Rating: Summary: Top 10 Book Review: Of all the books I've ever read, I would have to put this one on my top 10 list. Why? Because it has done what no other book has been able to do. It has transformed my ho-hum relationship of 17 years into one of fun, passion and bliss. It has shown me the importance of expressing your love daily in little ways and making your significant other feel special. Sure, I've read that in other books, but all the personal stories share by Michael and the obvious blissful relationship he shares with his wife made me say "I can have that too." Thanks Michael for saving me and my marriage. Not just saving it, but giving us the vision of what relationships can truly be if one just takes a little bit of time each day to treat your mate like you really do love him or her. Do your friends, children and siblings a favor. Buy them a copy too.
Rating: Summary: I Found It!!!! Review: I can't believe a book like this actually exists. I've been looking for it for a long, long time. I wanted a book full of creative ideas on expressing my love. For so long, all I found were books that confused romance with sex or expensive gifts. And as a guy I appreciate Mr. Webb's manly approach to romance. I like how he doesnt find that he has to resort to frilly lace and sappy words to express the love he has for his wife. Do yourself a favor and get this book today. If you don't like it, you are probably cold hearted. But at least you can give it away as a gift to someone whom it might help.
Rating: Summary: Help where it's needed, but... Review: I love the idea of this type of book. Once a guy has finally snapped to the fact that his lady needs little acts of affection, he often needs some inspiration to get the ideas flowing (at least until he develops an eye for finding his own.) This book is pretty good, and I would say that there's plenty of material to work with. But I found that many of the ideas are somewhat contrived, and would be hard to pull off without seeming sappy. Once these were weeded out, the number drops well below the "hundreds" in the title. As a better choice, I'll recommend Vicki Lansky's book "101 Ways to Say 'I Love You'". It's more realistic, with many great ideas.
Rating: Summary: THE GREATEST JOYS IN LIFE ARE FREE! Review: As a counsellor with thirty years experience in the field, I cannot think of many books that deserve to be as highly rated as this one when it comes to sustaining or recapturing romance in a meaningful relationship. So many books lead us to believe we must take exotic vacations, give lavish gifts, acquire more materialistic items to make our partner happy. If that is what it takes to keep your partner happy, in most cases, you can expect some serious financial difficulties down the road, not to mention the stress that goes with it. Many couples I have counselled say the happiest times of their life together were the early years when materialistic possessions were few, but the love was so great, nothing else mattered. Through the years, couples often get so caught up in careers, children and materialistic possessions, that they find little time for themselves. There will only be time if you make the time. All the day-to-day trials and tribulations can create stress, and let's face it, stress is not going to do anything to enhance a relationship or make one feel romantic. I very much like the author's approach to romance and simplicity. Some of the best things in life cost very little or nothing. A walk on the beach or in the woods, relaxing massage, brunch in bed on Sunday morning, curling up together in front of a warm fire, working in the yard together, a quiet candlelight dinner, this type of quality time cannot be replaced with any amount of money. Believe me, if the ambiance is right, it will not matter whether the meal is expensive duck l'orange or relatively inexpensive spaghetti. Too many individuals have this preconceived notion of what romance should be and often those expectations are not even realistic. This book is filled with endless ways to keep the romance alive, and the wonderful part of all, is that each attempt to nurture and tend to the relationship, generally creates a stronger, more loving bond. If your relationship is fulfilling but you need a little spice in it (and spontaneous spice is, indeed, nice) this book should help, and if the relationship is showing signs of wear and lacks lustre, you definitely need the book. It is a book most deserving of a five star rating...and more!
Rating: Summary: Loved It Review: My sweetheart purchased this book for me and I must say that our relationship has really blossomed from the tips and I ideas we have done.
Rating: Summary: Great Gift Review: I received this book as a gift from my mom, believe it or not. She said "This is how women want to be treated. Trust me!" So far all I have received are praises and kudos from the suggestions I have followed and the ideas I implemented.
Rating: Summary: Buy Two!! Review: I bought this book recently, honestly not expecting that much but thinking it might have a couple of good ideas. I was REALLY impressed with it. No, 100% of it doesn't apply to my situation -- but what book ever would. I have literally hundreds of really neat and wonderful ideas I can try out and it certainly gives my un-romantic brain a break. Shortly afte getting this book I bought one for a guy I know getting married and he said it was one of the best things anyone could possibly give him.
Rating: Summary: OK but not complete Review: It is common to get carried away with book reviews: most of the reviews on Amazon.com either give a book a 5 star or just 1 star rating depending on if it was good or bad. This book has some interesting ideas that can be used to show your affection to a woman (yes, mostly from man to woman, although some ideas work the other way round too). But there are at least two problems: 1. Many of the ideas are quite weird. If you did several of the more elaborate "tricks" to your spouse, she might begin to wonder what on Earth are you doing, and perhaps not in so positive sense. If you keep "surprising" your spouse in his job, hiding stuff in her office, hiding stuff in her jacket pockets, keep sending stuff to her job and wherever she goes, she might begin to feel you are actually spying on her, keeping sure she is always where she says she is, sending a message to her co-workers and friends and constantly checking her pockets! So keep cool with all these ideas and only do them very rarely. 2. Most of the stuff is good for an ongoing relationship, but there weren't actually that many ideas on how to charm a relatively unknown girl on the first couple of dates. There were some ideas, but not many. And some of the ideas had the same problems I explained above: if you keep pulling such stunts on a relatively unknown girl, you might end up scaring the b-g:s out of her! A collection of good ideas, but not a thorough guide to dating. Better for those who are already going steady.
Rating: Summary: Got to Love It Review: This book is pure and simple romance at its finest -- no hype, commercialism or trying to impress one another. Just ideas to express your love.
Rating: Summary: Unique and wonderful Review: I am not currently in a relationship but I bought this book after several of my colleagues were raving about it. I was surprised how fun and playful these ideas were. By reading all the ideas the author does I can see why he has such a wonderful marriage. It inspires me to start dating again and being a different type of romantic this time -- one with a heart and a playful attitude.
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