F--k Love

By: Michael Bennett M. D., Sarah Bennett

Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor

Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's Summary

Many people have opinions on the subject of romantic relationships - why they're so hard to find and so difficult to maintain - but the real source of trouble isn't too complicated: it's that we are choosing our partners based on love, excitement, lust, attraction, neediness...on feelings. Instead of helping listeners find true love, Dr. Michael Bennett and his comedy-writing daughter Sarah reveal the practical, commonsense criteria for good partnerships that will allow real love to develop. Finding a good partner involves losing preconceived notions about who your dream date might be, so the Bennetts helpfully appraise the pros and cons of eight traits people most commonly seek: charisma, beauty, chemistry, communication, sense of humor, family stability, intelligence, and wealth. They suggest you'll have better luck finding a partner in a bar or online if you focus on ideas like mutual attraction and respect and common interests and common goals. With helpful quizzes and case studies inspired by Dr. Bennett's practice, F--k Love is packed with enough advice and wisdom to help you avoid the relationship nightmares that led you to this book in the first place. Contains mature themes.

©2017 F--K Feelings LLC (P)2017 Tantor

Critic Reviews

"Gives the middle finger to the self-help genre...Refreshingly blunt." ( Harper's Bazaar)

love and relationship reality check

I really enjoyed the author's emphasis on the characteristics that can be distracting when dating and looking for a lasting relationship. By bringing these characteristics down-to-earth, the advice comes off as reasonable and encouraging.
My only complaint is that I could have done without the multiple choice questions, and some of the asides were a bit harsh and judgemental at times. i.e. the segment on what's person's name says about them.
All in all a good book for those getting burned-out on the whole dating scene and need something to encourage them to keep going with renewed confidence and knowledge about what's really important.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great advice... for dating in high school

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

This book is incredibly basic. There is no depth here and no insight to be gained. It might be fun to listen to if you just came out of a cheating break up and you are mad but there is very little to be learned here or to take forward into new and better relationships. A waste of time and a waste of money in my opinion.

7 of 10 people found this review helpful

Really thoughtful but a bit black and white

I really enjoyed this book and it certainly gave me a lot to think about. It's filled with good advice and relatable situations. Having said that, It was very much geared towards a middle class, American audience. Also occasionally the book reinforced negative stereotypes about people in non-traditional careers or those with troubled backgrounds (a lot of prison jokes). However, I think the volume of information required some generalization. Overall the book was very helpful- if taken with a grain of salt.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Felt GOOD Laughing Out Loud after so long!!

I found a little pleasure in a time of much pain, a reason to laugh through all my tears, ability to forgive my past, and a roadmap to a happier future!! 😄 (and many ideas on how to keep people VERY much at distance if I choose so.)
Just couldn't stop listening & will Again & Again and then Pay It Forward.... 😊😊

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

funny and entertaining

Great book. More people need to read this. Makes a person reflect, laugh and be thoughtful.

Not for me

I was embarrassed to open my phones audio player around people because of the tittle. I did not even get to finish chapter one.

Pretty informative

I'm a 25 year old guy and I found most of the informative relatively familiar, although not always experienced (Thank god). I'm not sure how others would relate, but I found this book to be a solid ground for recollection on past mistakes that I, or the person I dated, may have made. The advice I have heard will give me a great hand as I search for a better partnership in life. It's also pretty funny, especially when you can relate to the character stories. It was a book I'm glad I invested in.

great book!

real advice for everyone! in all levels of relationships, a must read! preferably before you find yourself locked into a toxic relationship... good luck!

made me think

Great book. Gives a good perspective on what to look for in a long term mate

Really straight forward

This book showed me the many mistakes we can make when looking for a partner and where to cut it off. It was raw, uncut, and unapologetic. I would read again!!