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March 1, 2026

Excruciating but worth it: how a decades-old cult dating book helped me find love

Years of singlehood, dating apps and humiliating set-ups left me skeptical. But Calling in ‘the One’ – surprisingly – worked

Excruciating but worth it: how a decades-old cult dating book helped me find love

TL;DR

  • The author, tired of dating apps and failed setups, tried the "Calling in 'the One'" workbook by Katherine Woodward Thomas.
  • The seven-week program aims to help individuals identify and change attitudes or behaviors hindering their ability to find love.
  • Despite initial skepticism and the demanding nature of the exercises, the author found personal growth and ultimately met her now-boyfriend.
  • The book's creator, a therapist, also conceptualized "conscious uncoupling" and used the book's methods to find her own partner.
  • While not guaranteeing results, the book is presented as a tool for self-discovery and can be beneficial even for those not actively dating.

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