ROMANTIC'S GUIDE, THE: HUNDREDS OF CREATIVE TIPS FOR A LIFETIME OF LOVE
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good to go when you are ready
  • Good Luck Unsubscribing from The Romantic's website
  • Romance
  • Lots of Ideas
  • The best of the bunch
ROMANTIC'S GUIDE, THE: HUNDREDS OF CREATIVE TIPS FOR A LIFETIME OF LOVE
Michael Webb
Manufacturer: Hyperion
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ASIN: 0786884347

Book Description

The Romantic's Guide contains hundreds of tips for the romantically impaired. There are unique ideas on gift-giving, creative dating, having fun with food, and all the little things you can do each day for increasing the romantic potential of even the most stoic of lovers. The perfect gift for anyone involved in a loving relationship.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good to go when you are ready.......2007-01-05

Great book for folks who are starting over and don't want to make the same dumb mistakes perpetrated in any former relationship. Helps remind one of the kinder gentler moments,and excitement of keeping the good things new and spiffed. You know..like a classic car,renovated with care and not sparing expense to make it the envy of all who ever wanted one and the dream of young love matured.

1 out of 5 stars Good Luck Unsubscribing from The Romantic's website.......2006-08-31

"The Romantic" sadly, is not. The one star is for Marketing.
After repeated requests to unsubscribe from his newsletter (using the instructions on his website and sending him several email requests), the only response I get is "follow the instructions" The book is already is the trash.

5 out of 5 stars Romance.......2005-09-30

This is a wonderful book for both new and old lovers. It has a a countless amount of great ideas for showing your significant other that you care, and it only took 3 days for them to ship it to me!

3 out of 5 stars Lots of Ideas.......2005-07-09

This guide is good, lots of romantic ideas to try. It's also easy to follow and understand I would recomment it to anyone. I would also suggest "Romeo's Playbook" because it looks and reads like a sports book, my husband loves it. But not only does it have romantic ideas, it also has lots of easy to follow advice about why women do and act the way they do. Now my husband gets it.

5 out of 5 stars The best of the bunch.......2005-06-09

I can't believe it has taken me 5 years to actually write this review. I bought The Romantic's Guide when it first came out and I still go back to it from time to time and still find the ideas fresh and creative. His site, TheRomantic.com is also fantastic.

I am a bit of a romance-aholic as I love to romance my sweetheart of 12 years.

I have a collection of about 15 romantic ideas books and here is my current top 5 in terms of usefulness and creativity.

1. The Romantic's Guide
2. Creative Romance
3. Romantic Antics
4. Ready for Romance
5. 1001 Ways to Be Romantic
Cheap Dates: Fun, Creative, and Romantic Dates That Won't Break Your Budget
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Fun Book to have
  • Some Good Ideas - Taken Too Far
  • Great Gift Idea
  • Not worth reading if you're over 12
  • This is my favorite book of all time!!
Cheap Dates: Fun, Creative, and Romantic Dates That Won't Break Your Budget
Steven C. Smith
Manufacturer: Prima Lifestyles
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ASIN: 0761534148
Release Date: 2001-06-26

Book Description

Great Dates, FUN Dates — for Less!
Let's face it: Coming up with a creative yet affordable night out can be a challenge. But there are ways to put a charge in your dating life without putting a big charge on your credit card. If you're looking for entertaining, adventurous, or just plain fun dating ideas that won't break the bank, this refreshing guide is your ideal companion.
Steve Smith's Top 3 Cheap Dates:
3. Sidewalk Cafe Date — What sets this date apart from any ordinary lunch date is that this Cafe's location is truly on a sidewalk—outside your own residence! Surprise your date with a bistro for two complete with a cozy table, centerpiece, menu, food cart and your own server (ask a friend for help). This lunch is sure to win a rave review from your date.
2. Dazzling Dessert Date — Surprise your date with a post-dinner scavenger hunt that leads to a fun location for a creative dessert. Once your date has collected all the clues and found your hiding spot, impress your date with a wonderful gourmet dessert that you have prepared-- a sweet ending to a delightful evening!
1. Your Lucky Day Date — Add a little flair with this date! Prior to picking up your date go to each place that you will be taking him or her and pay in advance. As the evening unfolds, enjoy the surprised look on your date's face when, time after time, the two of you become the winner of "free" dinners, "free" movie passes, and so on. Have an employee greet you and your date with the "good news" such as "Congratulations, this is your lucky day! You have just won a free dinner."
Whether you are a young adult looking for new ideas for fun, a married couple looking for some spark, or someone new to the dating scene, inside is everything from energizing first dates to sizzling romantic dates-and each is a date to remember.
·Fun and frugal dates
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·Outdoor dates
·Splurge dates

