The Girlfriend Test: A Quiz for Women Who Want to Be a Better Date and a Better Mate

Love it!!!!

Gives insights as to how American women are viewed by men from a behavioral standpoint.

It's strange how sometimes a sequel can be better than the original. I had good things to say about Wendy's first book, The Boyfriend Test -- but I have to say that this one is MUCH more consistently excellent and light years kinder to both men and women, a must-read if you were a fan of TBFT. Once again, Walsh affects the informal, chatty "girlfriend" style readers of TBFT will remember. But this time the emphasis is on equiping women with the tools to take an inner journey of discovery crafted so as to make them "a better date, and a better mate" on the other end. Once again, there are scored tests and detailed elucidations for each item. But the real heart of this book is at the beginning, and even more so at the end -- when Walsh lays out her personal wisdom about the work needed to build life's most important adult relationship, as well as the rewards of doing that at-times painful, always revelatory work on yourself BEFORE you hit the trenches looking for a man to share your life with. Drawing on her MA in psychology (and especially something called "Attachment Theory"), Wendy gently, frankly and patiently guides her reader to a place of such inner strength that any guy worth his salt would be crazy not to fall head-over-heels for her. Once again, she shares personal anecdotes so you know it's real. And unlike in her other book, you finish this one with a satisfied sense that all loose ends have been tied up perfectly -- like the pleasantly full feeling you get at the end of a perfect meal among close friends. So once again, I find my single, male self endorsing a book by and for women on the subject of dating and relationships. And this time, guys, I can wholeheartedly assure you: Wendy Walsh really DOES feel warm things toward us! In fact, the astute reader of both books will note that Wendy puts women through one more test than she subjects us to. But perhaps the very best thing here is the sense you'll come away with that the word "test" has a whole different meaning than it did in school -- being less about scoring points, and more about self-realization and keeping your eyes open, keeping your heart and soul's radar on so as to sidestep life's landmines and go straight for the gold. If you're a man, this may be interesting. If you're a woman looking to develop a higher relationship IQ, "The Girlfriend Test" is pure gold. Good for you, Wendy!!

Nothing professional about this book, the advice is nonsense --just a catchy title --just remember to believe in yourself and spend the money someplace else.

lost interest in reading

I've read both the boyfriend test and girlfriend test. Finally someone broke the dating game down so that the novice dater who is looking to become a girlfriend knows what men are looking for in a potential gf. Wendy illustrated the steps that we need to get through in a clear, light, and humorous way....Before reading the girlfriend book, I had great difficulty understanding my role as a woman throughout the different stages of dating...I'm a more confident dater now...by doing the tests, I can gauge where I am in the relationship...I must say it is a must read for the woman who want to become gf someday...it's now a reference book that i refer to all the time...the chapters are short and easy to understand.

I wish this book was around 10 years and two marriages ago. It taught me that it is as much about me as it is "him." It is a must read if you want to learn about what you can do to take responsibility in a relationship. I was lucky enough to meet Ms. Walsh at the Barnes and Noble book signing in Santa Monica. She was late due to a miscommunication, but waiting was well worth it. Ms. Walsh is warm, funny, full of insight, and also generous. She was so appreciative to those who waited that she bought each of us a copy of the book. If the commitment and respect with which she treats her readers is an indication, Ms. Walsh is truly an expert on relationships.

I am thrilled that Wendy Walsh has come out with another book. Ms. Walsh writes as if someone (my best girlfriend maybe?) were sitting at starbucks chatting with me. I am married. Pretty happily at that. But did I take the test? yes! Did I pass? yes! Oh my lucky lucky husband!!!! And I have the test results to prove it. I am buying a copy of THE GIRLFRIEND TEST for every girlfriend I have; married or not.

As described. Gave to my stepsons girlfriend for xmas as a laugh and it did. More of a party table present.