“I really identified with the ‘Love Cocktail’ part.”

“Put the DVD in the player and could not stop watching it, very compelling!”

“Great job, keep up the great work, this is very important info!”

“Many couples would improve or enhance their relationships if they would see and apply the information shared on the video!” 

“The DVD is professional, informative, and thorough. It avoids the stagey and the "afterschool special" feel. It isn't preachy, while getting a strong and important message across. The camera work is excellent and the audio is very clear. There is also great variety between experts, the public, and personal stories.” D. Johnson, Filmmaker

What Booklist magazine says about The Real Deal!

“Being in love is euphoric. Young adults new to these powerful emotions feel that the relationship will last forever! This thought-provoking program asks such questions as, "What is love?," "Why is marriage important?;" "Is living together a good choice?;" and more. Experts––including counselors, judges, clergy, and psychologists––explain various aspects of love, relationships, and marriage––stressing the need for maturity before making major life decisions. Host Yvonne relates some of her personal choices and tells how these decisions changed her life. Despite a pro-marriage view, the program is not overly preachy, presenting concepts in a common-sense, practical fashion. The experts straightforwardly–– and sometimes humorously––discuss issues. Suggested for high-school and public library collections to support discussions on life choices and interpersonal relationships.”

What a teacher says about showing of The Real Deal in a High School Health Class:

"From the moment the students began viewing the video, they were engaged, asking questions and responding to the issues raised, reflecting on relationships they had seen or been involved in. They began to see healthier choices and that they had the power to create more positive outcomes.”

Here are comments written by students:

“What I liked most about this class in about the different levels of attraction and love.  The reason why is because attraction relates to my relationship and really made me think”(female)

“The thing I mostly like about this program is that you get to learn about all the harmful conditions that can occur so that you can know ahead of time.”(female)

“I have learned about the progression of love and being intimate with someone and what order it should be.”(male)

“The program deals with actual facts and information.  Are there any more classes offered after school in the area?”(female)

“I liked the most the advice given on keeping a healthy intimate relationship.”(male)

“I liked knowing that there are teens like me and they’re going through the same situations.”(male)

“I like that they interviewed all those married couples.  Yes, I learned that it is good to have a happy relationship.  I think they should let adults watch ”(male)

This was very informative.  They were realistic about life.”(male)

“What I liked most was that the Real Deal is telling us how to have a smart relationship and how to do good (well) in life.”(female)

“It explained how to have an ever-lasting relationship.”(female)

“I liked when we learned that marriage is best for love and for the children so that the children don’t blame themselves for a divorce or problem.”(female)