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Summary: A Sceptic Turns Into a Believer
Review: I was looking for a book a few months ago on dating ideas and one of my coworkers highly recommended this book. I reluctantly bought it and began leafing through it. I was sceptical at first and now I am hooked.What I appreciate most about this book is that the author really does appear to be a true romantic -- someone who openingly and willingly expresses his love and emotions. So many people consider themselves romantics but in reality they do and buy things more to impress others than to show their love. How is calling FTD and ordering a $75 bouquet romantic? It took very little thought and no effort. All it does is show that you are willing to spend money for someone. I loved the author's idea of having his wife's bridal bouquet recreated and dried for their anniversary. I initially wanted the book just for dating ideas and there were plenty of unique ones like the Quarter Date and the Millionaire Date. But soon I was inspired by this book that romance is not limited to dates and special occasions. So many of the ideas in the book can be "anyday" expressions. In fact true romantics I have come to learn are romantic mainly on everyday -- not on special occasions when it is "obligatory." I was wanting to do something special on the anniversary of the day we moved into our first house (the book shares a lot of unconventional holidays you can celebrate). There were a lot of ideas in the book I could have used but I opted for the "Love Builds a House" idea. We had such a wonderful time that I think I will make it an annual observence. I had some friends who were having problems in their marriage. They were about to file for separation. They said they lost the "spark" and all the love was gone. I bought them each a copy of the book and suggested they just do one simple idea a week for one month. After two weeks they told me they were staying together permantently. They rediscovered romance -- what they thought was only important in the courtship phase of their relationship. If you are looking for a book of ideas simply to impress someone else with your credit card spending habits then you should buy a different one. If your desire is simply to seduce someone (these ideas are magical enough that will certainly do that too) you have the wrong motive. If you think that the only reason for romance is to end the night in the sack, then you will never be a romantic. But if you think romance is opening your heart, sharing your emotions, cherishing and honoring the one you love - this book is for you. If you believe that time and experiences shared are more important than expensive gifts that never really last, then buy this book. If you want a lifetime of love, then get this book today.
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Summary: Not Good, But Great
Review: I'm a marriage counselor and am always looking for material to recommend to my clients. Unfortunately, most of the books of this nature fall way short of being able to give my professional recommendation. A lot of couples that I work with are in trouble because of their skewed view of romance. So many couples have tremendous debt that strains their marriage and many of the books I read only increase that problem with suggestions of cruises, exotic flowers and jewelry. Michael Webb has the right approach with his hundreds of ideas that are heartfelt, yet don't cost a lot of money. So many men in my practice tell me that they cant afford to be romantic. They are already maxed out on their cards. This book shatters the myth than romance must cost an arm and a leg. What I like most about this book is that the ideas show and inspire couples to be romantic in ways that are meaningful to their relationship. Too much romance out there is too generic -- bought right off the drugstore counter. Michael's ideas and suggestions bring a deeper level of intimacy that can enrich even the most loving of marriages. While this book will give you hundreds of ideas (more than you could ever possibly need), more importantly, it will inspire and teach you how to come up with your own inventive and sincere ways of expressing your love. You don't just give a starving man a fish, you teach him how to fish. The RoMANtic's Guide doesn't just give romantically challenged people ideas, it provides them with resources and knowledge to become a changed man or woman. I can without any hesitation recommend this book. It is far more useful than almost any book I've read written by guys with "Dr." in their title. This is coming from a guy who has two of those degrees. Buy the book and be prepared to live a lifetime of love.
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Summary: Your Wife Will Love You For Reading This Book
Review: Reading this book opened my mind to a whole lot of romantic possibilities. It's full of suggestions maybe we used to do, but somehow forgot to keep doing. Of course, I adapted some of the suggestions to my circumstances. I like the idea of surprising my wife with little reminders while I'm away on business trips or the idea of mailing cards to her office to remind her during the day how much I love her. I tried the suggestion of hiding sticky notes, but she looked at me like I had lost my mind. She enjoyed receiving cards with clues leading up to a big date. The author has two things going for him--his desire to never stop being romantic, and his creativity. He can see romantic opportunities in unlikely places. And the real message is, if you think of something romantic, do it. I highly recommend this book. Even if an idea seems silly, try it. You'd be surprised at how many of the suggestions can make an ordinary day special.
