Andy Stanley's Guide to Modern Love, Sex, and Dating

MRV: Ok

United States on Aug 26, 2023

Della Lopez: Well, this is something they should teach in high school and it’s a shame they don’t. This book is life-changing and defines the meaning of sex in a relationship so well. His one year challenge is a brilliant idea. I did a two-year sabbatical and it brought so much clarity and it also led me to this book. Thank you Pastor Stanley, for speaking the truth.

United States on Feb 17, 2023

Deal Diva 🇨🇦: Ok book. Written by a Pastor so it has quite a bit of bible/God stuff/scripture in it which I do not enjoy or relate to but was able to cross out with a pen and get past. I skipped 20% of the pages due to heavy scripture.
Many principles in this book could be applied to parenting as well. I got a few confirmations from it but as an enlightened 52 year old woman, found it a bit elementary for where I am in my Life. Great read for god loving and god fearing people.

Canada on Feb 26, 2019

Devon Snelgrove: This challenges the way we are to. Think in today’s society. If you are struggling in a relationship or wanting to get into dating please read this book. Whether Christian or not.

Canada on Apr 04, 2018

Rebekah: A lot of aha moments. Written in a way you can't put the book down. He has a way with words. Everyone needs to read this to prepare themselves for that unknown or known person.

United Kingdom on Sep 02, 2016

Stew: I'm a grown (divorced) man and watched Pastor Andy Stanley's sermons based on this book, then I bought the book and read it. My intention was to see if it addressed the many mistakes my friends and I made, and to see it it was good enough to give to younger friends and family members.
Having never received "the talk," I feel this short, easy-to-read book provides far more information in a clear, concise, no-nonsense format than any ten minute talk my father could have given me.
The life principles Andy teaches are brilliant in their simplicity. The book has Christian overtones, but the information can be applied in anyone's life regardless of religious beliefs and age.
I would highly recommend buying this book for your kids when they are junior high school age or more. Ideally, the children and parent(s) should both read it and discuss it. Some of the concepts require a little more maturity to understand, so the children should simply put the book on a shelf and read it (and discuss it) once a year until they understand the information.
This book is also excellent for older single and divorced men and women, who have made some relationship mistakes, want a fresh start,...

United States on Sep 01, 2016

E. Naugler: Although some comments seemed off (to me), the instructions were very helpful and applicable to the junior and senior teens as well as college and career age. Much needed advice.

Canada on Jun 23, 2015

Stewart Nigel Mears: Im a 42 year old single man, never been married but have a beautiful daughter, played the field and lived wild. Been a single, celibate Christian for over 5 years. Everyone with a pulse and is looking for Love should take a look at this book and apply its principles. Then go and live life to the max

United Kingdom on May 30, 2015

Stephen W. Hiemstra ﻦ: Buy this book. Read it. Single or not, you will be glad you did.

Life has become increasingly complicated in the new millennium, in part, because American culture has thrown out “the rule book”. Some blame the pill; some blame the feminists; some blame the media. Whatever the reason, the irony is that the emotional and financial costs of broken relationships have never been higher.

In his new book, The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating, Andy Stanley writes:

“I’m not all that interested in why things are the way they are. I’m more interested in helping you navigate the way things are. My purpose in writing is to increase your relational satisfaction” (14).

Fair enough. But then Stanley then goes on to offer a rather rare insight:

“I’ve met with many struggling married couples who would describe themselves as having ‘marriage problems.’ But in all my years I’ve never talked to a married couple that actually had a marriage problem. What I have discovered is that people with problems get married and their problems collide. What was manageable as a single person eventually becomes unmanageable within the context of marriage”...

United States on Mar 04, 2015

Drew: I LOVED THIS BOOK!

Whew. Okay. Just had to say that quick a second.

But for real. I've never read anything by Andy Stanley (until this, and I most certainly will check out his other stuff soon!). The real reason I picked up this book was because I thought "Nice! I like that cover design! A lot! Super catchy cover..." and then I was like "Yeah, okay. I'll read that." Figured it might help me out with this whole Drew-likes-this-girl crazy random happenstance that popped up in my life about 2 months ago... and is becoming official soon. Woop woop!

This book was extremely readable. Stanley has a neat way with word that I found super engaging, fresh, and graspable.

The content was STELLAR. I'm a pretty traditional guy when it comes to dating and all that jazz, and Stanley did an EXCELLENT job crafting all the thoughts and feelings I have about what I ought to be doing/being in a relationship. No spoilers here - PICK UP THIS BOOK! Especially if you're a dude (Seriously, check out chapters 6 and 7). But if you're not a dude, this is also a great book for you too! Stanley describes a really practical, really wise way of going about making your relationship as...

United States on Feb 19, 2015