12 Smart Choices for Finding the Right Guy

by Georgia Shaffer

Overview

Are you frustrated with dating? Wondering how to find the right one? Christian psychologist and life coach Georgia Shaffer reveals how to avoid unhealthy people, build vibrant relationships, and find romance! These 12 smart choices will help you…

• pinpoint the qualities you want in a mate
• determine if someone has integrity and is trustworthy
• deepen your capacity to connect romantically
• minimize emotional reactions that can block intimacy
• create a social network that makes life satisfying right now

Whether you’re dating or just getting ready to, you’ll discover how to steer clear of losers and find emotionally and spiritually healthy people with great relationship potential.

“If true love is your goal, take charge of your love life by reading this handy how-to!”

Michelle McKinney Hammond

author of How to Avoid the 10 Mistakes Single Women Make

Updated and revised version of How Not to Date a Loser.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736949415
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	02/01/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	980 KB

About the Author

Georgia Shaffer is a licensed psychologist, a certified life coach, a sought-after speaker, and the award-winning author of several books, including Taking Out Your Emotional Trash. She is a regular columnist for Christian Coaching Today, a member of the teaching team for the American Association of Christian Counselors’ Professional Life Coaching Training programs, and a board member of the International Christian Coaching Association. www.GeorgiaShaffer.com

Table of Contents

Let's Journey Together 7

Part 1 How Did Dating Get So Difficult?

Smart Choice #1 Reflect on Your Dating History 13

Smart Choice #2 Defeat the Fear Factor 27

Smart Choice #3 Recognize Your Blind Spots 41

Smart Choice #4 Minimize Dating Disasters 49

Smart Choice #5 Overcome a Less-Than-Stellar Family 59

Smart Choice #6 Know and Live the Truth 75

Smart Choice #7 Convert Pain to Positive Change 89

Part 2 How to Choose Weil

Smart Choice #8 Cultivate Your Inner Life 105

Smart Choice #9 Build a Supportive Community 121

Smart Choice #10 Choose Character over Chemistry 133

Smart Choice #11 Manage the Ongoing Challenges 147

Smart Choice #12 Live with Passion & Purpose 161

Purpose, Protection, & Pals 173

8 Keys to Finding the Right Guy 175

Smart Choice Relationship Profile 177

Notes 189