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Fun Book to have .......2007-01-12

I purchased this book to give as a present and read through it and liked some of the date ideas a lot. There is a variety of options for everyone. Some are simple things that can be done and be called "dates," which I find to be rather cool because a date doesn't always have to be something that is over the top. It is worth buying and having and using when setting up dates with significant others.

4 out of 5 stars Some Good Ideas - Taken Too Far.......2005-11-16

The book definitely has a lot of creative ideas for dates and also for impressing your significant other.

Many of the ideas are very good and useful. Also, it is more than just a simple list. Many of the dates and romantic ideas are described in detail. However, the author seems to let his imagination run a little too wild when describing how some of these dates should play out.

For example, the idea of a surprise picnic on the beach is a good idea (though this might not be cheap). Getting a friend to set-up and guard the picnic site as the author describes is not impossible. However, the author then describes how your friend "slips away unnoticed". Easy for him to say; harder to achieve. Then the author REALLY goes off the deep end by saying that the picnic should have everything but wine. Then, as Smith describes it, when your significant other asks about the wine (we are to assume he or she will), another friend of yours either paddles up in a kayak or surfaces in scuba gear with the wine. Putting aside the difficulties of finding a friend capable of kayaking in the open ocean or remaining hidden along the shore in scuba gear, the timing on this would have to be profound.

Another example is the "lollipop surprise" where, according to Smith, you pull out two lollipops from your pocket and your date is puzzled to find a coupon for another date wrapped around their lollipop. He neglects to explain how you might get the coupon on the lollipop and re-wrap it in a non-tacky fashion.

Furthermore:
- Many of the ideas are not really cheap - for example, a "Teddy Bear" date as he describes it would probably run you at least $40.
- Many are repetitive - he offers in the range of 10 variations of what is really just a picnic, 5 variations of the same "take photos together" idea, and at least 3 variations of the "scavenger hunt" idea; none of which are all that unique in their variation from each other.
- Some are very location specific - the walks on the beach he suggests require you to live near a beach; the idea of a group "parking lot dance" will likely get a police response in a large city.

Now that I've gotten the bad out of the way, here are some good points.

Smith does a very good job in categorizing dates into categories to fit various stages in the dating cycle: "just friends", "great first impression", "relationship building (moving from friends to more)", etc.

Some of the date ideas he gives are wonderful. One idea, for example, helps solve the "I don't know, what do you wanna do?" question. That idea... the "Luck of the Draw" date, where several ideas are put in a hat and whichever idea is drawn is what you do.

Another example is a romantic gesture he suggests to college students: fill their dorm room with red, heart-shaped balloons for Valentine's Day.

All-in-all, the ideas are probably impossible to pull off in the way the author describes, but many are possible in their basic sense, and it certainly helps get the dating creatvity flowing.

PS: This review is from a male

5 out of 5 stars Great Gift Idea.......2005-08-19

Just gave this as part of a wedding gift to my best friend, AND THEY LOVED IT to help keep their marriage romantic :-)

2 out of 5 stars Not worth reading if you're over 12.......2004-11-23

This book was full of great ideas for people 12 and under. if you're looking for good ideas for fun things to do on a date I would advise you to look elsewhere.

