How to Win the Love You Want

Book excerpt: What does it take to capture someone's heart? Relationship experts Thomas McKnight and Robert Phillips outline a proven formula for lasting romance, built upon the three fundamentals of love -- friendship, respect, and passion. For the first time, this two-in-one volume presents the authors' bestselling Love Tactics and its sequel, More Love Tactics, which combined have sales of almost half a million copies. Together, they form a complete, step-by-step guide to romantic fulfillment and commitment. These imaginative, effective strategies show how to build self-confidence, put one's best self forward, choose the perfect partner, and keep romance alive for a lifetime. The practical and easy-to-follow advice is all here -- from taking that first courageous step to enjoying the companionship of the one you love.