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Summary: Thank God for liberal refund policies
Review: Well, I read the book, saw the interviews and tried to find some redeeming quality in this piece of self-absorption. Don't Bother. There is more useful information on a piece of tin foil than one will ever find in a piece of take the money and run junk like this. The idea that you have to manipulate a man to get the right one ranks up there with eugenics as a way to have a better society. While the lack of scholarship in this book is understandable the fact that people are taking it seriously is not. "Real Men Don't Eat Quiche" was entertaining but it was not presented as a guide to be taken seriously. The research and study that went into this pretentious waste of resources is about the same as what went into "Quiche". That should tell you something. As for the authors they are the best example of "White Whine" since "twentysomething" That show made money and it's inevitable the "The Rules", "Son of Rules", "The Rules Strike Back" will do very well. Ask a man anywhere what he does with women who don't return calls and his reply will be the best that can be said of this work. FORGET IT!
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Summary: I'm Glad I Read This Trash In The Store
Review: Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, Fein and Schneider are from the Planet of the Androids. Seriously, "if a man passes you on the street, and doesn't look at you, he's not interested". The poor man doesn't even know you, for God's sake! Buy "Love Tactics" or "More Love Tactics" by Thomas McKnight and Robert Phillips, or their combined edition, which makes no differential between the sexes, and which I know from experience really works. Enjoy.
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Summary: The best book for single women everywhere
Review: I must say I was totally into this book, I have read it 3 times in the past 3 days. I was surprised to see that I have always played the rules in the beginning of the dating relationship but broke all the rules soon after by trying to be a buddy to my boyfriends and in turn getting used and taken advantage of and taken for granted. I only wished I had read this book 4 months earlier before getting involved with a man who pursued me frantically because I never showed any interest in him being that I am a student and worked two jobs I had no time for serious dating of any kind. This made him want me more, but unfortunately I broke the rules by taking away the challenge and buying him too many gifts and buying him lunch and a movie which did not leave him much to do to impress me in the relationship. As soon as I showed an Interest in a serious relationship, He expressed a desire to date other women, Ouch I got burned bad. I know what to do next time I'm faced with a similiar situation. I am a rules girl for life. I can't wait to buy the sequel to Rules I.
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Summary: These women really understand men
Review: I'm a married guy and I read The Rules for the fun of it. Wow, these two women authors really seem to understand men. Yes, we men really know what we want--a female creature like no other--and we know how we want to go after it--we are hunters who like the chase, and don't like being hunted. So I bought three more copies of the book for my teenaged daughters so they could gain the same insights. Whether women should strictly follow all the rules, I can't say. But the book IS an invaluable guide for helping women understand the men they date and eventually marry.
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Summary: I REALLY HATE TO ADMIT IT
Review: ....but, these ladies are correct. I really do hate to admit it....I have ostracized this book, many times. I chalked it up to "game-playing" etc. What it is really about is a woman having her own life--believe me a person is so much more interesting, especially a woman when she does her own thing, hobbies, work, anything that she may find intriguing, that interests her--whether your good at it or not. Do something that you find enjoyment in. Other women will look up to you, and men will think that it is neat! You get out of this world what you put into it. I remember that the girls in college--the ones that attracted all the guys--were the ones that made themselves available to the guys only "some of the time." They were attractive, not like Miss Supermodel, I do remember they always enjoyed themselves, no matter what they were doing, and they were busy doing their "own" thing. I can't tell you how many times I moved way too fast with a guy, just to find out he was still hung up on his old girlfriend(only to have him dump me and go running back to her), pretended to be someone he wasn't, etc. If I would have had patience and persued my own interests, I would have saved myself a lot of heartache. I do thoughly enjoy being a woman--I love makeup, clothes, perfume all that. This books allows you to be feminine--not some man-hating bull dyke type. It is about maintaining your self-esteem. If he is a jerk, out he goes--don't waste any time. You may encounter physical harm as well as mental. I must mention one thing that really prompted me to change my mind about "The Rules" was a book called "What Men Want"--it was written by 3 single, so-called professional men. It was an absolute joke. I mean dangerously a joke--with all the reference mainly to sex. So here I sit a 31 year old single white professional female, I am very petite and take care of myself--I am pretty, and have a great sense of humor. But, I have never been married--it has finally sunk in--I need to do the rules! Thank you, Ellen and Sherrie, even though I hate to admit it.
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Summary: Read it and weep
Review: Just one question: What kind of man could you possibly "catch" by behaving in such a phony and manipulative way? The authors seem to forget that after you reel in this big fish you have to actually live with the guy. And at some point you're going to have to (gasp!) start behaving like a normal human being.As a woman, the success of this book depresses me. We must be a desperate gender to push this drivel to the top of the charts.
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Summary: You've come a long way - not!
Review: A younger (24) colleague asked me (old -38- married lady) if she should move in with her boyfriend, because the book she's reading says... yes, it was this book, the biggest pile of c**p ever to waste chunks of rain forest in its publication. How on earth did this garbage ever get to the shelves? Who are these desperate women who would want to find the kind of guy who'd fall for this stuff? What brought us to the stage where we need some self appointed expert to make sweeping generalisations about men, women, life and love, assuring us that the same tricks (because that's what they are) work on everyone? If you want to know what men want, ask a man! FYI, I broke all the rules and am very happily married - don't waste your money on this drivel!
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Summary: You Men Have Not Much To Talk About - No Offense
Review: Okay guys, I can see about the woman not calling you back...that is understandable...but how many of you men have told us the same thing after a date? "I had a great time! I will call/email you" and then we get nothing back? How fair is that to women to lie to them? Why can't YOU be honest and just say "I had a great time..thanks!" without acting like you want to see us again? Where's the fairness here? Men play those "games" on us all the time! This book is a great book....now I don't agree with the not calling back ALL the time..but remember too guys....if a woman is interested she WILL call you back..just not right away! The book also shows us to have our own lives and interests...how great!
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Summary: If you don't want men to play games on you read this book
Review: The Rules will help you screen out players.It teaches you how to show the man that you are important as a woman,not someone who should be played with as he pleases.I totally agree when it says that you shouldn't accept a date if he didn't notify you in advance and if he doesn't call why should you? After all it takes two to tango.You can't tango when only one person is putting in all the effort.I definitely recommend The Rules.
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Summary: Don't hesitate, pick it up!
Review: I dated a man for 5 years who would not settle down. After reading this book, I moved on, and he came back with a ring and a date! We are now happily married with 2 great children. To address those who don't like the book: Women - these are not antifeminist, but tried-and-true methods of increasing your self-esteem while attracting a man who loves you for you. Don't be anyone but yourself, but be your best you. Don't call men; if they want you, they'll call. Trust me, I know! Men - The Rules may seem like manipulation, but they're really methods of helping a woman hold back while you decide how you feel about her. Once you have and love a woman, wouldn't you rather she maintain her own life rather than always want to be at your side? Besides, if you are the kind of man who likes a woman to say "I love you" first, you are in the minority.
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