Essential Manners for Couples: From Snoring and Sex to Finances and Fighting Fair-What Works, What Doesn't, and Why

by Peter Post

From the man who closed the lid forever on the "toilet seat debate" in the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men comes the follow-up book that paves the way for couples everywhere to fix relationship problems before they start. Peter Post offers the secrets to a long and happy marriage or partnership--without psychoanalysis or prescription medication. The good news: often just a few simple words or actions can mend a rift. Essential...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006077665X
• ISBN13: 9780060776657
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

ESSENTIAL MANNERS FOR COUPLES

We used to use good manners; but, it seems through time this art is being lost. When I came across this book I bought it and am not disappointed becasue it is very helpful, especially to enlighten your spouse in a way that won't offend. After all, my point is to make better relationship not build a wall between us. If you feel this way you will enjoy reading this book of today's good manners. While I may not agree with everything exactly because I still believe in many of the good old fashioned manners, this book offeres some etiquette that I hadn't been exposed to; like, snoring! and fighting fair...I think anyone interested in improving his/her manners or learning about what good manners even are today, this is a very good book. It even covers the 'art of listening' which too many don't do now-a-days. I recomend this book. :-)

It's About Time Someone Wrote a Book Like This

What's the etiquette for sex, dividing the chores, snoring, where to go for the holidays, sleeping on the couch, getting along with the spouse's friends? The author reminds us that actions, appearance and words greatly affect our relationships. The recommendations he makes may seem at times to be obvious, but too often couples forget to base their own actions on "consideration, respect and honesty." He lists "Etiquette Imperatives" that cover the not-to-be-ignored basics for couples. Peter Post is the great-grandson of Emily Post and he wrote Essential Manners for Men plus monthly etiquette columns. The reviews have been quite favorable: *"Thorough...straightforward....Resolving those hot-button issues...may well prevent a public flame-out." (New York Times) *"stresses handholding and communication." (Atlanta Journal Constitution) *"Most of us could stand to be reminded once in a while to be nice to each other." (Chicago Sun-Times)

A revelation for some men

I enjoyed this book. I agree with C Clark that it is indeed a book that men should read. A lot of what is in the book is just common sense courtesy and manners in a relationship. However, many people(mostly former single men) will want to be reminded of how to act in a relationship in order to be beloved by your girlfriend or wife and her friends and family. Peter Post is quite funny and he continues the Post tradition in providing etiquette lessons for us all.

Buy it for your brother. Now.

To a woman, much of the content of this book seems fundamental. But you know those stories you tell your friends about something insensitive your boyfriend did? Something that seems so obviously clueless to you and your gal pals? This book can help. I think that for men relationship etiquette doesn't always come naturally, and words of guidance from America's premiere etiquette authority can really help. Good luck!