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Summary: What's Up?
Review: Several months ago I told my boyfriend that I really needed more romance in our relationship -- you know saying and doing stuff that would make me feel special. Soon afterwards he was the romantic guy I always dreamed of, coming up with clever and unique ways to surprise and delight me. I knew it wasn't in his nature to come up with these things on his own and after much pestering he told me he learned a lot about being romantic from this book. He made me promise not to read the book so it wouldn't ruin all the surprises he has in store so I won't. But just the fact that this book taught my guy to be romantic (and in such a cool way) I have to give it at least 5 stars. I would have gladly had him pay 10 times as much for all the special moments we have shared from the ideas he says he got from this book. And no, we women don't mind a bit if guys dont come up with ideas on their own. We just want to be romanced.
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Summary: Kool-Aid? Snow? OH-YEAAHH!!! It's The RoMANtic!
Review: Being an author, romance expert and relationship coach I'm always on the look out for good romance how-to and relationship books to read and recommend to others. I recommend The RoMANtic's Guide for its easy creative romantic tips and inspiring examples of willingness to keep love and romance alive. The ideas you get in Webb's book can quickly enable you to achieve a five star rating for romance in your relationship. The book is filled with affordable thoughtful romantic ways to dote on anyone anywhere at anytime using just about anything you can imagine, like snow (free) and Kool-Aid (very inexpensive). Variety and creativity are some of the most constructive gifts we have been given. However, those gifts are seldom used to improve love relationships--their power and ability to evoke positive change is merely taken for granted by most individuals, but not by Michael Webb.
Love is a lot like auto racing. Nobody starts with intention of coming in second place. Adding The RoMANtic's Guide to your bookshelf is one more way to keep you and your honey Racing to Win in the Relationship Race. Every pit crew has more than one good mechanic. If you want to keep your relationship running on all cylinders, reading more than just one good romance/relationship book will surely help keep you and your loved one in Victory Lane. I'm glad to have The Romantic's Guide on my creativity crew. Get yourself a copy of The Romantic's Guide today. It's one more way you can rev-up your relationship for good.
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Summary: On Oprah
Review: I saw Michael Webb on[tv]and had to buy this book right away. All the bookstores were sold out and I was grateful that Amazon[.com] still had some in stock. I was charmed by Michael Webbs ideas on [that show] but even more so reading his book. It is obvious that he doesnt just make up ideas to fill pages of the book, but he comes up with these awesome ways of showing love for his wife because he really cares. The book not only gave me great ideas, it make me more dedicated in my relationship so I could be more like Michael and his wife.
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Summary: Number 1 for Good Reason
Review: I have consistently seen that this book was the best selling romantic ideas book on Amazon.com and finally got around to buying it to see why. I must say that I was really impressed. The ideas were clever, the stories heartwarming and overall, the book was simply inspiring. I read several book of "lists" and that is all they were. Dry lists.
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Summary: Extremely Disappointing!
Review: I bought this book after reading all the wonderful online reviews and I was extremely disappointed! I would have thought that "Hundred of Creative Tips ..." would have been organized so that one could easily look them up, but they are not. Instead they are buried in wordy paragraphs and anecdotal stories from the author. There isn't even a table of contents. When I did find some of the buried tips, I found them mostly very corny. This book is uninteresting, has no organization, and offers only goofy advice on romance.
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Summary: Where's the Sequel
Review: I bought this book when it first came out 3 years ago. Although I am still using many of the ideas in the book I can't wait for the sequel. So, if Mr. Webb or his publisher read these comments, PLEASE come out with Volume 2. I'm sure I represent thousands who can't wait for more.
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Summary: Is Michael Webb real?
Review: I sure would love to meet Michael Webb -- if he actually exists. I'd be surprised if his wife lets him out of the house, woman must be after him all the time if they know just how romantic he is. What I most love about this mysterious Michael Webb is that his romantic efforts obviously are inspired by his love of his wife, not simply duplicating what other people are doing or what the commercials on television are telling him to buy "X" for his wife. While I might never find a guy as romantic as Michael Webb, his book has inspired me that I can be "The World's Most Romantic Woman" if I set my heart to it. I'd encourage all men and women in the universe to read this book and be inspired to be more loving and romantic too.
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