Customer Reviews

He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys

5 star:		(28)
4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I found this book to be a very entertaining read. However, I found it only really scratched the surface on the problems that both men and women face on a daily basis. I think the authors over simplified the subject matter. They seem to portray the issues we face as black and white. If only it could be that simple. In fact I wouldn't be in the loving relationship I am today if I followed the advice presented in this book. My man had a lot of challenges from his youth and it took him a long time to come to terms with some of life's issues. If I would have followed the suggestions in this book, I would have not given him the opportunity to discover who he really is.

The book seems to miss the fact that we all have insecurities that affect us. Non of us are perfect. Telling all women that they deserve better is a great way to sell books. However, the statement assumes all women are great. The fact is, all women are not great and do not deserve better. In reality life is more than an episode of a TV series. I found this book to be great for ratings (book sales) and sometimes fun, but it did not leave me wanting more. If you want a fun read, I definitely recommend this book. If you want to look at relationships and life from a different perspective, I recommend Seed's Sketchy Relationship Theories - A Guide to the Perils of Dating (How not to become a bar regular). A little gem I accidentally stumbled across.

I have read this book twice now and I am in the process of reading it again so that I don't forget what's in it. I couldn't believe my eyes when I read some of the 1 star reviews that accused Greg and Liz of thinking women of being pathetic. The truth is that many women don't understand men and how they think. Women are apt to misjudge them and their intentions and give them the benefit of the doubt when they don't deserve it. This book made me feel better about dating and better about myself. I have learned to expect men to meet a certain level of standards if I am going to go out with them. I recommend the book to any woman.

A funny, entertaining, and truthful look at dating. Girls, we've just got to erase the memory of reading about the frog and the prince. These fairy tales teach us to be idealistic but not realistic. So here's one good book that will surely debunk the myths.

Another great book about dating that debunks the myths in a very entertaining and meaningful way is Jennifer Paddock's novel A SECRET WORD.

Being a big Sex and the City fan myself, I was particularly enthused by the "He's just not that into you" concept. The episode was very intriging and gave me a new perspective on guys and excuses. About 2 chapters into the book, I realized that half of it didn't apply to me. It was extremely biased and based entirely on Greg's opinion. I agree that all the excuses written about were pathetic and women should not fall for them. But the examples were unrealistic, women were portrayed as pathetic, weak, materialistic, tragic heroes, forever and desperately searching for love. The writing was very poor, I felt like I was reading a book in elementary school with a colouring kit. The obvious is that guys aren't that into you if you have to doubt yourself and your relationship. There are many 'it depends' situations and every individual and relationship is different in their own way. The polls and surveys were useless and discredited the book immensely. All in all, I think this book received more attention than it deserved.

It's like skating on ice reading this book. Real cool and fun. It's very breezy, not too long, but punchy with insight about how silly and stupid we women can be. I certainly recommend it for anybody who likes Sex and the City and Jane Green and Lolly Winston books, or A Secret Word, a really smart cool book by Jennifer Paddock. Like that! You'll love it!

This book is full of the kind of advice your best girlfriend would give you when you are feeling down in the dumps over a guy. When you see real life situations (he's not calling, all of a sudden he's too busy to see you) laid out in these easy to read chapters, it's hard to think the authors are not being spiteful. They use humor and some over the top situations (at least I hope they are over the top!) to get the point of their book across. They hit the nail right on the head. And they make sense! This little gem of a book definitely deserves five stars.

Another book I enjoyed recently is "The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book" It's filled with great strategies and lets you test your EQ online.

This is a horrible book that shouldn't be read by anyone that is convinced by simple arguments. Men aren't these stupid animals that can be summed up with a few simple rules. If a guy is sending mixed messages it could mean a million things are going on with him, and if you pass him up because "he's just not that into you", you might be missing out on an opportunity to get to know someone amazing. If you're looking to get married and want a fast and easy way to do it, then I suppose this book is useful. But if you are interested in meeting worthwhile people, getting to know them, learning about them, then I would stay away from this book. This book is only for people that like to skim the surface of relationships and life.

This book, on dating, is one of the best I've ever read. The advice is concise and really hits the mark, letting women know the 4-1-1 on men, how they think and how they will inevitablly act. I read it from cover to cover in no time and highly recommend this one to anyone confused or baffled by men. Another good book on dating I liked, also, was "Man Magnet".

If you treat your relationship life like a game, then this is a great book for you. It is fun to read, but doesn't offer much substance.One thumb marginally up. One thumb down.

My suggestion is to pick up a book by a pair of Canadian Authors that a friend from Vancouver recommended. Seed's Sketchy Relationship Theories. Both funny and controversial at the same time. Go Canada.

I've never read a self help book before but heard about this lighthearted book at the perfect time in my life. Although I believe that the information in this book is true I don't think a person should dump a guy for just one of the examples (unless he's cheating on you or is married). Ultimately, it's up to each individual to decide whats going on in their relationships. This book turned out to be the confirmation I needed that I was wasting my time on a guy I thought would eventually get over his commitment issues. Take the advice with a grain of salt and it will save you a lot of heartache in the long-run, but make sure you judge each relationship based on the facts not what some book says.