Temptations of the Single Girl: The Ten Dating Traps You Must Avoid [Kindle Edition]

Nina Atwood (Author)

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Product Description

Meet Kelly, a charming, pretty everywoman. She's successful, intelligent, financially secure-and notorious for making bad decisions when it comes to men. As Kelly travels the bumpy road back to self-care, she sidesteps one emotional rut only to land squarely in another. But every time she dusts herself off and gets back into the groove, she comes one step closer to being an emotionally healthy woman who is ready and able to welcome true love into her life.

Author Nina Atwood takes us on an inspiring journey of self-discovery and relationship recovery in this thoroughly modern fable. Through Kelly's story, you too can pinpoint which temptations you must learn to resist so that you can claim the happiness - and the man - that you deserve.

This book will inspire you and teach you. Discover the keys and the immediately usable tools so you can:

* End the cycle of dating men who are emotionally unavailable
* End the cycle of dating men who are high-risk; no more roller coaster rides ending in heartbreak!
* Determine his character within three dates by using specific questions that uncover his past behavior with women
* Establish and commit to your vision for a great relationship
* Stay true to your vision using powerful, specific dating steps and behaviors
* Manage your sexual behavior and his for the best possible outcome: a loving, committed relationship headed toward marriage
* Spot a "settle for" relationship quickly and side-step it so you stay on your path to a great relationship
* Know exactly when and how to lead and when and how to follow for the right emotional balance
* Ensure that your relationship will move to marriage - no more wasting years of your life on someone who won't commit!
* Stop wasting time on internet dates with losers
* Spend your time with quality men exploring real relationships
* Stay true to your deepest values so you never again compromise what's most important
* Be happily married to someone wonderful!

About the Author

Nina Atwood, M.Ed., LPC, is a licensed therapist with twenty years in private practice. Nina launched the world's first educational resource on the internet for singles, Singlescoach' (www.singlescoach.com), in 1996, simultaneous with the publication of her first book, Be Your Own Dating Service. Since then, she's established herself as one of the foremost authorities on the intricacies of dating and love relationships. She's been featured in innumerable national magazines and newspapers, on radio hundreds of times, and on national and regional television. Nina's newest book, Temptations of the Single Girl: The Ten Dating Traps You Must Avoid (Wheatmark, 2008), was just released to rave reviews. Nina lives in Dallas, Texas, with her Soul Partner and husband, Mark.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 268 KB
• Publisher: Wheatmark; 1 edition (December 21, 2007)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B002WTCM8A
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,237 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Nina Atwood, M.Ed., LPC, is a licensed therapist with twenty years in private practice. Nina launched the world's first educational resource on the internet for singles, Singlescoach' (www.singlescoach.com), in 1996, simultaneous with the publication of her first book, Be Your Own Dating Service. Since then, she's established herself as one of the foremost authorities on the intricacies of dating and love relationships. She's been featured in innumerable national magazines and newspapers, on radio hundreds of times, and on national and regional television. Nina's newest book, Temptations of the Single Girl: The Ten Dating Traps You Must Avoid (Wheatmark, 2008), was just released to rave reviews. Nina lives in Dallas, Texas, with her Soul Partner and husband, Mark.

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life, April 21, 2008

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Alicinwndrland (Kirkland, Wa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Temptations of the Single Girl: The Ten Dating Traps You Must Avoid (Paperback)

I have read many, many books on relationships and all of them offered their own valuable insights. But "Temptations of the Single Girl" spoke to me in a way that no other "self-help" book has. Reading "Temptations of a Single Girl" has changed my life, for the better. I had just gotten out of a painful 2 year on again/ off again relationship when I found this book. I read it through once, then waited a week and read it through again. I highlighted and underlined passages on just about every page! This book is different, because it SHOWED me what unhealthy relationship choices actually look like between two people instead of just talk and theory. Putting the "emotionally unavailable" behaviors in a concrete context--with Kelly and Martha--really helped me understand what to look for in myself and in men when I'm dating.

"Temptations of a Single Girl" is a "parable" about Kelly, a single woman who has a history of unsatisfying, incomplete, and painful relationships with men. She meets Martha, a relationship "mentor" and guide, and begins a journal through the "temptations" in developing relationships with men. Kelly learns about herself and others as she grapples with the common relationship behaviors and attitudes we have all encountered on our own romantic journeys.

Ever wondered why a guy doesn't call back (you don't need to "remind him" you're still there)? Or why getting sexual too soon (bad idea to get attached to someone you don't really know) or settling for Mr. Close by instead of Mr. Right (if you aren't attracted to him now, then in a year you probably won't be either) doesn't work? This book SHOWS you why it simply won't go anywhere. It challenges you to be as honest with yourself as Kelly is with herself.

Before I read this book, I didn't really understand what "emotional unavailability" meant or what it looked like. I just knew that I got involved with a lot of guys who seemed to be unable or unwilling to love me back. I was really struggling to identify different behaviors and attitudes that would lead me on the same old path towards frustration and pain, but after seeing all the different relationship challenges all lined up, one after another, and the behavior and attitudes that went them, I am learning to recognize these romantic pitfalls and how to start paying attention to what is actually happening, not what I hope will happen or I want to happen.

I highly recommend this book to any woman who is dating now or just getting back into the dating scene after a breakup or wondering if their relationship with Mr. I'm Not Sure is going to be worth their time. This book might change your life too.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wise advice in an entertaining format, October 19, 2008

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Brandy52770 (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Temptations of the Single Girl: The Ten Dating Traps You Must Avoid (Paperback)

If I had read this book sooner, I could have avoided a lot of emotionally difficult relationships. I recognized nearly all my exes in the temptations. After reading it, I felt empowered and wanted more for myself. The next time a temptation came up, I was able to turn it away because I saw it for what it really was...a drain on my time and emotions with no payoff.

I especially liked the section about the 'intentionally' wounded. We are all wounded by bad relationships, but when someone uses that as an excuse for not making an effort or a commitment, they remain intentionally wounded. For years I had been chasing someone who is intentionally wounded. This book helped me realize nothing I can do will make him change because he chooses to stay that way. I was finally able to let it go.

The book gave me a new perspective on dating and did it in a very entertaining way. I saw so many of my own mistakes reflected in Kelly's failed relationships. I found myself cheering along with Kelly hoping she would find Mr. Right and feeling a renewed sense of hope for my own search. I got back my self respect and perspective...thanks! :)

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading for a guy, March 17, 2008

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This review is from: Temptations of the Single Girl: The Ten Dating Traps You Must Avoid (Paperback)

As a single man, I read Temptations to learn more about the female psyche. I found that I had experienced both sides of some of the Temptations in my own relationships. I found it extremely intriguing and well written in a unique format. I am giving several copies of Temptations to some of my women friends who I think will benefit from the book story. This book is instructional reading for single guys too because it provides insight into how women think, what they want, and how to be the kind of man that a good woman will want.