Rating: Summary: Helping people take ownership of their dating lives. Review: Hi, I appreciate your interest in Boundaries in Dating. Dr. Henry Cloud, my coauthor, and I wrote this book for singles(both previously and never married), because of the struggle we observed people dealing with in their dating lives. These struggles included having to become another person in order to keep someone; feeling controlled in the relationship; putting up with inappropriate behavior and attitudes; and sexual and moral conflicts. We believe that dating is a good thing, and that it can be a context of growth, enjoyment and ultimately finding a mate in life. But in order for this to happen, people must learn to define themselves clearly and set the appropriate boundaries, or limits in their relationships. In this way, love, responsibility and freedom can result in dating. I hope you enjoy the book, and that it is a help to you.
Rating: Summary: Interesting but the same old thing Review: I am presently reading through this book and though, it has some interesting points, there are so many contradictions. I do not like the fact that the authors just brought out this book to refute Joshua Harris's book 'I kissed dating goodbye'. One of the contradictions- they talk about dating alot of people to get to know and then elsewhere they say being friends for a while is a good thing and then date. Okay, so which one am I supposed to do? As christians, we need to develop to that level of maturity Paul talks about and if we walk with Godly wisdom, I don't think we can make such errors when it comes to dating. There's nothing new or revolutionary in this book. I recommend you get it from the library instead spending money on it.
Rating: Summary: Learn Skills to Date the Right Way Review: I found this book extrememly easy to read and very insightful. In fact, I highlighted the pages as I studied it. I now want to go back and re-read the entire thing.It is a great book if you want help in identifying reoccurring problems in your dating life. It has great insight on what to look for in a mate as well as the skill needed in growing a relationship. I would reccomend it for Christians and non-Christians alike. The basic principals of the book can apply to everyone.
Rating: Summary: boundairs Review: I had a difficult time with the concept of this book. I am in the process of re-reading it with my boyfriend with the intention of discussing each chapter together. I found it difficult to understand how boundaries help intimacy.
Rating: Summary: Leader's Guide may be of limited use Review: I just wanted to caution folks who want to get the leader's guide...it relies extensively on the video and participant's guide. Each lesson assumes you will watch the video and go through the discussion questions in the participant's guide. I found it to be of limited use and think the participant's guide is actually more helpful for leading/facilitating discussions.
Rating: Summary: For those seriously waiting Patiently for their true love Review: I was afarid to read this one.because in this day and age who's setting aside boundaries? CHRISTIANS!! It really spoke to me and showed me all my past errors and how i am able to overcome them.
I also learned: when you set boundaries you can tell who's into you and who's not.
Rating: Summary: BEST THING I'VE FOUND Review: I was born in 1953 and this book could have been written especially for me! I found it that powerful, and that relevant. I cannot say enough good things about this book! Although I give it five stars, the only thing I would have liked to have seen more clearly addressed is the concept of "Equally Yoked." It was also a little confusing as to when they recommend someone should leave a relationship, and when someone should stay. They make a clear point on specific pages, but later, when you get to another part of the book, sometimes it seems as if they are contradicting themselves. But, all in all, a superbly helpful and well-written book!
Rating: Summary: Practical, Systematic and Thought Provoking Review: If you have or if your friends have trouble with their mate, I am sure this book can give you some practical advice. It helps you to see dating prblems clearer.
Rating: Summary: good and bad Review: Just be aware that this has alot of holy roller crap in it.. a turn off for me. I'll look for another book that doesn't preach.
Rating: Summary: Boundaries in Dating Review: Just be aware that this has alot of holy roller crap in it.. a turn off for me. I'll look for another book that doesn't preach.
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