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Mar 29, 2009

Lilly rated it:

If you haven't watched Millionaire Matchmaker, you should. It took me a while to give it a try because it sounded like "The Golddiggers Union", but it's anything but. Patti, a 3rd generation matchmaker, basically thinks she's Cupid, sent here to help he lovelorn, and she goes about matching people in her database.

But she doesn't just match, she advises-- and most of all, critiques. A guy can be a millionaire but be a slob or a self-centered jerk, and she will call him o More...

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Sep 27, 2010

Viktoriya rated it:

Frankly, I don't even know why I decided to read this book. At one point I was somewhat enjoying Patti's show on Bravo and I was curious what she has to say in her book. Well...
First of all, I think it's about time someone close to Patti tells her (gently, if that's possible) that we are in the year 2010 now, not 1950. Her mentality is right where her grandmother's was when she was dating. If you believe what Patti says, then all of your problems go away the moment you say "I do" More...

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Aug 22, 2010

Christy rated it:

I've only seen Patti Stanger's show "The Millionaire Matchmaker" a few times. Having little patience for "reality TV", I was surprised to find how addicting her show can be, and how fascinating it was to see the dating match-ups hits and misses. I can't say I watched much of the show, but when she went on Oprah and they plugged her book, I went ahead and bought it.

The book contains a lot of dating advice, which is largely generalized to fit "any woman, an More...

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Apr 29, 2010

Lola rated it:

Patti Stanger is a legend in the land of Hollywood and home entertainment alike. She is a third generation matchmaker, centrally located in L.A., who helps the upper crust find their "love of a lifetime." She is probably most famous for her filter (or lack there of) when it comes to critiquing not only potential matches, but her clients as well. Patti's honesty is brutal, but always spot on. With an insanely high success rate, she might sound like the answer to your prayers, however h More...

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Nov 29, 2009

Sondra Santos rated it:

Without giving away too much of the book, I do want to share some great quotes that I pulled from Stanger. She’s a very successful, beautiful and smart individual. Listen up, ladies!

“As soon as you say, ‘I’m not going to date for a while,’ the bus unloads. Don’t go out with them, but make sure you take reservations. Remember, the best restaurants are booked weeks in advance, why not you? You’re worth waiting for.”

“Think of yourself as a great wine – you’re o More...

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Apr 30, 2009

Christine rated it:

Patti Stanger is one New York broad (now lives in LA but...) who says it like it is. I love her show because of her. She has no filter! The thing is she is observant, has the keen mind of a businesswoman who doesn't mess around, knows both men and women, both of the sexes' weaknesses, and what they want for the most part.

Her book has honest advice that says it like it for us ladies who let's face it get emotionally attached and do stupid things when we know we shouldn't. She expl More...

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Dec 23, 2011

Colleen rated it:

I highly doubt I'd find my own perfect mate using Patti Stanger's advice—but then again, I'm not sure I'm up for a mate, period, perfect or not. That said, she offers some very straightforward and, I'd grant her, dead-on advice for a particular type of lady seeking a particular type of marriage. And not necessarily the gold-digging, strike-it-rich kind you might suspect from something that looks this mercenary from the outside. Much of what she says is the kind of commonsense stuff that still tr More...

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Mar 01, 2009

Ginny added it

I chose to get this one out of the library, not really believing advice from an abrasive reality TV Show hostess could be worthwhile. Turns out Patti Stanger is a Jersey girl (I should have guessed) so we had more in common than I initially thought.

I found most of the advice to be practical, interesting, and timely. The book does veer into some new age "law of attraction" ideas, but that is not the basis of the book, and it certainly can't help to think positive thoughts. More...

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Apr 05, 2009

Liz rated it:

I found the first two chapters to be really good and think all women should read them. However, there are parts of the book that instructs the reader to play games with guys. One example I found absolutely ridiculous was the 'A Pair and a spare' in Chapter 5. This is where women should (preferrably at all times) have a best straight guy friend, The Big Maybe and The One You really Like. So you pretty much lead two guys along while hoping that the guy you really like will get jealous of the ot More...

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Nov 30, 2009

Mary rated it:

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Apr 26, 2010

Douglas rated it:

I recently watched the first season of the Millionaire matchmaker because I am starting a matchmaking company with Click2Asia.com and was hoping to get some great insight. Initially, I thought the show would be stupid and cheesy, but surprisingly, I found the show to be very entertaining and, admittedly, I agreed 100% with everything she recommended - except the no sex before being exclusive.

Her book is a solid read. I read this in less than three days and she even advocates the p More...

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Jun 04, 2011

Michelle rated it:

I would give this book a 3.5 if I could, because I love Patti and enjoyed reading this book. I'm a little younger than the age she mainly talks about so I skipped out on the marriage ending and will be saving it for years to come. Overall, Patti is indeed old fashioned, and you might find this difficult to deal with while reading, but remember old fashioned is actually a good thing. She is honest and funny when making every one of her points and covers everything very well including online da More...

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Sep 27, 2010

Allison rated it:

I went into reading this book thinking it would just be a fun read. What I got from it though was practical advice. I loved how Patti Stanger put all her knowledge right out there. No sugar coating.

