May I Kiss You? A Candid Look at Dating, Communication, Respect, & Sexual Assault Awareness

By Mike Domitrz

May I Kiss You? is an in-depth look at the realities of dating and intimacy. While most people simply "make their move" on a date, Mike Domitrz reveals why asking first makes all the difference.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972928200
• ISBN13: 9780972928205
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Awareness Pubns
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 5.8"

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On the complex contemporary issues surrounding dating

May I Kiss You? by Michael J. Domitrz is a sexuality, and awareness guide focusing on the complex contemporary issues surrounding dating, intimacy, and above all, the importance of asking first. Stressing the importance of coming to a mutual understanding concerning the most private moments, and with a firm view of the problems of sexual assault and harassment, May I Kiss You? has the very highest recommendation for all anyone of any age who seeks to pursue a romantic relationship -- and should be readily available in every high-school, college, and community library in the country.

Never give up your self-respect

"I asked my friends, 'How do you date?' and soon learned that the average male's actions on a date were not far from the motivations of a serial rapist. Males were assuming what women wanted and then acting upon their own assumptions. Our society was teaching females to accept this unhealthy dating culture." ~Michael J. Domitrz Michael Domitrz is a nationally renowned expert on dating. He travels the country teaching students, parents, educators and professionals about respect and sexual assault awareness. His life was changed when his sister was raped in the fall of 1989. He started to question how he viewed dating. Over the years he created a program to change the way people view dating, respect and sexual assault. "May I Kiss You?" takes a look at more than sexual assault. This book asks challenging questions, provides thought provoking scenarios and presents dynamic solutions. Whether or not you have decided to wait until marriage or think you could never be raped, this book will give you the insight you need to not only protect yourself, but to protect the person you are dating. Michael Domitrz discusses body language and how unreliable it can be. He asks if you are sending the right messages to your dates. What is very interesting is how males and females read body language in a completely different fashion. While the male's reaction includes ideas about how the woman is very interested, the female's response will include statements reflecting her nervousness and how uncomfortable she is with a particular situation. Recently while watching a movie, the man asked the woman if he could kiss her. How often does this occur? Should it occur more? The author thinks it should. I have to agree that women will find this romantic. Of course, I can't see that a guy would have to ask each time. As a relationship progresses into various stages, mutual respect and trust will guide more than questions. Right? The author doesn't seem to agree. The author makes some interesting points about how you should receive consent or you could be acting under the parameters of a sexual assault. The emotional pain and trauma from a sexual assault can be intense. Victims can react in dramatic ways, drop out of school or want to move away from the area where the assault occurred. "Sexual assault can happen when two good people are dating each other and one person acts with disregard for the other person's feelings and rights." So what do you do if you feel you have been raped? Chapter five gives you the resources you need to take action. The author says that you always have the right to say STOP. Personally, I think you should think about what you are doing way before you need to say stop! If you don't want sex, then perhaps putting yourself in the position of being alone with a person is not a good idea. A Mob Mentality is however something to consider. Hanging around with the wrong types of people can be equally harmful. The author also discusses "Weap

College Students Must Have It!!!!!

This is a must have for any high school or College student: man or woman. Parent's, this could save your daughters life! I recently had the opportunity to read this book as well as hear the author speak in a candid seminar on my college campus. We were enlightened so much with the information he has to share. The content provided in this book is priceless-and if you ever get a chance to hear the author speak-Don't miss it!!A MUST HAVE!!!!

Sensational! What you never thought about is answered.

The most important issues facing our youth today have been addressed in this sensational book on dating and sexual assault awareness. The angles taken by Domitrz reach the inner most thoughts of all ages, giving the reader detailed solutions to the entire dating experience.A must read!

May I Kiss You?

A major gap in socializing males and females in our society is that society does not inform them how to communicate their romantic and intimacy interests. As a result, some people seek to communicate these interests by "groping", or in other nonverbal ways. Sometimes such nonverbal communication leads to a sexual assault. The author of this text, Michael J. Domitrz, advocates an approach involving "asking for permission". This common sense approach needs to be taught by schools, by parents, and by the criminal justice system. Readers will quickly grasp the approach, and have more exhilirating and romantic relationships. Use of this approach will reduce the incidences of date rapes and other types of sexual assaults. l