and getting healthy so you can attract a healthy mate and establish a healthy relationship. "
— Joan, 2/15/2011 -
" I just recently discovered Cloud's work and really like his take on things. "
— Moira, 12/20/2010 -
" It's pretty basic, so if you understand the concepts of dating don't bother, but it's a great book to suggest to friends who might need some...direction ;) Based on Christian principles. "
— Alyne, 10/18/2010 -
" A sensible approach to Christian dating. "
— Julie, 5/6/2010 -
" Some good suggestions in this book, but I left it feeling like something is wrong with me because I am still single. "
— Kate, 1/14/2010 -
" Checked this book out from the library in order to laugh over it with friends. Ended up following its advice and two days later met the man who's now my husband. So yes, I absolutely recommend this to any single Christian looking to not be single any more. "
— Mrs.soule, 1/3/2010 -
" I haven't read Boundaries, but this one totally changed my view on dating and finding the issues that keep you from having healthy relationships (with anyone- friends family and dates). "
— Jane, 12/27/2009 -
" This book was my dating bible. I used it for reinforcement when I was dating and having trouble doing what I knew I should be because it went against the norm. I'm married now and I have recommended it to several of my friends - even the non-christians. "
— Jaclyn, 6/9/2009 -
" Research and wanted to know on dating vs courtship. "
— Adrienna, 1/3/2009 -
" The best book about dating I've ever read. Changed my life. "
— Emily, 10/20/2008 -
" I don't know if the suggestions he makes will get me a date or not, but I do recommend reading this for two reasons: 1)It makes you more aware of your actions and your surroundings. 2)He puts to words a lot of things you already knew, BUT had shoved to the back of your brain and done nothing about. "
— Brandy, 7/10/2008 -
" Short sweet and to the point. Very helpful and insightful book! "
— Mark, 7/3/2008
About Henry Cloud
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
Laura Ries is president of their Atlanta, Georgia, consulting firm Ries & Ries.
Adam Black is a narrator of audiobooks known for his readings of My Name is Russel Fink, The Well, and Washed and Waiting, among others.