51 Things You Should Know Before Getting Engaged

by Michael Batshaw

Book Overview

Have You Found "the One"?
The decision to get engaged is one of the most exciting and important decisions you will ever make. 51 Things You Should Know Before Getting Engaged offers the insights and techniques necessary for a successful engagement and marriage. Psychotherapist Michael Batshaw gives you the tools to decide whether your partner is the right one for you, and if so, how to keep it that way. Some of his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596525487
• ISBN13: 9781596525481
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Turner
• Length: 137 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

A gem of wise thinking about your relationship

As this little gem of a book makes clear, most of our heads are filled with a lot of nonsense about what romantic relationships are like, which cause us a lot of trouble when we enter a relationship for the long term. Our society gives us lots of advice (albeit not always so useful) about finding and falling in love. But other than bumbling through it ourselves, where do we come across real and useful advice for how to navigate the inevitable difficulties and challenges that arise in every serious relationship? This book, while small, simple, readable and straightforward, packs a punch and will probably change the way you think about your growing relationship, at whatever stage you are. It is alternately comforting and challenging, wise and playful. If you read this book, what is the value of pain it might save you, and enrichment it might bring to your life? I guarantee you it will be more than 10 bucks worth! You can't go wrong.* *Well, there is one danger - I recently almost leant my copy to a friend who was debating whether her relationship was worth staying in. But she decided it was too risky to leave lying around the house! Then again, perhaps this is too cautious -- if you ARE going to pop the question, or break it off, the book is small enough to be easily concealed...

straight up, essential wisdom

This book is deceptively simple in presentation, though within the short time it will take you to read it, your view of your relationship may be radically altered- for the better! It certainly caused me to do a bit of soul-searching about my current (and past) relationships. What I liked about it was that it manages, in a much more direct (and at times humorous) style than most, 'to cut to the chase' so to speak and crystalize for the reader some of the key principles behind the establishment of a trusting and loving relationship between you and your would-be spouse. For those already applying this book's principles you may find validation here that you're on the right path. For those not employing some of these principles, well get ready for some serious reassessment of your relationship! While the book is entitIed '51 Things You Should Know Before Getting Engaged' I think it would very helpful even for those in relationships that may not yet be on the verge of tying the knot. Maybe they should rename it "51 Things You Should know Before Getting into Any Relationship Whatsoever!" A wonderful, quick and informative read. Highly recommended!

Great Book - A Must Read!

This is truly a great book. It's amazing how much helpful advice and wisdom is contained in such a compact easy-to-tote volume. Michael Batshaw is an intelligent and gifted writer. He is cleary a skilled therapist who knows his subject matter. He is clear, concise, and insightful. A great deal of useful information is contained within the book. Each of the 51 chapters is brief, covering just several pages. I found this format to be very helpful, as it was succinct and crisp, enabling me to easily digest key points in a brief period of time. This is likely to be a beneficial book, not just for those considering getting engaged, but to anyone in a serious relationship. I highly recommend this book!!!

Very helpful! Highly recommended for anyone in a serious relationship.

I totally agree with the previous reviewer! Mr. Batshaw has amazing insight into the reality of romantic relationships. He keeps it simple. He has great insights. I especially liked the chapter called "Get off your High Horse" and "Hollywood Gets it Wrong"... He delves deep but writes with a sense of humor. I think every woman should read this book and I can only hope for our sake that many men will read it too :).

A little book with a lot of wisdom!

This is the best book about relationships that I have ever read. It's well written, insightful, and completely digestible. I found so much of it completely relevant to my own relationship. This is a little book with a lot of wisdom. It's a great way to get real and get clear about where you're at before it's too late.