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deluciate's review against another edition
2.0
Some entertaining stories, but mostly a reflection on the idea that introverts prefer to do some things differently, and that's okay. I didn't find any earth-shattering new material.
mnordhof's review against another edition
1.0
I received this book in a goodreads giveaway. Being a single introvert I was excited to read this. However, I did not learn anything in this book. I think that the main problem for me was that the author seemed to have shyness confused with introversion. This two things often go together but, not always. It also seemed to me that she presented potential problems in a relationship but did not really give any strategy for dealing with these potential problems. The overwhelming theme of the book seemed to be that everyone has different levels of need for human interaction and that is okay. I am guessing that if someone already knows they are an introvert this book will not be helpful.
mmwiseheart's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book to be very helpful. I definitely saw myself in the descriptions of introverts and how they think and feel. Some of what was talked about were things I have heard before, such as going to places where the type of person you would want to date might be. A lot of it was new information. For example, I never considered before whether I would want to date an introvert or an extrovert and what exactly that would mean. I recommend this to introverts, whether or not you’re looking for a romantic relationship, because it really helped me to understand myself better.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
3.0
I am a single introvert, but I am not currently looking for love, and the reason I read this book was because I thought it would be interesting and would give me some good ideas for my fictional characters. The book was theoretical and experience-based, filled with introvert's anecdotes, and was not scientific or precise, so if you're looking for something more academic, this is not the answer. This book is intended for people who want practical help and encouragement for how to find a love interest when you'd rather stay home on the couch than go mingle at a party.
This was an easy read, with short chapters and ideas broken into manageable portions. Because much of the information is distributed categorically, it is often repetitive. While that may be helpful to reinforce the information for some readers, it bothered me. However, on the positive side, if you're curious about just a few topics and you don't want to read the whole book, it's possible to just read the parts you need, because the book does not build on itself.
Overall, the book has some good thoughts, and points out areas of potential conflict for introvert/introvert and introvert/extrovert pairs. Even though I have never been in a romantic relationship, I could relate to a lot of this from platonic friendships, and it was helpful to think through some of the concepts in an orderly way instead of talking circles in my head. The book offers a few practical solutions for some of the relational issues that arise from personality combinations, but for the most part, it just lays out the main ways a potential problem could develop, and leaves you to think through it on your own. This might bother some readers who really want practical ideas, but I thought the vagueness was respectful, because it acknowledged the complexity of human personalities and relationships, and didn't pretend to have any easy fix for problems. It is different for everybody.
I enjoyed this quick and easy read, and although I would not highly recommend it, I think it could be helpful and encouraging for the right audience.
This was an easy read, with short chapters and ideas broken into manageable portions. Because much of the information is distributed categorically, it is often repetitive. While that may be helpful to reinforce the information for some readers, it bothered me. However, on the positive side, if you're curious about just a few topics and you don't want to read the whole book, it's possible to just read the parts you need, because the book does not build on itself.
Overall, the book has some good thoughts, and points out areas of potential conflict for introvert/introvert and introvert/extrovert pairs. Even though I have never been in a romantic relationship, I could relate to a lot of this from platonic friendships, and it was helpful to think through some of the concepts in an orderly way instead of talking circles in my head. The book offers a few practical solutions for some of the relational issues that arise from personality combinations, but for the most part, it just lays out the main ways a potential problem could develop, and leaves you to think through it on your own. This might bother some readers who really want practical ideas, but I thought the vagueness was respectful, because it acknowledged the complexity of human personalities and relationships, and didn't pretend to have any easy fix for problems. It is different for everybody.
I enjoyed this quick and easy read, and although I would not highly recommend it, I think it could be helpful and encouraging for the right audience.
kelly04's review against another edition
4.0
If, like me, you are familiar with introversion and/or relationship psychology at all, at lot of the content of this book will be review. I was surprised, therefore, when I found the book making me stop and think regardless.
I guess that's the advantage of having an introvert author; just having that viewpoint taken and articulated by the text was encouraging at several points. Introvert that I am, I had never been that into the dating scene, so I picked up the book wanting a light, quick, but focused discussion of how introversion impacts attraction, dating, and relationships. And that's exactly what I got.
This is the sort of book that you bring your own baggage to, so if you know yourself to be an introvert or to be in a relationship with one, I would recommend at least flipping through it. The chapters are short and easy to read through, and I would be willing to bet you'll find a line or two to ponder.
Oh, and for what it's worth, I'm related to a marriage counselor, so I can vouch for the author's recommended reading being top notch.
I guess that's the advantage of having an introvert author; just having that viewpoint taken and articulated by the text was encouraging at several points. Introvert that I am, I had never been that into the dating scene, so I picked up the book wanting a light, quick, but focused discussion of how introversion impacts attraction, dating, and relationships. And that's exactly what I got.
This is the sort of book that you bring your own baggage to, so if you know yourself to be an introvert or to be in a relationship with one, I would recommend at least flipping through it. The chapters are short and easy to read through, and I would be willing to bet you'll find a line or two to ponder.
Oh, and for what it's worth, I'm related to a marriage counselor, so I can vouch for the author's recommended reading being top notch.
luna_m's review against another edition
4.0
Being a single introvert, who isn't actively looking for love but open to it anyway, this book really opened my eyes on some issues like being more active in my social life and overall more open to opportunities.
I can get "people-weary" quite fast and it makes it difficult to meet new people or even go out with my own friends, the author encourages you to go out of your comfort zone at your own pace (which is great!). Looking for a romantic partner doesn't mean having to sacrifice your introversion or having to "fake it", which I hadn't thought about before. Also it talks about relationships with introverts alike and extroverts, giving a basic roundup of the possible interactions and some conflicts that might arise during the relationship.
So overall, this is a good book. Not spectacular or eye opener but good.
I can get "people-weary" quite fast and it makes it difficult to meet new people or even go out with my own friends, the author encourages you to go out of your comfort zone at your own pace (which is great!). Looking for a romantic partner doesn't mean having to sacrifice your introversion or having to "fake it", which I hadn't thought about before. Also it talks about relationships with introverts alike and extroverts, giving a basic roundup of the possible interactions and some conflicts that might arise during the relationship.
So overall, this is a good book. Not spectacular or eye opener but good.