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  • How Men Can Manage Risk in Dating and Marriage
  • By: Shawn Smith
  • Narrated by: Chris Abell
  • Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (222 ratings)

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By: Shawn Smith
Narrated by: Chris Abell
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Summary

For men, love is a high-stakes gamble. The right woman can be the best part of a man's life, and the wrong one can lead to personal and financial ruin. In today's climate, no man should venture into romance without a reliable risk-management strategy.

The Tactical Guide to Women delivers a solid plan for allowing the right women into your life, and keeping the wrong ones at a safe distance. You'll discover how to:

  • Identify good women of low drama and high character
  • Reduce your vulnerability to women who seem perfect for you - but aren't
  • Spot the early warning signs of emotional instability

You'll also learn:

  • Critical techniques for seeing women clearly
  • The most common mistakes that lead men into disastrous relationships
  • How to reduce the odds of a good relationship going bad

Impeccably researched and backed by the author's decade of clinical experience, The Tactical Guide to Women provides men with desperately needed, rarely discussed strategies for finding sanity, joy, and companionship. This is not another book about getting laid. This book is about not getting screwed.

©2017 Shawn T. Smith (P)2017 Shawn T. Smith

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Yowza! Golden nuggets throughout!

Dr Smith dispenses some seriously usefull advice in this clear and concise audiobook! From 'red flags' to look out for when dating, to an overview of how to handle a divorce, the information here will be incredibly appealing to men of all ages (particularly single guys or those who seem to consistently attract bad women).

This is the first audiobook i paid for outside of the monthly fee and i'm very glad i did. I'll buy the physical book too for quick referance.

Very easy to listen to and understand as the book has been excelently written and has clear and expressive narration.

All round excellence.

Thank you Dr Smith.

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tough break up survivor

This was recommended but entrepreneurs and cars to help me understand why the same romantic mistakes keep happening to me. just got out of a long term relationship from idealised to demonized. I couldn't understand why, now I do. I cannot recommend this enough.

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Excellent book. Highly recommended.

This short book could save you a lot of time, money and frustration. The content is worth it's weight in gold. Lots of data references to back up it's messages too. Every man should read this book at least once and preferably before he's started a long term commitment with someone.
I have the audible version which is read very well with great vocal clarity.

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Great book!

Essential reading/listening for all men! Men need to understand the current relationship landscape and this book will definitely help!

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I wish I’d heard this 20 years ago

Essential listening for guys navigating the modern dating scene. Concise, profound advice that is informative, transformational and ultimately delivers an optimistic message to men wanting to find their best match.

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Continuous Improvement

This book is just what I needed. I knew and understood the majority of the topics, but hearing it in a clear and constructive manner was invaluable.

I will be listening to this book again!!

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Could have been much better

Not what I was expecting. Too much waffle and neurobabble, not enough actionable advice. I kept wanting to scream 'GET ON WITH IT'. Some people like it but I got fed up halfway through, which is rare for a six hour audiobook. The narrator is decent though. I'd recommend Robert Glover's 'Dating Essentials for Men' over this any day.

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Well worth the listen

some very good advice and backed up with research. Will listen to again to make sure I take all the advice in.

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Incredible stuff. I’d recommend that every man in the world has to listen to this book. Provides exceptional insight, understanding, advice and guidance.

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What men need to know.

I just wish this book had been around 30 years ago. It should be mandatory reading for every young man.
The book lays bare all the behaviours of the modern female, backed up by the science behind these theories, and what to look for so you can discriminate between the rare good woman and the majority of women who are just wasting your time.
Just brilliant, it really is.

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  • 26-12-17

a book that is as important as the rational male.

the book is outstanding and every man should read this before dating or consider marrying a woman. I plan on going through it a second time. this book is as important as the rational male series.

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  • 29-05-18

Thank you - very insightful and useful

I was near a point of giving up on woman. This book was very helpful, at re-igniting what I know to be true. Woman can be good hearted, kind and appreciative. Listening to this book can save you thousands in uneccesary therapy and painfully giving away everything you stand for and have worked so hard for. Don't lead with money to impress. Time for men to be good, courteous, show compassion and love, yet vigilant in standing for what is right and not be abused or mistreated. Equal justice and rights.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 23-02-18

Insightful and Amazing

A must read for all boys and men. It is master advice whether you are in a relationship or not.

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  • Amazonn
  • 02-11-20

Debunks female nature

I've listened to this for twice. Full of information, and basically helps men like us navigate better in sexual market place.
I got a reference to this book from Entrepreneurs in Cars channel.

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  • paul anderson
  • 03-12-19

Don't read this book if you want to learn about wo

This book was weak it does not teach you much about how to deal with women in relationships but more so focuses on the women to avoid and personalities to avoid and their repercussions of marrying are being with the wrong woman not very helpful for dealing with women

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  • Don
  • 06-06-18

Eye Opener

I learned a lot about myself from this book and I feel well armed for moving forward in future relationships. The author is informative and an advocate for men. Refreshing and insightful.

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  • David Vaughan
  • 14-04-18

Both my son’s will get a copy!

Essential wisdom for me that they don’t teach us in school. Should be required reading for college Juniors.

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  • Daniel
  • 08-01-18

Required Reading For Any Man

This book should be required reading for any man that's either dating or married. I think that all or many of the most important topics aren't taught in school, navigating relationships is one of those subjects. It is sooo important. Not knowing the risks ahead can set you up for disaster. It's sobering advice from someone that knows a lot about this topic, lots of insight. The book it presented in a very objective, positive, rational way. Get this book, men need to pull the wool from their eyes.

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  • David
  • 20-04-21

Wow! Just wow!

Well written and referenced. The narrator has given a flawless delivery. Though, there are a few instances when you can hear him turn the page (script). I recommend this book for every male on the planet. It should be required reading/listening before high school graduation.

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  • Vinny
  • 02-04-18

A MUST FOR ALL MEN AND BOYS!

This book should be read by all men about the current conditions facing men regarding women.

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