Men Are Like Fish: What Every Woman Needs to Know about Catching a Man

by Steve Nakamoto

Book Overview

5 Star Highest Rating: An exceptional book Most single women have experienced the sinking feeling of fishing for a date from someone special without receiving so much as a nibble. It is enough to make... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967089301
• ISBN13: 9780967089300
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Java Books
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

NOT Manipulative

I'm a recently divorced 50-something-year-old woman. I only vaguely remember what dating is all about/like, and felt I needed a 'brush-up course' before tackling the now (increasingly frightening) dating world. I chose "Men are Like Fish..." because it was a cute title, and I was intrigued by the fact that it is written from a MAN's perspective. Being manipulative, coy, or false in any way does not figure in to Mr. Nakamura's advice. This refreshingly honest book advises leading with your brain, but following with your heart - advice that I have given my daughter - but had forgotten for myself. I'm sending this book to my daughter ASAP, as it's really about being happy and sharing that appropriately and safely with interesting men.

If someone is giving you the keys to the kingdom, why would you refuse?

I loved this book and Mr. Nakamoto is really giving us women the keys to the kingdom. Men Are Like Fish should not be overlooked. It is filled with many "cheat sheets" that you can use to quickly check the pulse of your current relationship (or of the current man in your life). If, after having compared the relationship to Mr. N's key points, you still think your man is worth spending more time with, then you can give a little slack on the line but you'd probably want to check back in a week or two to check the temperature of the waters. If the waters haven't changed, then you have your answer and you should jump ship as fast as you can or you're headed for the falls. I see no problem with having this book around, it can also be used to measure your other relationships. Many of the items on his lists, you may already know in your heart; but, wouldn't it help to have it handy to remind you what's really important to consider when you want the relationship to last a long time? If you can put up with the constant references and metaphors to fishing, this book is very easy to read. (I can't seem to get into the other guy's book, He's Just Not Into You.) Buy Men Are Like Fish, you won't regret it. It's worth the tiny investment. It's your happiness that's at stake here after all.

Creative Mosaic of Dating and Relationship Wisdom

"Even in today's sophisticated world, some things change slowly, if ever at all. This is especially true when it comes to the traditional game of love that is still played between the majority of women and men." ~pg. 29 Steve Nakamoto has written a highly enjoyable book for women who are seeking true love with a man who is committed to his partner's greater good. Men Are Like Fish is so enlightening in regards to relationships; it might be the only book you initially need to realign your focus as you journey into the ocean of romantic depths. Not only will you realize what you have been longing for in a relationship, you will now be able to apply universal wisdom to enhance your relationship. Why don't men call back and how are men spooked? How do you let go of past disappointments and embrace future hopes and dreams? What are the main ingredients you dream of in a romantic relationship? How do you create a situation of deep emotional attachment? What are the main qualities men are looking for in women? How do allusive men act and how do you get their attention? How powerfully do you attract men? Take the "bait self-quiz"...very amusing and there is also a "Big Fish Test." Where do you find the Big Fish? A list of Favorite Fishing Spots is an amazing resource and goes way beyond meeting men in typical bars, etc. Why are conversational skills the bond of companionship? Do you appreciate the man you are interested in - what is the depth of the attraction? "Men can be very charming with their manly strengths and boyish personalities. But underneath a man's charm lies a foundation of character. If consistent, lasting, and fulfilling love is your objective, character is one of your only reliable indicators." ~pg. 105 As a woman I found Steven Nakamoto's writing highly entertaining and the quotes throughout the book were well chosen and very appropriate for his topic. Are you ready to move from passive observer to enlightened relationship goddess? This book draws on timeless wisdom, well-researched personal development advice and an advanced level of empowering insight. The author is especially well read and seems to have a deep interest in women finding a life that is emotionally fulfilling and creatively satisfying. Men are Like Fish is not only for women who want to find a new romantic relationship, it is also for women who want to maintain a high level of emotional satisfaction in their current relationship. 100 Stars and beyond... ~The Rebecca Review

The core concept is you!

Ladies; If you are down and blue about dating, this is the book for you! I purchased this book looking for answers on how to gain back a lost relationship and found so much more. This book does describe what you have to do to be successful in the dating process with men, but more importantly, most of the advice about dating is also advice on how to get the life that you want. What I didnt understand until I read this book was that I would drive any potential suitor away quickly be cause I hadnt ever provided my own happiness, I thought being in a relationship would do that for me; I thought that another person would complete me(now I know it wont) and was so desperate for a relationship that I could spook away even the neediest of fish. This is a great book and I would recommend it for every women who does not think that she has what it takes to provide an outstanding life on her own- as a man will truly only provide the "icing on a cake built by you", and getting that idea into you head is 99% of the battle. Thank you Steve Nakamoto for putting your most valuable life lessons into a great bok about dating!

Insightful and humorous

This is a down-to-earth book with a lot of good advice, or rather healthy and insightful observations. The book is more focused on self-improvement and how-to-be your very best as well as on what attracts and repels men (though a good number of qualities listed would attract or repel women, too), rather than on specific communication techniques. The suggestions are more general in character with tips on building self-confidence, self-esteem, gauging one's appeal and attractiveness across the board and few extra tips and ideas on where to meet, what may men run in the opposite direction (again, a lot of the things listed would make women run in the opposite direction, too), etc.