5 out of 5 stars This is my favorite book of all time!!.......2004-11-18

I absolutely love the creativity and the fun practical ideas of the author! I have had so much fun trying out these dates. I did the 'Lucky Day' date for my boyfriend. I thoroughly enjoyed planning it and my boyfriend said it was so cool that I thought to do something so special, different, and out of the ordinary for him. I think life is way too short and precious to continue date after date with the boring dinner and movie night. This book has definitely raised my standards of fun and memorable dating ideas...it's a definite winner!
Creative Dating
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Creative Classic!
  • Love can be found anywhere, given the right idea.
  • Humorous ideas to inspire creativity in relationships
Creative Dating
Doug Fields , and Todd Temple
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson Inc
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Creative Classic!.......2007-10-01

This book is a gem. Funny and creative ideas for a real dating experience. These are ways to really get to know someone, rather than just dinner and a movie. I recommend you seek out a used one as it is out of print. Well worth the bother.

5 out of 5 stars Love can be found anywhere, given the right idea........2003-07-08

This is a really fun book! I bought it back in 1986 when I was in high school. Ah! The girls I charmed. Woohoo! I'm the man!
Okay...all foolishness aside. I really like this book. I participated in a dating workshop at a Christian camp (Windermere) that allowed me to share many ideas that I adapted from this book. It also inspired me to be a better date, a better friend, and a better Christian.
Doug Fields and Todd Temple have created a fantastic book full of creative ideas, witty admirations, and several chapters that include how-tos on sending notes, buying gifts and saying "I love you." I know this book and the authors were very popular when I was growing up, but I'm not sure how today's teens and young adults would recieve them. Still, the ideas are fantastic!
Each idea is rooted in several basic principles of a loving relationship. The ideas in this book are creative and fun, which love must always be. They are sincere and honest, definitely a requirement. Each idea is rooted in principles of equality and independence of the individuals involved. A successful relationship, as Pastor Dinsmore once told me, is dependent on both members remaining independent individuals. These principles aren't the content of the book though! They are just the outcomes of some really great date ideas!
Amusing illustrations by Steve Bjorkman accompany varying date ideas. These witty little cartoons make light the subject of that awkward moment when two people come together for the first time. The authors also include details of "Worst Dates". These worst dates include quotes and detail the tragic events that occurred from real readers' experiences. (The authors are renowned youth group leaders and teen advisors.) The ideas in the book can be used by both boys and girls and they are definitely appropriate for married couples.
Some of the best ideas in this book are "Run for Your Money" on page 33 which suggests the mischievous couple spread "fifteen dimes, twenty nickles and fourty eight pennies" out on a sidewalk outside a movie theater "two minutes before the children's matinee lets out." (Genius!) On page 99 "Day Camp" is a fun idea that costs a little more than $2.98 but promises to be entertaining for a group.
Finally, I want to recommend everyone read this book. Unless for some reason you just can't stand communicating with other people, you will enjoy the ideas in this book. Don't save all these ideas for one date though! Have fun sharing these moments over time. I haven't been able to ever put this book down. It is definitely a keeper that will be with my family for a very long time. I agree with the previous customer reviewer; this makes a fantastic wedding, anniversary or engagement gift!

5 out of 5 stars Humorous ideas to inspire creativity in relationships.......1999-03-30

Perfect for any couple or single person, this book offers a unique and delightful perspective on dating. Includes many ideas ranging from absurdly funny to extremely inventive, and from low-cost to expensive. Offers something for everyone.

Highly recommend as an engagement gift. Enjoy!
Romantic Antics: Creative Ideas for Successful First Dates, Adventurous Saturday Nights, and Playful Long Weekends
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Creative Ideas for the Romantically Challenged
  • A Veritable Cornucopia of Romance-Generating Ideas
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Romantic Antics: Creative Ideas for Successful First Dates, Adventurous Saturday Nights, and Playful Long Weekends
Joy Decker , and Kevin Decker
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Joy and Kevin have gathered their best ideas for every stage in a lifelong love affair-from meeting to falling in love to courtship to marriage to raising kids.

