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“The Compleat Courtship” by Nancy Van Pelt - Everything you always wanted to know about Love and Relationships but were afraid to ask

“The Compleat Courtship” by Nancy Van Pelt - I’m back to my reading moments and this is the book I’d rather label “Everything you always wanted to know about Love and Relationships but were afraid to ask”

I find it hard to sleep lately, and so I try to read some of the books I brought with me. But, after having my breakfast I passed by my aunt’s small library. As I was going through some of the books, I found this book entitled “The Compleat Courtship” by Nancy Van Pelt. It’s written exclusively for people in Love. It basically discusses varoius topics about being in a relationship and answers questions like:

Why Date? What do fellows like in girls? what do girls like in fellows? To kiss or not to kiss. The makings of a good date. How to survive a breakup. How to tell if you are really in love. Love Versus Infatuation. Petting. How far is too far? Guidelines for expressing affection. Premarital sex. Intimacy without sex. Living-in. God’s plan for sex. How to know if my partner is ready for marriage? The most important factor when choosing a mate. The best age to marry. Religion and mate choice. Marrying a divorced person. Interracial marriages. The purpose and length of engagement. How intimate should engagement be? It’s time to see the doctor. The Past - How much should I tell? How to break an engagement. A note to the broken hearted….

There are also interesting topics like, “Everything you always wanted to know about honeymoons but were afraid to ask” and the In-Law Crisis.

Don’t you know that a successful marriage begins with a successful courtship? This book “The Compleat Courtship” will help you discover the exciting adventures of dating and courtship. If you’re in a dilemma right now, it might just be what you need. This is no paid promotional material, in fact I don’t even have any idea who Nancy Van Pelt is, but she writes very well. It’s really an interesting book, and I recommend it to everyone.

Update: 

I just gathered a few additional info about this great author. Nancy Van Pelt has other interesting books aside from The compleat Courtship and Compleat Marriage. You can check them out in Amazon. Here is a short list:

Smart Love: A Field Guide for Single Adults by Nancy L. Van Pelt (Paperback - May 1997)

How to Talk So Your Mate Will Listen and Listen So Your Mate Will Talk by Nancy L. Van Pelt (Paperback - Nov 1989)

The compleat tween by Nancy L Van Pelt (Paperback - 1985)

Como Hablar Para Que Su Pareja Escuche Y Como Escuchar Para Que Su Pareja Hable/ How to Talk So Your Mate Will Listen and Listen So Your Mate Will Talk by Nancy L. Van Pelt (Paperback - Jun 30, 2005)

We’Ve Only Just Begun: A Guide to Successful Courtship by Nancy L. Van Pelt (Hardcover - Jul 1989)

To have and to hold: A guide to successful marriage by Nancy L Van Pelt (Unknown Binding - 1980)

Train up a child: A guide to successful parenting by Nancy L Van Pelt (Unknown Binding - 1984)

From This Day Forward: Blueprint for Family Happiness by Nancy L. Van Pelt (Paperback - Aug 1985)

The compleat marriage by Nancy L Van Pelt (Unknown Binding - 1979)

How to communicate with your mate (Bettes living series) by Nancy L Van Pelt (Unknown Binding - 1979)

Highly Effective Marriage by Nancy L. Van Pelt (Paperback - Mar 2000)

Get Organized!: Seven Secrets to Sanity for Stressed Women by Nancy L. Van Pelt (Paperback - Mar 1998)

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6 Comments »

  • recel said:

    a book worth recommending indeed! i’ve read it ove and over again and still isn’t tired of reading it once more. LOL Nancy Van Pelt is an author, a great author at that. she also has A COMPLEAT MARRIAGE book and both of them are perfect! :)
    recels last blog post..getting in touch with an old, old friend

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    Lex Reply:
    September 11th, 2008 at 7:23 am

    Yeah… :) I just tried searching for her through google and I think she has her own website, I’ll check out her other books. Nancy is indeed a great author.

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  • nancy said:

    Hi there again Lex…

    There I already have read your contest mechanics. I should be staying some other time to read your writings. Think this is interesting. I might join. Thanks for the invite.

    I was having some issues with blogger lately that took much of my attention kaya medyo out of reach ako these past few days but now I’m back. Have to make up, tho, but I’m still interested to join the contest, lol!

    Happy weekend na muna for now!!

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    Lex Reply:
    September 12th, 2008 at 6:33 pm

    I’m so glad you’re back and that you could join. I hope evrerything goes well with you Nance :)

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  • MsRay said:

    I’ve read both The Compleat Courtship and The Compleat Marriage and I agree that both books are really good. Highly recommended to couples and those planning to get married.

    MsRays last blog post..Gimme a Break

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  • Lalaine said:

    Sounds like a cool book. I’ll try to look for that here..

    By the way, I’ve changed my URL na pala.. pwd favor? can you update my URL to http://www.lalainesworld.com in your links!

    THanks!

    Lalaine’s World
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