The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands (Paperback)

The #1 National Bestseller

In her most provocative book on marriage advice yet, America's top radio talk show host, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, urgently reminds women that to take proper care of their husbands is to ensure themselves the happiness and satisfaction they deserve in marriage.

Women want to be in love, get married and live happily ever after, yet countless women call Dr. Laura, unhappy in their marriages and seemingly at a loss to understand the incredible power they have over their men to create the kind of home life they yearn for. In the Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, Dr. Laura provides real-life examples and proven relationship solutions on how to wield that power to attain all the sexual pleasure, intimacy, love, joy, and peace desired in life.

Dr. Laura's simple principles have changed the lives of millions. Now they can change yours.

Why are so many women unhappy in their marriages, and what simple steps can they take to reclaim the love and joy they deserve?

• Understanding Men: Learn why men are simple creatures who yearn for a woman’s acceptance and approval, and how to use that knowledge to build a stronger connection.
• Love and Respect: Discover how to stop nagging and start showing the appreciation and respect that will make your husband want to give you the moon and stars.
• Communication in Marriage: Move beyond pointless arguments with direct communication strategies that cut through the frustration and get to the heart of what you both need.
• Intimacy in Marriage: Reclaim the sexual pleasure and intimacy you both desire by understanding what truly makes a man feel loved, wanted, and connected to his wife.

One of the most popular hosts in radio history—with millions of listeners weekly—Dr. Laura Schlessinger has been offering no-nonsense advice infused with a strong sense of personal responsibility for more than 40 years. Her internationally syndicated radio program is now on SiriusXM Triumph Channel 111, and is streamed on the Internet and podcast.

She's a best-selling author of eighteen books, which range from the provocative (New York Times chart topper The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands) to the poignant (children's book Why Do You Love Me?).  She's on Instagram and Facebook (with over 1.7 million followers), and her Call of the Day podcast has exceeded one hundred million downloads. She has raised millions for veterans and their families with her boutique, DrLauraDesigns.com, which benefits the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.

Dr. Laura holds a Ph.D. in physiology from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, and received her post-doctoral certification in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from the University of Southern California. She was in private practice for 12 years. She has been inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame, received an award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for her Exceptional Public Service, and was the first woman ever to win the National Association of Broadcasters' prestigious Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality.