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I Asked Her Out, She Said Yes - Now What? A Crash Course in Dates That Lead to Relationships
This book is a simple, straightforward, logical guide to dating the right way. No gimmicks, no tricks, just practical advice that really works. If you're new to the dating scene, fed up with short-lived relationships, sick of awkward dates with girls, or would just like to fine-tune your dating skills, this book is definitely for you. The advice in this book will restore your perspective, help you find relationships that last, and give you some practical hints and tips to help you-and the girl you asked out-feel great about the first date and beyond. Whether you're new to dating, or you've been doing it for years, you'll walk away from this book with the skills necessary to have success in dating.
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 4, 2010
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July 27, 2011
I was pleasantly surprised by the contents of this short, but pointed informational manual on dating. The wisdom that Waite imparts is timeless and refreshing. As a woman, I can only hope that men in the dating world will read this and really take it to heart. Here are some wonderful tips from Waite:
-"...treat your date like a queen. This may sound a little dramatic, but it's her night, and one of your main goals should be to make her feel special. If nothing else comes out of a date, a girl should at least go home happy and feeling good about herself."
***SIGH*** Girls, isn't that what we want? And who can say no after a date that goes in that manner? Even if we aren't wildly physically attracted to the man, if we are treated not only in a respectable but treasured way, we are definitely going to be interested.
-"...stay away from physical affection (apart from a hug after a date)..."
I can only speak for myself, as I do in this blog, but I have so much more RESPECT and INTRIGUE towards a man if he isn't reaching down my throat on the first date. Dating is a magical time, don't rush it and don't take it for granted.
-"What does it take to be a nice guy?...Open doors to cars, buildings, etc., be kind and gentle, hand good manners, be attentive to her needs, give genuine compliments, plan dates with her comfort in mind, avoid putting others down around her"
Women, is there really anything else we look for in a man?
Men, do you wonder if this is what women really want? What about the bad guy that so many women are looking for? It's a farce. A woman really wants someone that is assertive, not aggressive, and who will stand up for what's right. If a woman is really after an outright jerk, the desire either won't last or there may be some insecurities and instabilities within her that she needs to sort out.
-"Girls really do pay attention to...how you treat your friends, waiters in restaurants, and even the maintenance guy who comes to fix your apartment toilet."
It's true, men, we do. We analyze your relationships with your friends (both male and female), your parents, siblings, exes, and how you treat others. It says something about who your date is when they put their guard down. How you treat others in your life is eventually how you will treat us after we fall into the comfort zone. If you are someone that doesn't treat people around you very nicely, maybe it's time to look at yourself and see how you can't be more polite and kind.
-"It all starts with listening. You should pay close attention to everything a girl tells you and takes mental notes."
This is one of the first things I look for in a date. If I spend 2 hours listening to a man talk nonstop about himself, his family, and his career, I feel like I'm working. It's my belief that if you truly care about someone, you will want to know about him/her and that includes all the little details.
There are so many other great tips in this book. If you are leaning towards getting the book--please PLEASE please go ahead and spend the money. I strongly believe if you adhere to the principles in this book that you will ultimately come out on top.
-"...treat your date like a queen. This may sound a little dramatic, but it's her night, and one of your main goals should be to make her feel special. If nothing else comes out of a date, a girl should at least go home happy and feeling good about herself."
***SIGH*** Girls, isn't that what we want? And who can say no after a date that goes in that manner? Even if we aren't wildly physically attracted to the man, if we are treated not only in a respectable but treasured way, we are definitely going to be interested.
-"...stay away from physical affection (apart from a hug after a date)..."
I can only speak for myself, as I do in this blog, but I have so much more RESPECT and INTRIGUE towards a man if he isn't reaching down my throat on the first date. Dating is a magical time, don't rush it and don't take it for granted.
-"What does it take to be a nice guy?...Open doors to cars, buildings, etc., be kind and gentle, hand good manners, be attentive to her needs, give genuine compliments, plan dates with her comfort in mind, avoid putting others down around her"
Women, is there really anything else we look for in a man?
Men, do you wonder if this is what women really want? What about the bad guy that so many women are looking for? It's a farce. A woman really wants someone that is assertive, not aggressive, and who will stand up for what's right. If a woman is really after an outright jerk, the desire either won't last or there may be some insecurities and instabilities within her that she needs to sort out.
-"Girls really do pay attention to...how you treat your friends, waiters in restaurants, and even the maintenance guy who comes to fix your apartment toilet."
It's true, men, we do. We analyze your relationships with your friends (both male and female), your parents, siblings, exes, and how you treat others. It says something about who your date is when they put their guard down. How you treat others in your life is eventually how you will treat us after we fall into the comfort zone. If you are someone that doesn't treat people around you very nicely, maybe it's time to look at yourself and see how you can't be more polite and kind.
-"It all starts with listening. You should pay close attention to everything a girl tells you and takes mental notes."
This is one of the first things I look for in a date. If I spend 2 hours listening to a man talk nonstop about himself, his family, and his career, I feel like I'm working. It's my belief that if you truly care about someone, you will want to know about him/her and that includes all the little details.
There are so many other great tips in this book. If you are leaning towards getting the book--please PLEASE please go ahead and spend the money. I strongly believe if you adhere to the principles in this book that you will ultimately come out on top.
December 8, 2010
I appreciated the note at the beginning of the book that the advice is not gender specific - much of the advice would work equally well for females as well as males (except of course, you couldn't both let the other one lead). Overall the advice was sound, with understanding the underlying spirit of the advice being more important than the actual details of the examples given.
Since I was not the target age/gender of the book, I asked my 23-year-old son to read it as well. He suggested adding a chapter on how to talk about significant but difficult subjects, such as religion and politics. They may not be topics for a first date, but they will come up in a meaningful relationship.
A couple corrections for subsequent editions: dessert (not desert) and Cary (not Kerry) Grant.
Since I was not the target age/gender of the book, I asked my 23-year-old son to read it as well. He suggested adding a chapter on how to talk about significant but difficult subjects, such as religion and politics. They may not be topics for a first date, but they will come up in a meaningful relationship.
A couple corrections for subsequent editions: dessert (not desert) and Cary (not Kerry) Grant.
October 26, 2010
Giveaway for this book on my blog until 11/13/10
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I Asked Her Out, She Said Yes - Now What?: A Crash Course in Dates that Lead to Relationships is a quick, easy read. It's just 75 pages long which is a great length for the target audience. It's not intimidating and short enough to read in a single sitting. The books discusses dating basics including being creative, having fun, being yourself and a step by step walk through on planning a date.
http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot....
http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot....
I Asked Her Out, She Said Yes - Now What?: A Crash Course in Dates that Lead to Relationships is a quick, easy read. It's just 75 pages long which is a great length for the target audience. It's not intimidating and short enough to read in a single sitting. The books discusses dating basics including being creative, having fun, being yourself and a step by step walk through on planning a date.
http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot....
December 20, 2010
I won this book through goodreads first-reads! I read this book and was very happy with what I read. The information in this book was very informative and it's not a novel so it's a very easy read for the lazy. It made sense on a lot of things that he wrote and guys need to learn and apply on dates. I would recommend this book to anyone who's looking for some dating advise, especially the inexperienced teenagers who think it's 'cool' to treat girls like they do on the Jersey Shore.
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October 27, 2010I want to have this one available for my daughter and sons...hopefully they navigate the upcoming years well. :)
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