One of the most famous dating products out there. Great advice on women’s psychology and the ideal attitudes for dating success. Clear explanations in simple language, easy to understand and relate to for any guy, no matter how clueless.
The Bad
Not as advanced as many of the newer products out there. Does not teach much about cold approaching (it is mostly good psychology and conversations tips, but not “real” cold pick up).
The Bottom Line
This book is excellent as a starting point, a great foundation for beginners. It is written with the newbie’s perspective in mind, so you do not need any game or previous experience to understand it. The conversational style makes this an easy read, and the content is gold for newbies. If you are unsure about this whole seduction thing, and it seems weird or a bit creepy to you, you will feel comfortable with this, and it will definitely open your eyes to many things you did not understand before.
DETAILED REVIEW
A classic, still relevant
The original Double Your Dating ebook came out a few years ago and was one of the first ebook to give real, quality seduction advice to men.
Since then many more advanced dating products have been released. Compared to what you COULD learn about women and dating, this could be considered basic. Yet, this ebook is still one of the most popular “first read” for beginners. It is still being described as life-changing by many. It is also the first book that many “advanced”, experienced “pick up artists” recommend to their friends who are just getting started.
Simple language, no non-sense approach
The reason is probably its simple language and no non-sense approach. The author, David DeAngelo, explains everything in a way that any guy can relate to. All the points and theories build on each other, and the reader is taken by the hand on a journey of awakening. Bit by bit, he learns about women’s psychology and why most guys do not understand it. Common mistakes are pointed out. Counter-productive beliefs and attitudes are explained in detail. Every point makes sense and is easily acceptable and applicable by any guy, no matter how clueless.
“Acceptable” is an important word here, because many advanced products are a bit too “out there” for beginners (Paul Janka’s Beyond The Digits come to mind). Many people like (or NEED) to get into this gradually, and this is why this book is still popular today.
A great deal of the book is about psychology. From the female perspective: how women work and what women want. From the male perspective: the mindset you need and the behaviors to avoid. This is all well explained and most of the big psychological dynamics are covered.
On the practical side, the book relies mostly on the “Cocky & Funny” approach, which works but is a bit limited. On cold approaching, sustaining great conversations, and dating strategies, better products are out there, although the content presented here is still good.
A great starting point for beginners
Overall, this book is excellent as a starting point, and a great foundation for beginners. It is written with the newbie’s perspective in mind, so you do not need any game or previous experience to understand it (another excellent ebook written in this perspective, but with very different content, is Vin DiCarlo's The Attraction Code – it is a good companion to this ebook for beginners).
If you are unsure about this whole seduction thing, and it seems weird or a bit creepy to you, you will feel comfortable with this, and it will definitely open your eyes to many things you did not consider before. You can then move on to more advanced products if you want to (such as Venusian Arts’ Revelation ebook or Real Social Dynamics’ Blueprint), but even with just this book you should already change your behaviors and very significantly improve your dating life.
Summary:
An overall explanation of how female psychology works, what most guys do wrong and how they can improve their dating life.
Table of Contents/ List of Topics Covered:
The book is broken down into three parts and 9 chapters:
Part 1: How To Think About Success With Women
Chapter 1: Women Don't Make Sense
Chapter 2: How I Discovered What Works With Women
Part 2: How To Communicate With Women
Chapter 3: How To Develop A Personality That Is Irresistible To Women
Chapter 4: How To Use Communication And Humor To Attract Women
Chapter 5: On Looks and Body Language
Part 3: Exactly What, When, And How
Chapter 6: The Basics Of Style and Class, Plus More On How To Fascinate Women
Chapter 7: Where and How To Meet Women
Chapter 8: Getting Physical
Chapter 9: Keeping Her Attracted To You, Or “How To Have a Long Term Relationship
What You Get:
The Double Your Dating e-book + 3 bonus e-books
I got into the pickup community by reading "Double Your Dating" too(is anyone noticing a trend here?). its a great book, I need to read it again I havent read it in a while.
I'm about half-way through reading "Double Your Dating", and I have to say I'm enjoying it a lot. It's not as systematic as Mystery Method
, it teaches you not to overthink everything. Be yourself, don't change who you are to conform to someone elses desires, keep approaching and you'll find someone who's going to be attracted.
David Deangelo is really a fenomenally good writer...DYD is just awesome; start with it and read it again when you are further down the process; everything you didn't understand before, you will understand now.
Definitely a recommender! David D rocks!!!
I read David DeAngelo's DYD 3 times and every time I got back to it everything became even clearer.
I more than recommend reading this ebook, even if you're good with the ladies.
Read it at least once, it's an easy read…
My advice is similar to what most everyone else is saying. It was the first book I read, it's what got me into the community. It has a lot of information, definately worth reading.
But it's not nearly as effective as the Mystery Method, in my opinion. David DeAngelo basically gives you a broad set of rules to follow, some tips and maybe even a couple short routines to use, but he has little structure. The Mystery Method gives you an entire structure to use, breaks the entire pick-up into a science.
The other thing, and this is completely just my personal views, but after reading the Mystery Method and the Game, I don't believe being cocky and funny, one of DD mains points, is as effective as he does, especially when your in comfort. Mystery even says cut back the negs when in comfort, something I doubt DD would agree with.