Romance is incredibly fun when couples try these antics:
·Run a classified ad declaring undying love
·Create a crossword puzzle as an invitation for a romantic evening
·Build a big, sentimental romantic card out of plywood
·Go for afternoon tea-and spend the afternoon!
·Have professional photos taken for one another's desk
·Spend an evening writing each other love letters . . . and then drop them in the mail together
·Schedule a game of laser tag for an afternoon of fun
·Cultivate the true art of foot rubs
·Create their own song book of favorite love songs-and then serenade your sweetheart!

Whether a couple wants to start a romance off on the right foot or keep it exciting through the distractions of children and demanding careers, Romantic Antics has the hottest tips around.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Creative Ideas for the Romantically Challenged.......2006-06-26

The title says it all: Romantic Antics: Creative ideas For Successful First Dates, Adventurous Saturday Nights, And Playful Long Weekends. Joy & Kevin Decker remind us in this lighthearted and fun read that romance isn't just for special times...it's for ANY time.

The strength of this book is that it lists simple and inexpensive romantic ideas that couples can actually DO together. (Yes, zipping me off for a romantic weekend of wine and dancing in Paris will tingle my toes, but c'mon, what are the chances of that happening?) The love and playfulness the authors find in their time together is contagious and spills onto the page. My husband and I had a romantic time just sitting together as I read aloud suggestions from the book and he "Yay'd" or "Nay'd" them.

Getting couples thinking about romance is the crucial step toward active engagment. Joy & Kevin lead us gleefully down the path.

5 out of 5 stars A Veritable Cornucopia of Romance-Generating Ideas.......2005-07-17

Inspiring. Entertaining. A veritable cornucopia of romance-generating ideas. These words accurately describe Joy and Kevin Decker's delightful book, "Romantic Antics." What's more, this amazing book actually does deliver exactly what the authors say it will. . . "Creative ideas for successful first dates, adventurous Saturday nights, and Playful Long Weekends."

Joy and Kevin Decker's book is superbly written, and the stories of their romantic antics, starting from their courtship to marriage and beyond, beautifully illustrate how to incorporate a sense of romance into any stage of a relationship. I wholeheartedly recommend "Romantic Antics" to anyone who is looking for ways to whip up romantic magic in their quest for lasting wedded bliss.

REVIEWER: Cassandra Lynne, Author of "LoveSpeak: The Married Woman's Guide to Love and Romance," www.romancewiz.com

5 out of 5 stars Inspiration for Romance.......2005-01-20

...moonbeams kiss the sea;
What is all this sweet work worth
If thou kiss not me? ~Percy Bysshe Shelley

I've yet to meet a woman who doesn't wish her life was more romantic. Men also enjoy romance, yet many books I've read focus on what the man can plan for the woman. In this book for couples, you can plan adventures for each other.

Romantic Antics is divided into seven main sections that range from getting to know your new love interest to serious dating, courtship and marriage. The last three sections provide ideas for romance after you become parents, celebrating special occasions and cooking up romantic recipes. I loved the idea of cutting Rice Krispie Treats into hearts.

Romantic Ideas I tried and Loved:

12 Days of Christmas - you could package up 12 presents or smaller gifts
Lots of Ways to Say I Love You - try another language
Message in a Bottle - a fun way to send romantic letters or poems

One of the most enjoyable aspects of this book is the playful and personal writing style. Joy and Kevin seem to live for romance and are also the creators of a successful website dedicated to romantic ideas. I also loved their list of romantic movies and flower meanings. The idea for glow in the dark messages, moonlight picnics and romantic train adventures sounds exciting. As someone who lives for romance, I can highly recommend Romantic Antics.

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5 out of 5 stars Reward yourself or someone you love with Romantic Antics.......2004-03-13

I'm an author, romance/relationship coach and event planner. I know a good romance & relationship road when I see one. Ladies and Gentlemen: If you want to get and stay in Victory Lane in this Relationship Race of ours, Kevin and Joy Decker have certainly paved a road for you in their book Romantic Antics.

