Filed in archive
Reading Recommendations
by Cherie Burbach on April 30, 2008
Have you read the book, He's Just Not That Into You? It's a great dating advice book from Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo. The book, in case you aren't familiar, came about from an episode of Sex and the City, where the character of Miranda wonders about a date she had where the guy didn't follow up with a girl. Carrie's boyfriend at the time, Burger, tells her simply that the reason the guy didn't call was that he "just wasn't that into you."
Miranda thinks this is the best advice ever, and a new catch phrase is born. Behrendt was a consultant on Sex in the City and provided this line. Never one to miss an opportunity, he then parlayed the success of the episode into a book.
While He's Just Not That Into You [Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2004] doesn't provide any earth-shattering revelations, it does provide a straight-forward answer from a guy about the question every single woman has wondered at one time or another: Why hasn't he called?
The book was so successful that they decided to make a movie out of it. He's Just Not That Into You - The Movie will be released later this year, and will star Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, jennifer connelly, Drew Barrymore, and her new love, Justin Long.
If you haven't yet read the book, I highly recommend that you do so. To give you a little incentive, I have a free copy of the book I will give to one lucky winner. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post saying the worst way you've ever been dumped, dumped someone, or heard about someone getting dumped. Let's share these bad stories to encourage us all to be nicer when we end a relationship!
Remember to add your comment below. I will choose one lucky winner by end of day on Tuesday, May 6th. I'll announce the winner May 7th. Good luck.
Permalink: Win a Copy of He's Just Not That Into You
Tags:
hes
just
not
that
into
you
dating
books
sex
and
the
city
why
hasnt
he
called
understanding
guys
greg
Trackback: http://publish.creative-weblogging.com/publish/mt-tb.pl/121931
Addthis
Ask
Blinklist
del.icio.us
Digg
Fark
Facebook
Google
Lycos
Ma.gnolia
Mr Wong
Netscape
Netvousz
Newsvine
Reddit
StumbleUpon
Slashdot
Tailrank
Technorati
Wink
Yahoo
Vote for Win a Copy of He's Just Not That Into You:
|
Rating: 10.00 out of 4 vote(s) cast.
|
Response from:
Jay Kloosterman
(04/30/08 9:25am)
Nice book...Looks like a interesting read.
Response from:
Kim
(04/30/08 9:52am)
I would love this book
Response from:
Frances Watson
(04/30/08 10:03am)
I need this book
Response from:
Karen M
(04/30/08 10:40am)
I'd love this!!
Response from:
Tonya Keener
(04/30/08 11:07am)
My daughter is having problems with her boyfriend and I don't trust him as far as I can throw him. Please send me this for her to read
Response from:
Natalie
(04/30/08 11:44am)
I love this book!! THe worst way ive heard someone get dumped was over the phone, thats just not cool.
Response from:
Susan Smith
(04/30/08 12:49pm)
The worst way I have been dumped is through email.
Response from:
susan varney
(04/30/08 1:31pm)
told by my exs best friend
Response from:
Melissa Reeder
(04/30/08 2:15pm)
I would love to win this book!
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
Response from:
jesy
(04/30/08 2:39pm)
may need the advise
Response from:
Shannon Baas
(04/30/08 2:59pm)
Getting dumped over the phone on xmas.
Response from:
Dee
(04/30/08 3:38pm)
I got dumped in horrible pain right before going into emergency surgery to have my gallbladder removed.
Yup. Pretty sure I could use this book.
deeelama[at]gmail[dot]com
Yup. Pretty sure I could use this book.
deeelama[at]gmail[dot]com
Response from:
Lynne
(04/30/08 3:59pm)
The worst way I got dumped was to have a friend tell me she ran in to my guy and he told her we weren't dating anymore (was certainly news to me).
Response from:
linda chaput
(04/30/08 4:45pm)
I heard of someone being dumped or stood-up on their wedding day.Now that's extreme and it would be embarrassing and hurtful.
Response from:
christopher h
(04/30/08 4:54pm)
dumped by text message
Response from:
Don Schraier
(04/30/08 6:37pm)
The worst way I was ever dumped was by being shot at with a handgun.
Response from:
Jannet Tseng
(04/30/08 7:17pm)
Before my ex moved to New York to live with his brother's family. He told me he will give me his new home address and phone number in New York, but he never did. So I have no way of contacting him.
Response from:
Cheryl English
(04/30/08 9:04pm)
I was dumped on Thanksgiving Day by a real turkey, so I went out and found another one. I'm sure at this time, they both have been tarred and feathered. Thanks for the giveaway.
Response from:
Carole
(04/30/08 10:41pm)
One of my friends was dating a man she worked with.
She knew it was over when he "shared" his calendar for the week (which they had done faithfully every week) and she saw that she was no longer on it.
He had been nasty enough to put a speed dating evening on one night, hair washing another....a real prince! She was best done with him.
She knew it was over when he "shared" his calendar for the week (which they had done faithfully every week) and she saw that she was no longer on it.