Though I didn't necessarily agree with everything she said, I will admit she knows what she is talking about. She takes the messy confusion of dating and puts it into eight easy steps. Her advice allows for both parties in a relationship to be empowered in their decisions.

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Jan 02, 2011

Ivete rated it:

Some of the advice in this book is downright freaky (like carrying a postcard of your headshot to give out, shudder) but there is a lot of very practical, useful advice in there as well. I found the "marriage-minded man" information to be the most interesting and valuable, and when I reflected back on my recent dates I could see that she's totally right. Her no-nonsense approach to how to deal with the losers was good too. I know I'm not the only woman who sticks around LONG after she More...

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Aug 18, 2011

Christina rated it:

This is the best dating book on Earth! It worked for me. I followed nearly all the steps in the book, even made a concise list of what I was looking for like she suggests. I met a guy who eerily matched all those qualities 2 weeks later. Fast forward a year, he proposed. Now I am married to the best man I have ever met. Without this book, I'm not sure I would have even recognized how perfect he was for me.

I recommend this book for any ladies starting to date again.

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Mar 25, 2010

Ann rated it:

I am NOT giving this book 4 stars because it is well-written. I think it is a 4-star book because it was quite engaging and a lot of fun to read. I have never seen Patti Stanger's show "The Millionaire Matchmaker" - which may be why I liked the book so much.

Favorite parts:

- Advice about your first date - "Coffee is cheap, drinks are an audition, lunch is an interview, but dinner means business - the business of romance."
- Insightful phrases lik More...

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Mar 19, 2010

James rated it:

Although I was skeptical at first, I have fallen in love with Patti Stanger, who is most commonly known as "The Millionaire Matchmaker." In true Patti fashion, this book is an incredibly straight-forward, comprehensive guide to finding a life partner. While she has successfully debunked the myth that gay men and straight women are SO much alike when it comes romance and attracting mates, I could still take her advice... with a grain of salt, of course.

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Aug 14, 2009

Saranne added it

I picked up this book because I want to hear what successful female entrepreneurs have to say. The intro was the most beneficial for me because it was about her up and coming life. The quality of sucess that I took out of it was: you have to be confident. The rest of the book is good if you are dating. The most glaring advice that was applicable to me was not to move in with a guy unless you have an engagement ring and a wedding date set - whoops!

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Apr 09, 2009

Wilhelmina marked it as to-read

A nonfiction" how to" book (to become your own matchmaker: 8 Easy Steps!). This is for fun and as a fan of the BRAVO TV series THE MILLIONAIRES CLUB. The show is great escape TV ad Patti is so funny! It's good to laugh so I purchased the book to gain some insight in how she runs the club and her theory on matchmaking!

Review to follow.

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Apr 13, 2009

Meredith rated it:

This book was given to me by my office spouse. That says a lot. She has some really good advice, and there were several things that I read more than once. Will I take this advice? Probably not, because I am not good at confrontation. Should I? Most definitely. I think it is a good read for women that are looking for a husband and for women that are in a relationship, and just can't seal the deal.

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May 10, 2009

Christine rated it:

Though I'm already matched, I was tempted to read this book after watching Patti's Bravo show. In my opinion, Patti's 'rules' are more logical and easily applied than other major bestsellers in this category. This is a fun easy read that made me appreciate all the more what a perfect husband my spouse is.

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Dec 12, 2011

Taymara rated it:

I needed to know a few things and she is now teaching me.
I learnt about dating detox, and i understood THE many reasons behind my behavior. Quite confronting it was. She introduces a differing version of womanhood, and this was perfect for my 18th year.
Thank you,
Taymara.

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Sep 17, 2010

Alex rated it:

As I read this book, I can easily picture Patti telling me these things. I am a fan of her show 'The Millionaire's Club' and it gave great consistent source of information and in order too (dating detox-engagement etc). I will definitely keep this book during the battles of dating

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Jul 19, 2011

Tatiana rated it:

I read this mainly for comic relief but also because I like Patti Stanger and find her blunt advice to be entertaining. She makes a lot of really great points in this book, but also makes a lot of lame suggestions. Take this book with a grain of salt. It was a fun read though.

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Mar 27, 2009

Keli rated it:

I love her show and decided I wanted to read her book as well. I would recommend to single women for the first part of the book. Patti really doesn't sugar coat anything, but she's absolutely right.

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Aug 24, 2010

Tami rated it:

i watch the show religiously and i enjoyed reading this book, it felt like she was talking to me. can be very empowering at times (condescending at others). but that is patti.

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Jun 19, 2010

Elizabeth rated it:

This was a fun little book to read piecemeal with the Saturday morning coffee. She made some interesting points, but I don't know that I bought everything she had to say.

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Apr 25, 2010

M rated it:

I watch the show, and I like Patti. However, I took offense to her statement that men don't like curly or short hair, as I have both. Otherwise, the book was good.

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Jan 01, 2011

Teresa rated it:

I love Patti. She's gives great advice on how to find the right guy for you, as well as finding out who you truly are. The book is fun and easy to read.

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Jul 07, 2010

Farheen rated it:

nothing in here I haven't heard/read before.

the best 'self-help'/relationship book i have read is 'why men marry bitches'
nothing else since then (or before then) compares...

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