Cheap Psychological Tricks for Lovers [Paperback]

Perry W. Buffington Ph.D. (Author), Jen Singh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2000

From the author of the humorous, best-selling book, CHEAP PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS, comes a guidebook for romantics only . . . full of tricks guaranteed to keep the love of your life in your life 'til death do you part!

If you are in a relationship and want to increase your odds that it will remain stable and alive, then you need CHEAP PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS FOR LOVERS. Psychologist Perry Buffington offers sixty inside secrets, all ethical and based in scientific research, to enhance your odds of being successful in love and/or marriage. This entertaining, well-researched guide will help readers find a mate, keep a mate, fix a troubled relationship, and make love last.

Readers will also learn: pick up lines that work, how to write the perfect personal ad, the connection between a full moon and amour, the relationship between sex and hunger, why those who laugh together stay together, does playing hard to get really work?, how to argue fair...and win, and pet names...what they really mean.

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From the Inside Flap

Let Dr. Buff's lighthearted but ethically sound and scientifically-based tactics help you find and keep the love of your life! Whether you're already in a relationship or still looking, you'll benefit fro these "cheap psychological tricks" that can boost the odds of finding the right mate, keeping a relationship going, and making love last a lifetime. Profit from Dr. Buff's professional wisdom and use these effective shortcuts to unmask the hidden emotions behind anger, create memories together that will last, identify predictors that can indicate troubles ahead, master the magic of touch, and open up communication channels. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

PERRY BUFFINGTON is a psychologist, authors, lecturer, and media personality. His "Cheap Psychological Tricks" column is syndicated to newspapers and online services through Universal Press Syndicate. Buffington's seminars on creativity, leadership, and charisma have received international attention. He is the author of more than 200 articles and numerous books, including CHEAP PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS; ARCHIVAL ATLANTA; RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT MOVE, RIGHT NOW; and YOUR BEHAVIOR IS SHOWING. He lives in Ameila Island, Florida.

JEN SINGH is a graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design. She lives in Decatur, Georgia with her husband.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers; 1st edition (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561452181
• ISBN-13: 978-1561452187
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #768,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Relationships > Mate Seeking
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > Applied Psychology

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Info! Great fun!, November 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cheap Psychological Tricks for Lovers (Paperback)

It's filled with information one can use over and over again in one's daily life, written in a very entertaining style. I enjoyed many out-loud chuckles (some of the references are quite clever.) If you're looking for the usual psychobabble, you'll not find it here. It contains clear, concise information presented with a very healthy dose of humor. Without the humor, it would be well worth the purchase. With the humor, it is a treasure!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing ... About It, April 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Cheap Psychological Tricks for Lovers (Paperback)

Don't let the title mislead you. There's nothing ... about it (except for the price.) This gem contains some very valuable information. I normally read mostly history, so I'm not into "fluff." Dr. Buffington combines the science of psychology with practical lessons one will find useful whether one is currently in a relationship or still looking. Dr. Buff's delightfully witty and concise writing style make this book loads of fun to read. You'll breeze right through it and then want to keep it nearby for reference. I've bought extra copies as gifts for friends who also loved it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and fun, October 17, 2001

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This review is from: Cheap Psychological Tricks for Lovers (Paperback)

The book is a collection of various tidbits of psychological research and footnotes on where to go to get further information. Presented in a fun and light style it is easy to read and presents some interesting items. I don't really like the title because the items are not really cheap tricks. They are pieces of information collected from many sources that are at least educational in nature. There are parts that are very useful and may help each partner understand each other better. Would I use this to try to save a floundering relationship? No, but on the other hand, if you are trying to understand each other or get the other person's attention then it has several techniques for that purpose.
All in all it is fun and interesting and I enjoyed reading it. At least when it described some of the ways that men think it was dead on. Hopefully, it is just as accurate when describing the way that women think and you can gain some understanding of your spouse.