Kevin and Joy leave no stone unturned--if they did you can bet it's because they hid something romantic and thoughtful underneath--in their treasure trove of inspirational realistic tips for the different stages of love relationships. From start to finish--dating, courtship, married and with kids--Romantic Antics delivers far from antiquated ways for couples to establish and maintain a loving, healthy, romantic relationship.

Do yourself a favor when you read this charming book. First and foremost open your heart and let the tenderness and willingness of both Kevin and Joy inspire you. Romantic Antics has so many wonderful romantic (easy to do) ideas and suggestions it is certain to help keep love and romance alive in your relationship.

I appreciate the variety of romantic ideas in the book. Especially how they embrace the inevitable changes--long distance relationships, kids, housework, cooking etc.--that can take place in relationships and marriage. Mostly I was impressed by the virtuous lessons of love taught on every page. By remaining cognizant to Kevin's and Joy's conscious effort to initiate and reciprocate their loving, thoughtful and imaginative gestures toward one another I never lost sight of the greatest lesson Romantic Antics has to offer us all. "Motivate with love, hence you'll be loved by & by the Motivated."

For anyone who seeks to transform love into the enjoyable lasting adventure it is meant to be, I highly recommend reading Romantic Antics. Thank you Kevin and Joy for making me more romantic and creative than I already was. One can never be too romantic or loving.

5 out of 5 stars How to Keep Dating Your Mate ... For Life!.......2003-08-21

It's easy to be romantic in the beginning of a relationship, when you're focused on one another 100% of the time. But it's much harder to STAY focused on your lover with the passage of time. No matter how much you love or respect your partner, life seems to just get in the way. (You know what I'm talking about ... going to work, paying bills, raising a family, trying to exercise ... when do you have time for romantic adventures?)

This is where Joy and Kevin Decker's book is a lifesaver. Not sure what to give your wife for her birthday? Not sure how to get your husband to turn off the game and pay attention to you? Open to any page, read the "recipe" for romance, and copy it exactly. You can't lose!

These Romantic Antics are tried and true. No matter what you've done to get in the doghouse, you're guaranteed a "get out of jail free" card. Better yet, if you put one romantic antic into your life each week, your relationship will soon revert to Honeymoon status.

This is a must-read for any couple, whether you've been together three months or 50 years.
500 Great Dates: Creative, Fun, and Sexy Ways to Spend Time Together
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    500 Great Dates: Creative, Fun, and Sexy Ways to Spend Time Together
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    Married couples know that making time for each other is a must for keeping their connection strong. Just look at the exclusive Redbookmag.com poll for proof: half of the magazine’s readers make it a habit to “date” their husbands regularly, and another 25 percent go out together at least once a month. Fortunately, it doesn’t matter if the date’s fancy, expensive or elaborate: just getting a chance to be together, catch up, and shut out the noise of everyday life works its magic. And that’s where this imaginative guide comes in. It’s got an incredible 500 ideas that go way beyond the usual dinner-and-a-movie outing. Written in a down-to-earth style, it features fun advice, super-helpful checklists, and even date “ratings” (from “D” for down-and-dirty to “S” for sweetly romantic. Real couples weigh in with their own stories and experiences, too. From moonlit canoe rides to romantic poetry readings, from dual massages during an elaborate spa weekend to last-minute activities that don’t cost a penny, these think-out-of-the-box ideas will heat up any marriage!
    Creative Romance: Your Complete Guide to Romance, Dating and Romantic Relationships
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Creative Romance: Your Complete Guide to Romance, Dating and Romantic Relationships
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    Manufacturer: Write That Press
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    From your first date to your fiftieth anniversary, Creative Romance will show you how to become the romantic you have always wanted to be. Jeremy Reis, founder of Romancetips.com, combines hundreds of romantic tips and romance advice into the most complete guide to romance every published. From creative first date ideas to unique marriage proposals, Creative Romance provides romantic ideas for the entire relationship. With 365 date ideas, you will never be without an idea for a fun time together. This combined with ninety-nine original, fun, inexpensive ways to say "I Love You" will help you become a true romantic. Jeremy founded Romancetips.com in 1998 with a goal of providing useful and original romantic ideas people can use. After six years, he has taken the best ideas and combined them with new ones to write Creative Romance. Creative Romance: Your Complete Guide to Romance, Dating and Romantic Relationships is a must read for every couple.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Best buy.......2007-01-22

