Date... or Soul Mate? : How to Know If Someone Is Worth Pursuing in Two Dates or Less

by WARREN, NEIL CLARK, DR.

• ISBN13: 9780785265399
• ISBN10: 0785265392
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2002-04-30
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc

Summary

He feels a strong attraction to her. She wonders if he could be "the one." In the glamorous haze of early romantic attraction it's hard to know whether a relationship will lead to true love-or to a negative or even catastrophic relationship. This book helps men and women who want healthy and satisfying marriages identify the early warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. Dr. Warren shows readers how to hold out for God's best for their lives instead of settling for the first one to come along and outlines the factors that increase the chances for marital success. For those who want to become wiser in their relationship choices, this practical guide will help them find the love they want and avoid the pain they don't need. Revised edition of How to Know If Someone Is Worth Pursuing in Two Dates or Less.

Author Biography

Nell Clark Warren, PH.D.-author of the bestsellers Finding the Love of Your Life and Finding Conentment, and founder of eharmony.com-supplies time-tested principles and guidelines that will change your dating life forever. Date...or Soul Mate? will give you the insight to identify the person of your dreams quickly, so you don't waste time driving down a dead-end street. It will also help you reduce the uncertainty and confusion and eliminate the pain of many dating relationships. Dr. Warren uses exercises from his practice as a clinical psychologist and relationship counselor to guide you step-by-step toward a more fulfilling and enjoyable dating life. You will discover your fifty "can't-stands" and "must-haves." and the twenty-nine critical variables for relationship compatibility. These proven methods will help you gain a deeper understanding of who you are, what you need from another person in order to be truly fullfilled, and how you can read decisive cues in other people so you will rapidly know whether they are just a date...or soul mate.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction: Why You May Want to Read This Book . . . and Why I Want You to Read It	xi
Winning at the Dating Game	1	(22)
Know Yourself	23	(20)
Your Must-Have and Can't-Stand Lists	43	(16)
How to Read Someone Like a Book	59	(14)
The Fifty Most Popular Must-Haves	73	(12)
The Fifty Most Prevalent Can't-Stands	85	(12)
The Powerful Impact of Emotional Health	97	(16)
Differences That You Must Note Overlook	113	(16)
The Principles of Negotiating a Great Deal	129	(20)
How to Make an Accurate and Early Decision	149	(16)
Conclusion	165	(8)
Appendix 1: Selection of a marriage Partner ehrmony's Twenty-nine Critical Matching Variables	173	(20)
Appendix 2: Why eharmony.com? Why Now?	193	(6)
About the Author	199