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Book Review: Dating Stuff, The Things About Dating You Ought To Know

yannibmbr on May 21, 2010
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Welcome to the Urban Dater's first official book club issue. Or something like that. Today, we're very happy to be reviewing a new eBook by one of the most well known dating/relationship bloggers out there, Nando Rodriguez. Dating Stuff: The Things About Dating You Ought To Know is hilariously and thoughtfully narrated by Nando, the “Social Media King” (proudly self proclaimed) behind Nandoism.com.

The book starts off with a bang (in the porno sense, kids) with Nando’s account of a particularly emotional breakup and how it sent him into a tail spin for some years later, which sets the tone for the rest of the book.

Dating Stuff:  Things You Ought to Know About DatingOne thing I really appreciate about this book isn’t really the stories or anecdotes as much as the book demand for serious introspection from the reader to really look at themselves in the mirror and evaluate what they see before them. Nando does this by making the user answer some pretty tough questions. The kind of questions that really makes you think; what are you biggest problems? Are you dateable? Why? What resonates with me is that this book is honest; real honest. When you take a moment to take in what Nando is writing about, it’s a lot more than just making you an awesome and effective dater. It’s about Nando and HIS process and how HE dug himself out of an emotional pit, brought on by a lover’s deceit. He shares his personal insights in the form of “homework” for the reader. I dig that.

Something I feel that Nando could have done more with is to better highlight the social media tools available to daters to plan their dates, scheduling dates (balance more than one person they're dating) or tools that might help someone be a more social media savvy dater. I say this because of the platforms that Nando excels I'm sure he has some amazing ideas for those getting into the dating game. The dude is a Media Slut! He knows what's up!! However, it's only fair to say that the focus is on the reader, the person “getting back in the game,” not the tools of the trade necessarily. Readers will definitely value his Ten tips for creating an effective online dating profile as well as things to be aware of for that first date!

Nando's book definitely has wide-ranging appeal. I think his book will appeal most to those who are just getting back into dating, or the luckless denizens of online dating, as well as the seasoned successful pro, each will find nuggets of information that apply to them that they can apply to their dating/love life. If you're in a relationship, this book probably isn't for you… But you should buy a copy for your lonely friend that you're always trying to hook up with a friend. They'll buy you a beer, or at least vacate your couch so you can “get it on” in peace!

This is an eBook, so you can download it in a snap! You can get your and read more detail about Nando's eBook on his site, clicking this link. Or directly, by clicking here.

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Alex is the founder, creative director and managing editor at the Urban Dater. Alex also runs his own boutique marketing agency in Orange County, Ca: DigiSavvy. Among his treasured pursuits are bike rides with his girlfriend (don't be perverted, now!), hiking, watching the Portland Trailblazers and the LA Angels. Follow Alex: Twitter | LinkedIn

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  1. nandoism June 17, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    wow, I'm the first? I haven't heard that since elementary. What? We're progressive in Texas! Thanks for the awesome review, people will probably think I paid you off in dirty martinis. I can't wait to see what other books you review and thanks again! Love, Nando

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