So I Went Out With This Guy Last Night.... is a wonderful, insightful and very useful book. It has helped me to see many things in my life in a new light. I recommend it to any young woman to help guide her through the hectic world of dating!
This workbook, written by a father of eight, provides a common sense, straightforward, honest and practical approach to dating. The conversational dialogue should capture an audience previously overlooked.
The “Snapshot” worksheets included provide a good framework for self-reflection, self-evaluation and goal setting. These attributes, crucial for success in life and for forming solid relationships, help promote increased resiliency, self-confidence and self-esteem.
Documenting dating experiences and the lessons learned will provide a wealth of material for future reference. The “Snapshots” can also be used as an opportunity to open frank dialogue with family, friends and dating partners on important matters, thereby strengthening relationships and teaching compromise.
Overall this workbook reaffirms the importance of self worth and mutual respect in the pursuit of happiness and success in all aspects of life.
Developmental Pediatrician
To sum up in a word “So I went out with this guy last night…” it would be, Enlivening!
In a world where the influence of music, movies, fashion and social acceptance is prevalent, I find this Dating Journal to be a real golden nugget of treasure. I love that every point is ‘food for thought’. The Snapshots are so fun and absolutely give us girls permission for introspection and provides opportunity for clarity of thought.
It’s an enjoyable and stimulating way to help us embrace this stage of life no matter what our age! ‘So I went out with this guy last night…’ assists us in discovering who we are and what we want out of life.
As a parent of dating teenagers and this is a ‘must have’ for my girls. As one who is experiencing the dating world again, this is a ‘must have’ for me too!
So I went out with this Guy Last Night... facilitates the introspection of priorities sought in partners. It has the potential to be therapeutic in unveiling early relational patterns when completed with sincerity. Overall a fabulous tool to help oneself in the journey to find the right partner.
Clinical psychologist - Marriage and Family Therapist
I so wish I had one of these when I was growing up. I dated so many dolts and some great guys...I just didn't see the difference. A lot of heartache could have been passed by.
"This is a really wonderful book. I am hoping all my nieces will be smart enough to read and use this journal!"
"Your concept and capture of the need for knowledge and support for girls is amazing, and your gentle non-preachy non-threatening approach is just what they need. I work with young people every day, and see such a benefit from this book. I have already recommended it to several friends, and will continue to do so."
"What makes the journal so useful... are the questions (the) snapshot pages ask"
"Unlike an old-school Dear Diary journal, (So I Went Out With This Guy Last Night...) makes it hard for a girls feelings to cloud her judgement. It also forces her to be honest"
"What (Higham) has provided in his journal is a way to ask the right reflective questions. The questions help girls (think about) character... and ultimately, help them find a man of character who shares their values."
