Cindy Lu was sick and tired of failed relationship after failed relationship. Like so many other single women, Lu knew she was a fabulous catch, but she sensed inconsistency between what she felt she deserved in a relationship and what she was experiencing. Struggling with the long-term repercussions of her father’s abandonment and a desire to live up to the happily-ever-after of her namesake, Cinderella, Lu took action.
Combining her self-proclaimed inherently Chinese skills in math and her past dating relationships, Lu developed The Four Man Plan, a systematic guide to finding the man of her dreams. After applying the Plan to her own life, she generously decided to share her treasure trove of dating wisdom with other fabulously single ladies and published her relationship tips in an easy-to-follow gem of a book.
For those of us girls who are more often single than not, The Four Man Plan may seem a bit daunting at first.
“Dating four men at once?” you may be thinking. “I can hardly find one!”
Never fear! According to the author, it’s much easier than it seems. Using Lu’s handy Mantris Graph, any woman can sort out the men in her life by placing them in one of four categories, each with its own requirements and level of intimacy.
As I made my way through The Four Man Plan, I expected to get a few chuckles and a lot of cringe-worthy advice. To my surprise, though, Lu’s laugh-out-loud cheekiness was only outshined by her pearls of tried and true advice, much of which can be applied to any relationship, whether strictly following the Plan or not.
The Four Man Plan is quick and spunky, accentuated by hilarious stick figure drawings that illustrate the anecdotes and principles Lu shares. The beauty of this book is that it far surpasses the average self-help book both in entertainment value and in actual solid advice. As I read Lu’s stories of her own disappointments in love, it felt like a heart-to-heart with a close friend. By the end of the book, I actually felt a bit sad that I was now on my own to fend for myself in the dating game.
Article comments
1 - Attached PlanGrrl
The Four Man Plan worked for me! It's a hilarious read, and doing Cindy's plan led me to THE BEST relationship of my life. I'm loving her website and the advice she gives in the forum right now - www.TheFourManPlan.com - it's a must visit, on or off The Plan.
2 - suziqueue
I bought the Four Man Plan on a lark, figuring it would be worth it for the entertainment value, but not expecting much more than a few laughs. Much to my surprise, the book (and the online Forum) have been tremendous tools for self-growth! I would go so far as to say life-changing. I HIGHLY recommend this book for any and all single women out there! (FYI, I just told my older brother about it today, and he thought the principles and postulates outlined in the book were RIGHT ON! :-)) Run, do not walk, RUN to your nearest bookseller and BUY THIS BOOK!