During her single years of life,
a woman can either find herself
or lose herself.
"Everyone longs for love,
and nearly every girl grows up imagining the ideal mate -
a true gentleman who stand out among today's modern men
like a knight among boys.
When he doesn't show up, her dream begins to fade.
Although the thirst for authentic love is ingrained in her heart,
she may begin to settle for less,
imposing her hopes on guys who fall far short of them "
At the age of 18, after breaking off another terrible relationship,
Crystalina felt broken, used, and confused.
The time spent with her ex-boyfriends
were full of abuse, infidelity, and drama.
She sat asking herself:
"Why do I deserve love, after all I've done?
There aren't any good men left, and even if there were,
why would they want me?
Can I really change? If I do change, will it last?
Is love even worth the risk?"
She knew things had to change.
She knew she needed to take a close look at herself,
her standards,
and why she had been settling for less
for so long.
This time, it's going to be different!
"Throughout this book, I want to share with you
not only the trials I faced before my lifestyle change
and the challenges that followed,
but also the rewards of choosing to hope
when you have every reason not to."
Now happily married,
Crystalina and her husband, Jason,
travel around the world
to share the inspiring and life-changing lessons
they learned along their own rocky road to find love.
Each year this dynamic couple
speaks to thousands of single, young people:
listening to their heart-wrenching stories,
and giving them the tools they need
to have successful, loving, God-centered relationships.
While this book discusses serious topics,
it is still easy-to-read, fun, and full of laughs.
The authors are clear that there is a right and a wrong
when it comes to making choices;
however, they share the truth
without preaching, condescending,
or being judgmental in their tone.
Throughout the book, Jason and Crystalina
include letters, emails, and stories
that young adults have sent to them
over the years.
The words paint a picture
of innocence lost, frustration, miscommunication,
and a real hunger for guidance on the issue
of relationships.
They want more than what movies, TV, pop music,
and magazines are giving them.
They want love that is REAL!
Jason and Crystalina have written this book
as a type of manual for single women.
It addresses issues faced by teens, those in college,
and women who have entered their professional careers.
While they recognize that each woman and relationship is unique,
there are common struggles we all share:
"Let's be honest:
countless teens struggle with adult problems,
and just as many adults wrestle with daily drama
that should have ended with high school. "
Inside are 21 chapters -
each one containing a "secret"
to help you attain a new vision of love,
to give you hope for the future,
to instill
confidence in you to walk down a new path,
and to give you concrete tools to help along the way.
Some of the greatest wisdom in this book
is found in excellent lists and examples
that make the lessons easy to remember.
Here are some examples:
Chapter 1
The Top 10 Guys to Avoid
#1 - The Flip-Flopper - "A flip-flopper might waver between being an ex-boyfriend or a current boyfriend, but at least one things is for sure: He's always a future ex-boyfriend. He can't live without you, but he's got a girlfriend. It's the saga of a guy who can't make up his mind, and a girlfriend who sits and waits for him like a puppy on the back porch waiting for her master."
Chapter 2
10 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Dating
* Can I trust him with all my heart?
* Does he treat all women with respect, not just the ones he aims to impress?
* What do his ex-girlfriends think of him? Take a serious look at why his last relationship ended.
* Does he make me a better person, or am I spending my time trying to fix him?
Chapter 3
10 Benefits of a Chaste Life
1 - Chastity weeds out users.
4 - Chastity liberates a woman from drama.
7 - Chastity expresses love.
Chapter 5
Top 10 Ways we Rationalize Bad Relationships
1 - He's really sweet.
3 - We've been together so long.
9 - He'll change.
Chapter 10
6 Benefits of Modesty
2 - Femininity inspires authentic masculinity.
3 - Modesty sets the tone of a relationship.
Chapter 12
Ten Ways to Help a Friend in Need
1 - Don't preach what you don't practice.
3 - Don't get dragged into her lifestyle.
10 - Don't give up on her.
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"If you decide to follow the principles
of this book,
we can't promise that you'll meet
your soulmate next month.
We can't guarantee you'll receive
ten marriage proposals,
let alone one.
But we can guarantee that if you never
give these twenty-one secrets a try,
you'll always wonder
what could have happened if you did." |
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How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul
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About the authors:
For over a decade, Jason and Crystalina Evert have traveled the world
speaking to more than a million singles
about finding love without having to settle for less.
They have authored numerous books on the subject.
Jason Evert holds a Masters degree in Theology and undergraduate degrees
in Theology and Counseling, with a minor in Philosophy
from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
He is also a staff apologist and speaker with Catholic Answers,
giving presentations to teens at seminars and conferences all over the world.
He has appeared on worldwide television defending the faith,
and as a radio guest on Catholic Answers Live
and on radio programs throughout the country.
Jason and his wife Crystalina are on the Board of Advisors
for the National Abstinence Clearinghouse.
Their television appearances include Donahue, Fox News, BBC, WGN, and EWTN.
The couple lives in Southern California with their children.
Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION
1 - No Missionary Dating
2 - Date with Purpose
3 - Love Your Spouse before You Meet Him
4 - Apply the Love Test
5 - Quit Rationalizing
6 - Grow a Backbone
7 - Hang Up on Hookups
8 - Admit It: Friends with Benefits Are Neither
9 - Remember the Meaning of a Kiss
10 - Wear Something Revealing - Be Modest
11 - Love Your Body
12 - Find Your Bridesmaids, Then Your Groom
13 - Meet the Parents
14 - Don't Play House
15 - Break Up, Even if He Smells Good
16 - Forgive Yourself
17 - Choose to Heal
18 - Rise Above the Gossip
19 - Enjoy the Season of Singleness
20 - Believe Again
21 - Testify
NOTES
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Also great for book or study groups!
How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul
can also be used as an invaluable study tool for young women.
Whether it is used as a book study or in a retreat setting,
this book is a great way to encourage discussions
and form strong friendships.
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How to Find Your Soulmate & How to Get to I Do
(2-Book Set)
on sale for $33.94
This discounted set includes:
How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul &
How to Get to -"I Do" -
A Dating Guide for Catholic Women.
Books also sold separately.
Ten years of eye-opening experiences
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equipped Amy Bonaccorso to offer hard-hitting advice
that will help you get real, get practical, and get married.
As a happily married woman, she knows what works,
what doesn't, and gives you the confidence
to date strategically with an eye toward marriage.
This practical and realistic guide for single Catholic women offers you an opportunity for self-assessment, and takes seriously the importance of marriage as a vocation.
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