    I got this book from the author and I have to say it has come in handy. As a single girl working and living pay check to pay check the simple ideas on how to have a date on a budget helps. I am in a new realtionship and I use this book to come up with fun new things we can do together.

    5 out of 5 stars Got It for My Boyfriend for Valentine's Day.......2006-02-03

    I recently purchased a copy of Creative Romance for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. I enjoy reading romantic books like 1001 Ways to Say I Love You and the RoMANtic's Guide, but this book is more useful than either of those.

    Creative Romance covers the whole relationship from dating to (hopefully for me!) engagement and then on to marriage. I especially enjoyed the creative marriage proposals section.

    I really enjoyed reading this book and I think I will give it to my boyfriend a few days early for Valentine's Day. I think there are a few tips in there he can use!

    4 out of 5 stars One of the best.......2005-06-09

    I am a romance-aholic. I just love romancing my sweetheart - and have been doing so for 12 years. I am always looking for fresh ideas so I buy a lot of these sorts of books. This one did not leave me disappointed. In fact, it is now my 2nd favorite in my collection. Here is how my top 5 stack up.
    1. The Romantic's Guide
    2. Creative Romance
    3. Romantic Antics
    4. Ready for Romance
    5. 1001 Ways to Be Romantic

    5 out of 5 stars Never too old to learn romantic tricks.......2004-10-24

    I loved the book from page 1! My husband and I have been married 7 years and he is the most romantic person I know, but even he has learned something from this book. Hard to believe there's a 20-something man like the author who has romance down pat. His wife is so lucky!

    5 out of 5 stars Add a little spice to your relationship.......2004-09-22

    I got a copy of this book for my dear husband but ended up falling in love with it myself.

    Creative Romance is full of great ideas we can actually use in our relationship. Some of the other "romance" books have crazy ideas that are unachievable -- this book is different. Its ideas are creative, unique, fun, and best of all -- romantic!

    I just bought another copy for friends of ours who are getting married, it will make any relationship even more romantic.

    There is one thing I didn't like about the book, it seemed to end all of the sudden. I felt like I wanted more!

    I highly recommend this book. :)
    Kissing Frogs: A Personal Journal of Dating, Mating, and Rating
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Single Female seeking Prince -- will kiss frogs if necessary
    Kissing Frogs: A Personal Journal of Dating, Mating, and Rating
    The Creative Team at My Chaotic Life
    Manufacturer: Walter Foster Pub
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 1560105305

    Book Description

    They say you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince. Here's a saucy self-discovery dating journal for savvy "swingles" to help them have fun along the way. Kissing Frogs is an interactive journal that will continue to entertain for years to come. From the "Rate the Date" questionnaires to the "Hit the Road, Toad" checklist, this journal provides plenty of space to record what women have learned about themselves and what they've gleaned about men. It leaves no rock unturned, and no frog unexamined!