He had been nasty enough to put a speed dating evening on one night, hair washing another....a real prince! She was best done with him.
Response from:
taner
(04/30/08 11:25pm)
i realy need this book
Response from:
Stephen Saunders
(05/01/08 1:41am)
I want it.
Response from:
Mya Brooks
(05/01/08 10:54am)
Let's just say I didn't want to do something, so he left me stranded 5 miles away from home.
Response from:
sarah
(05/01/08 10:56am)
The worst break up I ever heard of was through text messaging. Harsh.
Response from:
Katie Nelson
(05/01/08 11:08am)
For Valentine's day I gave my boyfriend of almost two years a shadowbox full of fun mementos, a handmade card, and three roses (to represent me, himself, and his sweet daughter). In the frigid snowy elements outside his condo building garage at 6am, I waited for a car to come out so I could sneak in to delivery said gift.
Later, when we got together for our V'day dinner at an expensive restaurant (on my dime), we had a huge fight which later lead to him breaking up with me in bed after proposing "one last f**k".
When he drove me home "Against All Odds" was playing on the radio..."How can I just let you walk away, just let you leave without a trace..." Jeeeez.
Later, when we got together for our V'day dinner at an expensive restaurant (on my dime), we had a huge fight which later lead to him breaking up with me in bed after proposing "one last f**k".
When he drove me home "Against All Odds" was playing on the radio..."How can I just let you walk away, just let you leave without a trace..." Jeeeez.
Response from:
Desmond
(05/01/08 1:51pm)
One guy dumped his girl at their actual engagement party
Response from:
Terri D
(05/01/08 6:29pm)
The worst way is by text message.
Response from:
Sharla Toigo
(05/01/08 7:35pm)
I love the story of the woman who got left at the altar (I can't imagine anything more humiliating) and then decided to have the reception anyway because she wanted to celebrate not getting married to such a loser. You go girl!!
Response from:
terri
(05/02/08 2:02am)
i got dumped at a Christians couple retreat in the mountains. Left a note on the Bible and took the car. We were told no cell phones or anything else to distract us. No phone, no car, and 2 days left. I got a ride home with a couple who "preached to me the entire way. 2hours!!!
Response from:
Kristin
(05/02/08 4:34am)
I got dumped by my boyfriend when I caught him with one of my best friends. I was so shocked he told me "Sorry but I love her, it's over with you and me" before I even got the chance to start yelling.
Response from:
bunny
(05/02/08 6:55am)
I have been dumped by my ex who was going out with his best girl friend behind my back. What an asshole.
Response from:
Kathy Scott
(05/02/08 11:34am)
Please
Response from:
Kelly H
(05/02/08 9:00pm)
Me please!
Response from:
Pamela Scott
(05/03/08 10:59pm)
He asked me to marry him and dumped me three days later without discussion.
Response from:
Samantha Pruitt
(05/04/08 2:59am)
I was just about to call him to break up, then he called me and broke up with me!!! uuuuurghhhh!
Response from:
Sylvia Porter
(05/04/08 4:07am)
i think the worst kind of dumping is vie text message, yup!
Response from:
Anthony Hedden
(05/04/08 8:57am)
text message
Response from:
Madalyn Jones
(05/04/08 10:10am)
Sounds like an interesting book.
Response from:
jeanette malan
(05/04/08 11:29am)
over the phone that really sucks
Response from:
Roxy
(05/04/08 5:12pm)
The worst way I've been dumped is through an email listing everything my sig. other didn't like about me.
Response from:
Judy
(05/04/08 11:44pm)
My daughter was recently dumped by text message....heartless!
Response from:
C. Clemens
(05/05/08 12:06am)
I would say the worst way is text message.
Because they didnt have enough balls to call you and face the music. Chickens!
Because they didnt have enough balls to call you and face the music. Chickens!
Response from:
Laci
(05/05/08 7:13am)
I moved to NYC from NC and changed my number ;)....never to be seen or heard from again!
Response from:
stacy thorman
(05/05/08 12:01pm)
I could really use this book. lol
Response from:
Barbara Fox
(05/05/08 12:15pm)
He called me up, told me to hang on, then played the song that goes...."no time left for you" Jerk.
Response from:
Lisa Mays
(05/05/08 12:56pm)
I loved this book! Everyone should read this book!!!!!
Response from:
Marion Burgess
(05/05/08 1:09pm)
I was dumped at a bar which is not good because I just drank more and more of course!
Response from:
Ed Nemmers
(05/05/08 2:57pm)
"I like being single" was what I was told. Except, why did you pursue me and then go on about your deep feelings for me?
Response from:
Sylvia Belle
(05/05/08 3:40pm)
This is an interesting book
Response from:
Carol Drury
(05/05/08 6:37pm)
being left at the alter would be the worst I would say!!! As a marraige counselor, however, I have heard about the worst in people!!
Response from:
K Cleaver
(05/05/08 6:41pm)
Been dumped by asking what was wrong, then only hearing silence. I got a big lump in my throat and knew it was over. I walked out after leaving my engagement ring and 4 years of my life behind.
