Boundaries in Dating

Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, pastor to pastors, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Throughout his storied career as a clinician, he started treatment centers, created breakthrough new models rooted in research, and has been a leading voice on issues of mental health and leadership on a global scale. Dr. Cloud lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy. Dr. John Townsend is a nationally known leadership consultant, psychologist, and author, selling over 10 million books, including the New York Times bestselling Boundaries series. John founded the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling and the Townsend Leadership Program. Dr. Townsend travels extensively for corporate consulting, speaking events, and to help develop leaders, their teams, and their families. John and his family live in Southern California and Texas. Visit DrTownsend.com.

• CONTENTSAcknowledgments.....9Why Dating?.....11Part 1: You and Your Boundaries1. Why Boundaries in Dating?.....252. Require and Embody Truth.....353. Take God on a Date.....494. Dating Won’t Cure a Lonely Heart.....715. Don’t Repeat the Past.....77Part 2: Whom Should I Date?6. What You Can Live With andWhat You Can’t Live With.....917. Don’t Fall in Love with SomeoneYou Wouldn’t Be Friends With.....1078. Don’t Ruin a Friendship Out of Loneliness.....1219. Beware When Opposites Attract.....133Part 3: Solving Dating Problems: When You’re Part of the Problem10. Adapt Now, Pay Later.....15111. Too Much, Too Fast.....15912. Don’t Get Kidnapped.....17313. Kiss False Hope Good-bye.....18714. Boundaries on Blame.....203Part 4: Solving Dating Problems: When Your Date Is the Problem15. Say No to Disrespect.....21916. Nip It in the Bud.....23317. Set Appropriate Physical Limits.....23918. Set Up a Detention Hall.....257Conclusion.....277