Informative as a book can get for life. I actually use the 10 can't stand/must haves list for clients in my counseling practice who are struggling in this area. Also tell them about the book and how the author was the co-founder of eharmony.com and how they did decades of research that is used for the site and this book. I used it to find my husband at 30 and am happily married now!!!

I've read several dating books, and, after a while, they overlap, appearing too similar. Most of them give pep talks and have their little strategies for making fine impressions on others.
But, what's the point of all the above if you're meeting people who are not personality matches for you? Or, what if you're blinded by outside appearances yet don't really know what suits you best for a long term relationship?

So, while I don't know if Warren's book is a panacea, he sets up some new and refreshing ideas on how to match personalities.
I took the test at eharmony, which was free, and it gave me some insights into my personality, as well as personalities which are best suited for me in dating.

How much is that worth to me? Well, enough to put in some time to buy the book and read it. If it's going to save me some time and help me find the right person, rather than be with someone not so great, I'm willing to put up a little money.

I am trying to take a different approach to dating this time around, and this book really helped me in that regard. I borrowed it from the library, and unfortunately there was someone else who had requested it, so I had to get through it pretty quickly. I wish I could have kept it a little longer so that I could actually refer back to it (maybe I'll give in and go buy a copy). Since I had it only a short time, the main thing I took away from it was the importance of being clear on your Must Haves and Can't Stands. I think it's a great idea for those who are dating but really want to find "the one" to figure out what their's are, and to really be firm about them. This book gives you an idea of some of the more common ones, and helps you think through what matters most to you. I definitely recommend this book. It's a fast read, but more than that it actually has some helpful advice and insights.

If you are single and want to find love of your life effeciently... read this.

I picked this book up as a joke for a friend, but after thumbing through it, I decided to read a few chapters. I quickly became engrossed and couldn't put the book down until I head read it in its entirety. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a long-term relationship. This book helps you define what it is that you're actually looking for in a relationship. I wish I had read this book before I got married because after finishing it, I realized I had more in common with my dog than with the man I married.

A surprisingly good read for any singles out there. I was impressed by Warren's insight as well as the dignified manner in which he wrote. I am certainly going to be using his suggestions in the future, which I have found to be very helpful. The only thing I felt this book lacked is help in how to meet people. It was great in coaching for how to decide about who to date, just not how to get the date. :)

I'm reading this for Bible study. Will see how it goes!

Practical

I luved it, but if only there was a formula for the chemistry! I keep meeting great guys whose compatiblity to me is thru the roof...but I feel nothing. I'm thinking the only book to help me with that one is probably going to be my little Bible ~

I didn't dislike this book, but I wasn't blown away by it either.Dr. Warren uses basic dating and relationship principles to stress matching with others who are nearly identical to you. He firmly believes our ideal soulmates are basically the same person as ourselves, just the opposite gender.

I don't agree with this. While I feel our soulmates, and mine specifically, do have a lot in common with us/myself, we aren't 100% identical. We have differences. We disagree on things. That's what makes us human, and that's what makes us perfect for each other. We balance out each other's flaws.

I'm not saying this book isn't worth it; it's a great book on finding what you truly want in a partner and how to find that person. But don't expect to agree with everything in this book; we all have our own opinions on relationships.

This book actually works.

Good book.