Response from:
William Sims
(05/05/08 7:07pm)
i want to win
Response from:
Kathy Mullins
(05/05/08 7:35pm)
I ditched a guy halfway through the first date because he said he voted for Bush. I could NOT date a guy who is foolish enough to vote for the worst president we have ever had. I told him right after he said that he voted for Bush there was NO chance for any kind of a relationship with him. I was appalled that he thought that Kerry, a man who served honorably in VietNam, was more evil than Bush, the AWOL coward! I sure am glad I never had another date with that guy! Voting for Bush is a mortal sin in my book!!
Response from:
Melanie
(05/05/08 9:57pm)
over the phone at Christmas after being lied to for 3 months (he conveniently forgot to tell me about his other girlfriend)
Response from:
Lara Aleff
(05/05/08 11:07pm)
The worst way I was ever dumped was on an instant messenger. So tacky! I'd love to win this book. I've been wanting to read it!
Response from:
Jeanine Price
(05/06/08 3:14am)
Barry and I had been dating for 5 months and then he just stopped calling.....WTF!!!
Response from:
Bobbye F
(05/06/08 5:52am)
I actually remember this episode of sex in the city! Anyhow the worst way that I was dumped was by the guy sending his new girlfriend to tell me it was over! We were all friends and it was hard to be very mad, because I wasn't that into him, but it stung a little when they got married a year later!
Response from:
Carissa D.
(05/06/08 7:19am)
I would love to read this. I wasn't dating this person, but I did blow off a date for a dance in jr. high. I still feel bad about it 15 years later.
Response from:
sarah woods
(05/06/08 7:27am)
Just simply a nice gift to receive for Mother's Day. Best of luck to all who enter the contest!!! Many Thanks
Response from:
Lindsey
(05/06/08 7:43am)
He just stopped all communication.
Changed his cell phone number,moved away not to be heard from again.
I talked to one of his friends and he
said O yea he had been seeing this
other chick for awhile.After five years of dating him this is all I get?
Changed his cell phone number,moved away not to be heard from again.
I talked to one of his friends and he
said O yea he had been seeing this
other chick for awhile.After five years of dating him this is all I get?
Response from:
Lily Kwan
(05/06/08 8:00am)
The worst way I was dumped was with a telephone call.
Response from:
Lisa F
(05/06/08 8:16am)
by phone
Response from:
Buddy Garrett
(05/06/08 8:35am)
the worst is never saying anything. The only way the person finds out is when he or she is seen with someome else.
Response from:
* * ALiesa * *
(05/06/08 9:42am)
I wasn't dating this person, he did however blow off a dinner date. Guess He's Just Not That Into Me!
Response from:
Rossana
(05/06/08 9:44am)
I regretfully dumped a person by moving and not giving him my contact information, this was after 2 years of dating too. Sorry!
Response from:
Mary
(05/06/08 10:43am)
i dated my first b/f for 5 years, and had to dump him over the phone because i didn't have a car at the time..crummy though it was
Response from:
kathy
(05/06/08 11:08am)
I was going with a guy for about 6 months. One Saturday he told me that this was our last date. I later found out that he got married on Sunday. Was he into me?
Response from:
Susanne Troop
(05/06/08 11:45am)
He had another girlfriend!
Response from:
Timothy Sternberg
(05/06/08 2:43pm)
Nice book.
Response from:
Donna Kozar
(05/06/08 6:55pm)
Being dumped by phone was the woest.
Response from:
Cindi
(05/06/08 8:02pm)
Hi, I watched Greg's talk show for quite awhile and he always talked about his book! Then, all of a sudden, the show was gone. I had a guy who I truly loved, walk right in front of me with his new girl. I had to quit my job! Thanks,Cindi
Response from:
Melissa Reeder
(05/06/08 8:43pm)
In High School I got dumped on my front doorstep.
Response from:
Rosanne Morrison
(05/06/08 9:27pm)
Heard from a friend he got married! He had the nerve to call me after his baby was born while his wife was at a shower. Didn't even know he had another girlfriend while we were together! What a jerk. Wound up with such a better guy who I've been married to for 32 years.
Response from:
Sarah Freimann
(10/06/08 6:52pm)
My guy tells me he's "just a loner" and that he DOES love me... in the mean time, he doesn't want to talk online or on the phone - i only see him once a month and when i do, we never have sex - it doesn't bother him if we go for a couple months without seeing each other... I've heard this book is AWESOME and I NEED it!!
Response from:
rachel
(02/23/09 2:16pm)
this looks awesome, just saw the movie
Response from:
rachel
(02/23/09 2:17pm)
looks great, just saw the movie
Subscribe
Use the search to look for other interesting posts
| RSS |  See all blog subscribe options |
 What is RSS? | |
| Yahoo! |
|
| Addthis |
|
| Bloglines |
|
| Newsletter | |
| Follow us on Twitter! |
