CHAPTER 4

Growing Your Value

Becoming More Attractive

Tim is a single young man in his early 20s. He wants to get married, have three kids, and a house in the country with a couple of dogs. It’s a great plan, but the only thing missing is a wife. At this point, Tim doesn’t have a girlfriend or any prospects. Tim asked a couple of his good friends about the best way to find a girlfriend that could become his spouse. Should he use an online dating service? Can they introduce him to someone?

Will, Tim’s best friend from childhood, calls him up and says that they need to talk. Will and Tim meet up at the local pub, and Will orders a couple of stiff drinks. He looks very uncomfortable and tells Tim that he has something very personal to tell him. ...

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