The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands: What Successful Marriage is Really About - Softcover

Schlessinger, Laura

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007194498 ISBN 13: 9780007194490

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

The advice book for married couples which has hit the NY Times Bestsellers list and is sparking controversy. Some might say it's old fashioned advice, others say -- like 'The Rules' -- that it works, and helps couples get along better together. Dr Laura's tell-it-how-it-is relationships book looks at what isn't working in today's marriages and prescribes a new set of values and rules to help make love blossom and marriages work. She tells wives to stop whingeing and work harder at nurturing the family and loving their men and rewards will be duly reaped. A central theme is the three A's: appreciation, approval and affection -- or showing your man you need, admire and desire him. Dr Laura prescribes the following tips, for example: - cook dinner: it's good to talk at mealtimes - Let him play sport and watch it on TV with his mates - Stop badmouthing your husband to your friends - find one or two things to compliment your husband about (no matter how small) each day for 5 days. - Avoid being a nag, and stop it or you will be dumped. - Wear make-up and look your best for your man As one of her readers attests in the opening pages: 'As a man, I can tell you our needs are simple: we want to be fed, we want our kids to be mothered and we want lovin'. And what's in it for a wife? Dr Laura contests that women are in the unique position of having extraordinary influence over their husbands which, when exercised thoughtfully, lovingly and intelligently result in a happier husband who will 'swim through shark-infested waters to bring her a lemonade.'

About this title

About the Author:

Dr Laura Schlessinger, the controversial American talk show host, received her Ph.D. in physiology from Columbia University and holds a postdoctoral certification and licensing in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is the author of six New York Times Bestsellers, including 10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up their Lives, which have sold over 4 million copies to date.

From AudioFile:

The well-known life and relationship expert corrects a misconception she thinks women have about their relationships with men-that wives should get everything they want and raise hell if they don't. Her response to the complaints women have about men calls for women to create a context that influences them positively. Like many of the author's bestselling books and audios, this is a groundbreaking and refreshing lesson. Schlessinger's own friendly and youthful narration makes the presentation a joy to hear in spite of the jarring nature of her message. T.W. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0007194498
• ISBN 13: 9780007194490
• Binding: Paperback