Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

[diabolical_Tanya]

I’ve been hearing a lot of people buzzing about Steve Harvey’s New York Times best-selling book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment (HarperCollins) and I must say I wasn’t that interested in reading it; hey, I’m an avid listener of The Steve Harvey Show and almost never miss The Strawberry Letter–so what else could he be talking about. But, after watching his interview on the Today Show yesterday–I headed over to Barnes & Noble and ordered not one but THREE copies–for myself and my two friends.

Harvey talks about the “three P’s” that make up a man and his feeling for you–and they are: Profess, Provide, and Protect. If you are not getting all three of things from the man that you are with–then you may want to reevaluate your relationship–and gosh darnit, I think he’s right!

He also goes into what he means exactly by “acting like a lady” and I love it…especially the part about not being a “chirp girl”.

In case you missed it, here is the video from Harvey’s visit to the Today Show…let’s discuss further after you’ve had a chance to check it out.

video yahsoh

[diabolical_Tanya]

Re: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

From the publisher:
In Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve lets women inside the mindset of a man and sheds lights on concepts and questions such as:
—The Ninety Day Rule: Ford requires it of its employees. Should you require it of your man?
—How to spot a mama's boy and what if anything you can do about it.
—When to introduce the kids. And what to read into the first interaction between your date and your kids.
—The five questions every woman should ask a man to determine how serious he is.
Sometimes funny, sometimes direct, but always truthful, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is a book you must read if you want to understand how men think when it comes to relationships.
I'm glad that Steve is honest enough to admit that his advice is only going to be direct some of the time. This way, when you get to the long meandering passages about how Butter Pecan ice cream is a metaphor for life, or the lengthy whaling descriptions ("Lemme tell you something about harvesting the bones of a sperm whale...&quot, you won't become frustrated by the fact that they have nothing whatsover to do with relationship advice. Way to go, Steve Harvey.

The cover of the book alone is a movie concept: the spectre of Steve Harvey haunts desperate women on dates, shouting advice at them until they get their love lives on track. It's part Ghost Dad, part Hitch for ladies: all laughs. Picture it: Drew Barrymore on a first date with Dane Cook at a romantic restaurant. Wine is flowing, the looks between them are smoldering, and Drew, against her better judgement, leans in for a kiss. Ghost Self-Help Guru Steve Harvey, resplendant in his white suit, pops into frame between them, but only Drew can see him. "Girl, have you lost your mind?" he says, "Have you checked his warranty? When was the last time his tires were rotated? Even Ford has a 90-day rule. You think you're better than Ford?" Drew snaps back in her chair, startled. "Get out of here," she stammers. "I am not a car company!" "Good to know," a confused Dane Cook responds. "As long as we're sharing, I am not a car company either. But I am part hardware store. [points at crotch]"
Think Like A Lady, Act Like Steve Harvey: The Movie practically writes itself!

http://www.avclub.com/articles/act-like-a-lady-think-like-steve-harvey,23529/

[LusciousJohnson]

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i bought this book the day it came out
i like it a lot

i actually just let my friend borrow it today cuz she been asking me since i finished it to let her read it.

[Shine_Eye_Girl]

Re: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

Purchased it the same day it came out.

Read it in a few days.....Steve Harvey is the TRUTH

[j-kid]

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Whe Boopie an Peppa deh? Dem noh like him wan bit. Mi waa hear dem input bout di book.

By di way, di video link naa wuk!

[Marielle]

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I'd need a crash course in America-speak to be able to understand it.....

“chirp girl”??

"how Butter Pecan ice cream is a metaphor for life"??

"The Ninety Day Rule"??