The Boyfriend Test: How to Evaluate His Potential Before You Lose Your Heart

by Wendy Walsh

LISTEN UP, LADIES!!! Tired of fretting over the latest in a long line of lotharios who decided that he wasn't ready for a serious relationship -- about 24 hours after you introduced him to your parents? Sick of not answering your phone to avoid that dream guy you met at a party who turned into a dud after three dates? Wonder when you'll stop calling your best friend at 2 a.m. sobbing over that Mr. Wrong you thought was so right? Well, here's the perfect...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609805843
• ISBN13: 9780609805848
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Boyfriend & Girlfriend Tests: Good advice for stage 1

Men don't usually read this type of book and I wouldn''t have except that I am also a "dating-relationship" author and like to read what others have to say on the subject.Wendy Walsh does a very good job of asking the key questions during the early stages of a romance. I also contend that most of the mistakes in romantic relationships are started in the beginning stages.Ms. Walsh also is very fair in assessing what it is that women have to do in order to attract and deserve love and I commend her on doing this. At first glance, one might think that this book is all about what's wrong with men.Her own story which she begins and ends her book with shows me a slight distortion of reality which has a lot to do with her being highly attractive, a well-known television personality, and a Beverly Hills-Hollywood-Santa Monica-Malibu lifestyle. It makes for interesting reading, great stories, but may not really apply to the masses.I recommend this book and think that readers will find value in this. Just remember to journal in the questions and remember that Wendy wanted you to use them to "weed out the losers," not jinx your love life by looking for faults.If women take this book in its properly context (stage 1 evaluations), and keep their optimism fresh, it is a real gem.

Useful and realistic guide to the dating world

All my girlfriends have read this book and quote from it regularly. Lots of times we are in doubt about what to do and read excerpts from the book. It clarifies what is really happening. It isn't like the Rules book which (in my opinion) encourages games and lies. Instead this book helps women select someone right for them and keep their dignity along the way. I found this book to be extremely useful and insightful!

The Boyfriend Test by Wendy L. Walsh

Wendy Walsh addresses relevant issues. An inspiration to every woman. A truly rewarding book of what it means to be a woman in the Year 2001.Denise Robinson - Canada

Best Valentine's Day present for HIM too!

The Boyfriend Test? Well, I loved it so much I thought I would test three of the guys asking me out lately by handing it to them. One of the potentials did not laugh or even so much as smile, so he was out . The other two? One put it in his bookshelf (I checked) and the other, well, lets just say he got an A+. Not only did he read it, he brought up (unprovoked) issues that we girls usually have to bring up. The Boyfriend Test saved me months of mental anguish. Dont just get it for your girlfriends, get it for your boyfriends!!!! And if they dont laugh, get a new student!

There really are good men to be had out there

I was given an early copy of this book a couple of months ago... when I was in a very different space then I am now after reading it. Many of Wendy's past experiences mirrored mine, but I never had her insight on why relationships wouldn't work out as I thought they should have. This book brings to life why men and women react toward each other and relationships differently and suggests to women how and why we need to avoid repeating bad habits and learn to take care of our emotional selves better. The Boyfriend Test is the antithesis of The Rules. It's written for bright, thoughtful women, not for women willing to lower their standards and play head games in order to win a man. Since reading the book I have met a wonderful guy, who had to pass many of Wendy's tests before I gave him the thumbs up. I'm not saying that you'll find yourself in a committed relationship after reading The Boyfriend Test, but I will say that it speaks to the larger percentage of us, the bright women looking to treat and be treated respectfully and lovingly.