The Truth: Keepin' It 100: The Blueprint to Relationships

by Mario Rivers

Do you yearn for that special relationship and crave that feeling that we all have to be needed and wanted by someone that we love? Are you still wondering why guys can’t act right or why women continue to thrive on drama? If you've been asking yourself questions about why it seems we just can’t get it right, and you want more, here’s a blueprint. In this book, the author uses his life experience, and the experiences of others close to him to give relationship advice. The manuscript is structured to give advice for different stages of a relationship, from the pre-relationship advice on how to approach a potential partner, to how to initially enter into or start a long lasting relationship and make the foundation strong. The book gives advice to both sexes on how to give the best approach to a relationship. As the title suggests, this book places importance on “keeping it 100” with a partner. The author travelled the world and has been to more than 25 different countries spanning 15 years, all of which he interviewed several women and men of all ages, ethnicities, and cultures about the intricacies and details of their relationships. The Truth provides answers to today's most pressing issues about relationships, and lays out the roadmap to help you navigate. This book may appeal to readers interested in relationship self-help books.

144 pages, Paperback

Published February 25, 2016

About the author

I'm Mario Rivers, a Relationship and Life Coach. I'm an Author, Podcaster, and Motivational speaker. I help strong, intelligent, motivated & driven people learn to build strong, healthy, meaningful relationships and excel in every area of their lives. I've spent a good 15 years collecting data (accidentally) while partying hard all over the world on different dating criteria in different cultures, and a lot of the same similarities and issues remain true in all those culture between different ethnicities. That's what I shared in the book.

I'd like to help equip you with the knowledge and tools to experience great relationships and great fulfillment in your life. I'm going to help you solve issues in your life, love and your relationships. I've travelled the world and collected data, and done lots of research to bring you the solutions to some of the most frequently asked questions about life and relationships.

To learn more about me and what we do, visit www.mariorivers.com

I also just started a brand new podcast titled: The Relationship Resolutions Podcast where we talk about life challenges and all things relationships. If you're interested, please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes by going here: www.mariorivers.com/subscribe

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Reviews

[A. Teez · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

Despite the erotic material I write, my husband has often told me that I am naive. Reading Mario River's book confirmed that I am. My husband treats me like his angel, and I have forgotten this is not so for everyone. It saddens me for the audience Mario addresses. His heart is reaching to the less fortunate than I.

If you are searching for politically correct relationship advice, fancy words with perfect grammar, and a book filled with words from a PhD's recorded scientific data, this book is not for you. Mario writes it as he sees it and speaks to his audience with a slang sort of youthful language. He uses phrases like: "my woman," "your man," "ratchet chicks," "swag," and "crib"- which by the way is not referring to an infant's quarters.

Mario Rivers speaks truths, words of wisdom about trust, confidence and forgiveness. He advises to let go of the negative baggage of one relationship in order to succeed in another. He speaks of this in Chapter 7 Baggage Claim. This chapter is excellent reading for the adolescent girl, single mother or for anyone considering entering a relationship with a person who already has children. Mario speaks fatherly in this chapter, and I can imagine him talking to a young girl who is growing up without a father. He gives sound advice.

Chapter 8 Sex & Intimacy is also noteworthy. The paragraph that begins: “Be your guy’s fantasy,” is exactly what Mario Rivers is referring to when he says “straight talk.” Mario is teaching to value the self as well as honor your lover in that specific paragraph, the entire chapter and book.

Some of Mario’s words will not be found pleasing, as he speaks mostly to women from a man’s perspective. The words are not politically correct, but his overall message is what is worthy of note. Mario wants to bring family values back to this country via harmonious relationships, and I believe his book is a step in that direction. I applaud Mario Rivers for the courage, discipline and determination of compiling his thoughts and experiences for such a noble purpose. I give The Truth: Keepin’ It 100: The Blueprint To Relationships 3.5 stars for its purpose of inspiring love, intimacy and healthy relationships - something I am already so blessed to experience.

A. Teez

[La-Shanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A review for "The Truth: Keepin' It 100 The Blueprint to Relationships," discusses how to maintain a healthy relationship through trust, faith, confidence, openness, and acceptance. Regardless if you are new to the 'game' or have years of experience, what you put (effort/investment) into a relationship is usually reciprocated in terms of what you get out of it. When you take a leap forward and say "I do," be sure that your standards of love, financial stability, faith, and partnership has a solid foundation i.e. 'rock solid.' Temptation is out there waiting to shake up your life especially if you are not a strong woman or a strong man. What I like about author Mario D. Rivers relationship advice, is that I can attest that I have been through some of those, "stay away from" a specific kind of relationship in which God was not first and it became toxic. When your faith is in tact, you should be able to love and support your partner through good and challenging times. I recommend this book to people who may have not looked in the mirror to see who they are and what they want in a real relationship.

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as part of a Goodreads Giveaway.
This a straight talking book for men and women about the truth behind what we want in a relationship and how to get it. It's simple and honest and I think a lot of people would gain from the insights this author puts across.
Everyone starting off in a relationship or beginning to date would probably benefit somewhat from reading this.

[Mario Rivers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite

The Truth: Keepin' It 100 - The Blueprint to Relationships by Mario Rivers is an intelligent book for those who want to develop deep and meaningful relationships and learn how to make them last. In the heart of the book is the powerful message that truth saves, that it simplifies things, and creates the foundation on which trust is built. Rivers draws inspiration from firsthand experience in marriage and interviews with couples at different stages of their relationships to offer a timeless gift of advice that every couple will find useful. While this book can be an eye-opener for many couples with shaky relationships, it will be a gentle reminder to those who have found true love to not be negligent about the values that make it last.

Rivers writes with confidence and simplicity, and his expression flows very naturally. The book reads like a heart-to-heart conversation with a sympathetic author. Readers at different stages of their relationships will find something to take home in this book. Rivers has intelligent advice for singles considering a relationship, young couples, and married people who are struggling to make things work. From handling the negative thought patterns that can sabotage a relationship to taking care of self and embracing the truth of who we are, Rivers comes across as an expert in the area of relationships. His language is simple and clear and will appeal to readers of different ages. The Truth: Keepin' It 100 - The Blueprint to Relationships is one of those books that will provide a roadmap for those who want to create meaningful relationships, a practical companion for anyone who wants to take their relationship seriously.