Cracking the Love Code: Six Proven Principles to Find and Keep Real Love with the Right Person

by Janet O'Neal

Learn how to crack the love code and enjoy an honest, open, and fulfilling relationship with the right partner.

Following outdated "rules" or listening to relationship gurus who encourage flirting, tantalizing, and deceiving a partner won't help you find and keep real love.  So who can you turn to for the answers? Janet O'Neal-"The Love Coach"--has helped thousands of people find that special someone, and in Cracking the Love Code, she provides a step-by-step plan for creating a mutually satisfying, committed relationship.  Her realistic, up-to-date approach, comprising straightforward advice and eye-opening information, will benefit everyone, whether you want to walk down the aisle or simply stroll on a moonlit beach.

O'Neal knows there are no shortcuts on the road to a successful relationship.  To get there can be fun and exhilarating, as well as difficult and confusing.  To help you on the journey, she offers the "Six Cs," six principles that should be the foundation of a trusting, healthy relationship.  And because love is not a one-way street, O'Neal discusses not only how to find the best partner but how to be a good partner, beginning

What do you want from a partner? What do you have to offer? Setting short- and long-term goals for a relationship, whether or not you're already involved.
The top seven needs of men and women; how to have yours satisfied; how to meet your partner's.
Turn-ons and turn-offs on dates; spotting "critical flaws" in potential partners; practicing connection skills.
The ten biggest sexual turn-ons and turn-offs for women and men; questions to address before physical intimacy; how to achieve and maintain a satisfying sex life.
Knowing when and if a person is right for you and what to do if you're not sure.   Take the compatibility test and see how you score!
Resolving commitment fears; are you prepared to commit? Take the questionnaire and find out.

Complete with numerous exercises and quizzes to help you make the right choices at every stage, Cracking the Love Code will enlighten anyone ready for real love--it's a hopeful yet practical guide to creating the relationship of your dreams.

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1996

Reviews

[Braeden · Rating 1 out of 5]

According to the author and her 15 step checklist, you better be trying to get with a doctor, nobel prize winner, and orphan advocate before you even consider that second date.

[Vani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most of this book focuses on common sense and developing a healthy relationship based on compatibility, commitment, and chemistry. But it is specific in terms of the issues that a person needs to consider to find, build, and sustain their romantic relationship. This makes it very useful not just for practical real-life purposes but also for building a healthy relationship between characters in a book. I think I can use them to think deeper and gain insight into the characters in books I read and movies I watch.

[Alfred Lotho · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although most of it is true, it is too generalized and ignores each person's individuality. You may argue that of course, it depends on the reader to work on this nuance but it is written in such a way that non-critical readers will just follow.

[Mery · Rating 1 out of 5]

The writer promises to deliver some message you have not heard before. I checked various chapters without finding any useful or interesting information. Not worth the time.

[Amanda-Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Incredibly quick <3 hour listen. Super simple, basic, old school advice. Nothing I hadnt heard before, but some good reminders.

[Katrina Sark · Rating 4 out of 5]

7 needs of women in relationships:

1. To feel emotionally secure, so she can count on her man
2. To feel that she is number one in his life, more important than his work, friends, hobbies and sports
3. To feel that her happiness is a priority to her man
4. To feel cherished (nurtured, honoured and revered), to be told that he is lucky to be with her
5. To be listened to
6. Affection and romance (touched tenderly, not sexually many times throughout the day)
7. For a man to fully embrace her goals and give her encouragement

7 needs of men in relationships:

1. To feel adequate and accepted just the way he is
2. To feel he is in charge of his environment
3. To be admired, respected, and valued
4. For a woman to be his confidant
5. Companionship, shared interests and recreational activities
6. To feel appreciated, not taken for granted
7. Feel sexually fulfilled

[Ellis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, so it is pretty embarassing for me to admit that I read this book, but as it happens, I was searching the library for some good nonfiction to read, and I came across this mushy little jewel. The summary of the book mentioned something about top sexual turn-ons and turn-offs, and in my all-consuming quest for obtaining my sexual black belt, I figured I would see what this little ditty had to offer. It was very much a book for single people. Maybe, if I was into this type of book (relationship/courting advice) I might rate it higher, but for me it was a speedbump in my path toward better reading.

[Misteeyed · Rating 1 out of 5]

skip this one, really.

[Elizabeth · Rating 1 out of 5]

used audiobook; $0.99

[Candace · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and I think it's a must for anyone looking to date.