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Single Female seeking Prince -- will kiss frogs if necessary.......2001-01-04

    Here's a journal for every modern single young female seeking Prince Charming, or even just Prince Not-So-Bad! Whether you know exactly what you want, or you're just starting to learn what you don't want, Kissing Frogs is the perfect place to record the journey. Not a how-to book for finding him, not even a guide for what to look for, this book lets you make the decisions. Define Mr. Right from the totally superficial stuff to possible red flag habits, then dissect your dates from first impression to the nitty gritty details and determine whether he rates frog or prince. Even if you don't find a prince in the end, you'll keep the memories in this journal of dating, mating, and rating. After all, every toad has his day, and you might even find a prince along the way.
    365 Ways to Date Your Love: A Daily Guide to Creative Romance
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Creative dating tips
    • This book offers many romantic tips that anyone can use
    • this book contains good tips on romance
    • Great, informative, creative and romantic book
    • Agree
    365 Ways to Date Your Love: A Daily Guide to Creative Romance
    Tomima L. Edmark
    Manufacturer: Summit Publishing Group
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 1565301749

    Book Description

    Whether you are married, single, or just getting back into the dating scene, this book offers something new for every day of the year.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Creative dating tips.......2001-01-17

    As a man, I probably shouldn't be writing in and voicing my opinion on this book, but I will anyways. I liked reading it. I have dated many women and have been married once. This book might not offer the answer to a lifetime of wonderful bliss, it does offer practical advise on fun and exciting things to do on your date. After reading this book and taking some of it's tips to heart, I went out on a date and we had a fun, exciting and wonderful time. My date can't wait till next weekend and I can't wait to dazzle her again, thanks to this book.

    5 out of 5 stars This book offers many romantic tips that anyone can use.......2001-01-17

    My sister gave me this book for my birthday and I have to say, I enjoyed reading it. The wonderful tips this book offers can be used all couple, wheather you're just starting out or if you've been dating awhile. It doesn't offer things most people don't already know, but it does serve as a reminder of what to do for fun, real fun that can be romantic, funny and sexy. I liked reading it and i'm passing it on to my younger sister now.

    5 out of 5 stars this book contains good tips on romance.......2001-01-17

    I read this book and although it offers no brain busting advise, it does offer practical tips that seem to be fun, sexy, and romantic. For me, it served more as a reminder of the fun and romantic things that two people can do on a date. I have been in a relationship for several years and as time goes by, you tend to get into a pattern and dating your mate is not on your priority list. This book helped me and my boyfirend get back into the swing of doing fun things and we've actually started dating each other again. I loved this book!

    5 out of 5 stars Great, informative, creative and romantic book.......2001-01-06

    I really enjoyed reading this book. It contains many creative and romatic things to do while on a date. Yes, some of these things all of us have already done, but it's still worth reading and serves as a reminder to alot of us, to go out and do fun things. I have never played darts, but after reading this book, my boyfriend and I went to a local pub, drank beer and played darts. We had lots of fun and got to see how competitive we were. We also had a picnic at night in a park. The night was pretty, the moon was full and it was very romantic. Although this book doesn't contain any brain storming ideas, it's great reading material with good romantic tips.

    3 out of 5 stars Agree.......2000-08-04

    I thought these reviews must be a little harsh. Well, they are. However, this is not to say that this book is good. It is certainly average. You won't find many creative ideas here but they may prove to inspire some.

    Here are some better books for creative dates. The Romantic's Guide by Michael Webb and Creative Dating by Dan Fields.
    More Creative Dating
    Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
    • not as good as the first "Creative dating"
    • Great Humor Book, Good Date Idea Book
    More Creative Dating
    Doug Fields , and Todd Temple
    Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson Inc
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars not as good as the first "Creative dating".......2000-02-27

    The original Creative Dating was fabulous- and had some great ideas for group, single, and "married couple" dating. I got this book out-of-print on amazon, and found it was 100% humor. If you read Creative Dating (a GREAT BOOK), please know that this book is humor only.

    4 out of 5 stars Great Humor Book, Good Date Idea Book.......1999-01-12

    Hilarious to read straight through. Some of the ideas are interesting and can lead to good ideas for actual dates, but at least half the book contains ideas or other material that can't be considered as real dating suggestions. As a humor book 5 stars, as a guide to creative dating only 4 stars (although I don't know of any better book)
    101 creative & effective ways to meet worthwhile men
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      101 creative & effective ways to meet worthwhile men
      Betsy Reifman
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