
A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend
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Shelly Frasier
Most dating books are written for women - what a mistake that is. Women know how to date....It's men who need the help! At last: a blithe, bold, and bawdy guide to building a better boyfriend.
At some point, every guy (player, geek, mama's boy, "regular Joe") meets a woman who makes him want to be a boyfriend. A good boyfriend. Problem is, unless he's had some first-rate training (by a previous girlfriend, a sister, a mom), he probably doesn't even know what that means. Felicity Huffman and Patricia Wolff come to the rescue with a rollicking and whip-smart handbook to navigating the minefield of male-female relationships.
Directed at men (though of course it's women who'll download it, then leave it on their boyfriend's listening device, accidentally on purpose), A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend lays out the manly steps involved in becoming a good boyfriend, while still maintaining guy-dignity. It covers issue like:
- Who decides when you become a boyfriend (answer: she does)
- How to look like you're listening, even when you're not (If you're busted, just say, "You're so pretty, I'm distracted.")
- Ten things never to say on the first date (Number Four: "I just did that to freak you out.")
- Finding the middle ground between too cool (think third grade) and too eager (think surprise visits)
- Why becoming a good boyfriend is a lot like training for the A-Team.
Filled with humor, ribaldry, common sense, and assorted outdoor skills, A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend is the next dating guide to dominate the best-seller lists.
©2007 Felicity Huffman and Patricia Wolff (P)2007 Tantor Media Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...




















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Not condecending, that is others going "Aw, the truth hurts" Hey if you want a great relationship, think like her !
Second, informative, even at my age, I still need to remember my mistakes, as I listen. Take the hit and just go "Yes, I could improve"
Third, this should be mandatory for all High School Grads. If people would learn this, how many relationships would turn into 40 year marriages.
Overall, a very positive read (ok, Itune Audio Book) and I would recommend it to anyone who is dating and has that GF.
Amazing: Funny and Inciteful !!
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The book could be beneficial for established relationships, but its also great for those thinking about getting into one. It portrays so many great examples of real relationship life – things that are easy to forget when dreaming about your wonderful girl. The book spells them out, but more importantly for me, it made me feel what those problematic moments are like; it put me in them so that I can prepare myself not just mentally, but more holistically. Its not just great information, but I actually feel changed, knowing that I can handle relationships much better than I would if I had not listened to this book. Of course I'll probably have to listen to it again and again, but at least it is something that I would want to listen to again and again.
With regards to the narration, I wasn't so sure about it for the first minute or so. But then I realized how well it works with the quick, witty, and colorful writing style. She has a clear, warm, down-to-earth voice and she doesn't miss a beat. Her delivery is also subtle and dry, held more in her throat it seems, so that when she reads the many crazy, funny things, she is able to underplay them, contrasting with the writing and making the book come across (as I am sure it is meant to) in a wonderfully humorous way. The authors must be very pleased. I know I am.
Quick-paced, witty, and insightfully wonderful
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I wish the book were longer. As the title indicates, it is mostly about established relationships, how to improve them, how to accommodate -- but not understand -- the GF's (Girl Friend) irrational behavior (understanding is genetically impossible) and how to breakup. The authors seem to address most cases where the GF is fully committed to a relationship. I'd like to have read/heard more about how to approach woman and how to develop their interest. I believe that most women are not as appreciative of good manners as the authors claim.
Regardless, the book is insightful, well written, superbly narrated, and well worth the time and energy to listen.
Can't Stop Laughing
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Tell it like it is..NO BS
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A guilty four-star
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not bad, not great
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A must have booked for every man
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Good reading
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Holy Cow big mistake
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Written for Women to Enjoy
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