Truth in Dating: Finding Love by Getting Real

by Gay Hendricks and Susan M. Campbell

Book Overview

Truth in Dating provides a set of simple yet profound awareness practices that support finding and relating to your soulmate. Rather than play the usual "dating game" of trying to be something they aren't, readers will learn how to relate truthfully with those they date. This honesty will help them understand what they crave and need in a relationship and thus evaluate suitors. It will also help them to realistically examine what a romantic partner...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193207306X
• ISBN13: 9781932073065
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Hj Kramer
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

An Essential guide for Any relationship

This book spoke so clearly and eloquantly about the role of honesty in all relationships that I consider it the best book I have read in decades. The primary focus of the book is dating relationships but the concepts apply equally well to married couples as well as friendships. I have always considered myself an honest person, especially in the arena of dating but after reading Susan Campbell's book I discovered some ways that I wasn't completely honest. I was a bit astonished and found that revelation sobering but welcome and inspiring as well.

True love

When you date in the traditional manner--trying to manage outcomes and get people to like you--you are left living or dating in fear, wondering when you are going to be 'found out' and the love will be lost. Gay Hendricks presents the alternative, one that only some people have discovered on their own. I read Truth in Dating after reading Getting Real most of Brad Blanton's books on Radical Honesty. I found this book to be the best of the genre because it artfully disperses theory, practice, and examples in a format that is easy to digest and relate to.

this approach takes courage but it's worth it!

I have found this book and other books by this author extremely helpful. I have been married for one year and I credit Dr. Campbell's philosophy and what I learned from these books as a big part of why my marriage is so rich, intimate, and satisfying. That said, this approach takes a great deal of courage. It is not for the faint of heart. For those willing to risk being truly open, however, the rewards are exceptional.

The Real Deal

Truth in Dating is written in a lively, easy to read manner. In the book Susan Campbell identifies each of the practices required to prompt relationships to deeper levels of authenticity. Eager for the next practical hints, I couldn't put it down. A must read for anyone, not just singles, who wants to use their relationships to become a person of greater integrity.Linda Bloom is co-author of 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married:Simple Lessons to Make Love Last.

getting real about yourself!

Rebeccasreads highly recommends TRUTH IN DATING as an enjoyable & informative guide without one "should" or scolding in the entire lively text!TRUTH IN DATING covers:* ways to navigate the singles scene that will maximize your chances of finding true love.* why so many singles have given up on dating.* why even psychologically sophisticated people have difficulty beginning a new relationship.* learning to enjoy the process of meeting new people.* unfocusing on the outcome.* learning the skills for becoming more honest, conscious & responsible.* realistically examining what a romantic partner can & cannot offer in the way of fulfillment & happiness.* living graciously & honestly.TRUTH IN DATING is spiced with sidebars, stories, examples, exercises & summaries, with a good resource guide & index, & will be of great help to the millions of singles, searching for true love & an authentic life.