Ask Barbara: The 100 Most Asked Questions About Love, Sex, and Relationships [Paperback]

Barbara De Angelis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1997

Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D., has transformed the lives of millions of people around the world through her bestselling books, award-winning television program, and sold-out seminars.  Now she brings that essential advice to you, in the only guide to love you'll need for the nineties and beyond.  Offering practical, compassionate guidance on every aspect of love, sex, and intimate relationships, she explores the questions everyone who has ever been in love has asked...and reveals the startling answers that can change your life forever.

Whether your relationship is just beginning, in great shape, or going through a rough time, you can Ask Barbara for the truth about all the intimate, important issues of life and love, including:

How do you convince a workaholic partner to put more time and energy into a marriage?
Why am I attracted to the wrong "bad boy" type of man, and feel no chemistry with the nice guys?
How can I get my partner to express his feelings to me?
What can I do to really please my partner in bed?
Do one-night stands mean anything?
Is there such a thing as a soul mate? And how will I know when I have found mine?

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Questions, questions, questions about relationships. Most people have plenty, and many are exactly the same. How long should you wait for a commitment? Why does my husband hate being pinned about touchy issues late at night? Why does my wife hate quickies? Can you trust someone who cheated? "Show me a relationship without conflict and issues and I'll show you a couple that is either dead or in denial," says author Barbara De Angelis. Her pithy answers are full of catchy labels like Toxic In-laws and Emotional Vampires. She stresses common sense, hard choices, and specific steps toward improvement. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Library Journal

DeAngelis, who has become the McDonald's of self-help, hits Cupid's mark with her latest offering. In question-and-answer style, she does an admirable job of covering many topics of interest to those who are currently involved in an interpersonal relationship. These topics include love and intimacy, compatibility, commitment, communication and conflict, sex and physical affection, cheating and infidelity, and breaking up and starting over. Though it's unrealistic to expect to answer most questions pertaining to love in only a page or two, still it's nice to know where to go to recover valuable information when needed. The index is ultra-easy to use. A fine addition to any public library. (Introduction not seen..
-?Marty D. Evensvold, Magnolia P.L., Tex.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Island Books (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440224284
• ISBN-13: 978-0440224280
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #100 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Relationships > Interpersonal Relations

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Barbara De Angelis Scores Agian!, July 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ask Barbara: The 100 Most Asked Questions About Love, Sex, and Relationships (Paperback)

I have bought other books by Barbara De Angelis and found her advice pretty acurate. I bought my first book by Barbara about eight years ago. Other books by Barbara De Angelis include: "Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know" and "Are You the One for Me?"

For this book,"Ask Barbara: The 100 Most Asked Questions About Love, Sex, and Relationships", I found helpful for those questions you are afraid to ask.

I particularly like how this book is broken down. Whether you have questions reguarding intimacy, compadability, or commitment. Even if you are starting over and are hesitent about a relationship. "Ask Barbara..." pretty much covers it all. The sections in the book are easy to follow.

Barbara De Angelis is my all time favorate author when it comes to the subject of relationships. This is do to Barbara's no nonsense easy approach to the subject matter.

Whether you have issues or questions reguarding love, sex, or relationships; I can not recommend this book enough.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incrediblly amazing, Barbara has done it again, July 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ask Barbara (Hardcover)

This book allows the reader to get clarity. You can go right to the section of the book that is your main focus at the time. Barbara DeAngelis is so wonderful and has a heart that reaches out to all. She is honest and direct, yet has a total true understanding of the men and woman who reach for her books. The only thing better than her books, is attending her workshops. She gives 500% of herself to help men and woman heal their lives, tear down walls, and take the necessary risks to go on. This woman shares so much love with people. Keep up the good work !

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A hipper Dear Abby, April 9, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Ask Barbara: The 100 Most-Asked Questions About Love, Sex, and Relationships (Audio Cassette)

This is a deceptively easy book to read, lightweight as awoman¹s magazine, but there¹s much wisdom and insight containedin it. I noticed that some of ³Ask Barbara² is lifted from her earlier books, but hey. There¹s only so much practical advice you can give before you start repeating yourself. If you haven¹t read any of her books yet, this is a good starting place.