Date or Soulmate

Description

He feels a strong attraction to her. She wonders if he could be "the one." In the glamorous haze of early romantic attraction it's hard to know whether a relationship will lead to true love-or to a negative or even catastrophic relationship. This book helps men and women who want healthy and satisfying marriages identify the early warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. Dr. Warren shows readers how to hold out for God's best for their lives instead of settling for the first one to come along and outlines the factors that increase the chances for marital success. For those who want to become wiser in their relationship choices, this practical guide will help them find the love they want and avoid the pain they don't need. Revised edition of How to Know If Someone Is Worth Pursuing in Two Dates or Less. Acknowledgments ix Introduction: Why You May Want to Read This Book ... and Why I Want You to Read It xi CHAPTER 1: Winning at the Dating Game 1 CHAPTER 2: Know Yourself 23 CHAPTER 3: Your Must-Have and Can’t-Stand Lists 43 CHAPTER 4: How to Read Someone Like a Book 59 CHAPTER 5: The Fifty Most Popular Must-Haves 73 CHAPTER 6: The Fifty Most Prevalent Can’t-Stands 85 CHAPTER 7: The Powerful Impact of Emotional Health 97 CHAPTER 8: Differences That You Must Not Overlook 113 CHAPTER 9: The Principles of Negotiating a Great Deal 129 CHAPTER 10: How to Make an Accurate and Early Decision 149 Conclusion 165 Appendix 1: Selection of a Marriage Partner eharmony’s Twenty-nine Critical Matching Variables 173 Appendix 2: Why eharmony.com? Why Now? 193 About the Author 199