The Practical Guide to Men: How to Spot the Hidden Traits of Good Men and Great Relationships

Where are the good men?

Good men are everywhere, and they are searching for terrific women. So why are they hard to find? And why do so many women make life-altering mistakes by choosing the wrong men?

The answer is distressingly simple. Good men don't always know how to attract women, and women don't always recognize good men. It's as if there is a wall between the most compatible people.

But don't despair! The Practical Guide to Men holds time-tested wisdom for spotting good men who are searching for great relationships. You'll discover...

• The three pillars of a good man. Great relationships begin with the best raw material. Men of character possess these basic traits.
• The twelve-point man inspection. Men who succeed in relationships have the right tools for lasting romance. These questions will help you evaluate his relationship readiness.
• Ten self-deceptions that lead to costly relationship errors. Life is too short to suffer through bad relationships. Find out how to avoid common mistakes women make when choosing men.

Written by a happily married man who is also a clinical psychologist, The Practical Guide to Men is a celebration of romance, and it's the perfect guide to finding love in these complex times.

(This book was originally published under the title Is He Worth It? How to Spot the Hidden Traits of Good Men.)

Shawn T. Smith is a clinical psychologist in Denver, Colorado. He is the author of Surviving Aggressive People, The User's Guide to the Human Mind, and The Woman's Guide to How Men Think. He also writes a blog at ironshrink.com. Shawn lives with his wife and daughter, and their dog.