hmm.. this book is really interesting.. it's 50% effective and helpful and 50% not effective and useless.. let me tell you why.. yes, at the beginning of the relationship playing hard to get is the best but when the relationship is going deeper it's not useful anymore. when it's a long term relationship mind challenge and mind games wont work. the only thing here that is useful and can last the relationship is a girl not being needy and a girl being straight to the point... but the rest are not as useful as you think it is... there's a part here that says that men want it if you fight back but seriously they want it but not all the time.. it doesnt kill to put your pride down once in a while.. men here are described as stereotypical. but guys are not all the same.. If you want to keep your guy all you need is trust, respect and love... when you have those three.. everything will follow.. I'm in a long term relationship And I basically followed one of the steps here. and where is my relationship right now? we're on hold.. So basically, every advice have it's own fitting.. If you think a man is worth keeping. just put the three in line.. Respect, trust and love.. If he screw up sometimes, he's a guy you're lucky enough if he tells you his mistakes without you even asking. If you love him.. take your time.. and when you're ready HONESTLY forgive him and forget.. this seems like a nice girl would do.. but Respect, trust and love is everything.. seriously, who wouldn't want that?