Whom Not to Marry TimeTested Advice from a Higher Authority edition by Pat Connor Health Fitness Dieting eBooks
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Father Pat Connor knows marriages. Having presided over more than two hundred weddings and conducted pre-marriage and marriage counseling for more than forty years, he's something of an expert. And now he is sharing his wealth of experience with women everywhere on the subject of Whom Not to Marry.
Father Pat's philosophy is simple A love affair may lead to marriage, but love itself cannot make a marriage work. That's why it's important to weed out the bad seed's before you fall in love. Sounds easy enough, but in the early stages of romance, when infatuation trumps judgment, it can be difficult to see the flaws in your mate and to think rationally about your future. That's where this book comes in. A heavenly how-not-to, Whom Not to Marry offers timely and time-honored advice such as
- Never marry a man who has no friends, for he won't be capable of the intimacy that marriage demands.
- Never marry a man who isn't responsible with cash. Most marriages that flounder do so because of money, a case of 'til debt do us part.
- Never marry a man who lets you walk all over him. It's good to have a doormat in the house, but not if it's your husband.
Life may seem random, but there are many things you can do to make sure your life partner is the right one. It all starts with being honest with yourself. Use your good judgment, Father Pat counsels. Know what you want. Know who is worth loving and who is worth marrying. Once you can do that, you'll stand a much better chance of living happily ever after.
Whom Not to Marry TimeTested Advice from a Higher Authority edition by Pat Connor Health Fitness Dieting eBooks
How could a man who has never been married give advice to women on whom not to marry? Father Pat Connor is the first to admit candidly what it might sound like an oxymoron but after decades of his being involved in relationship and marriage counseling, this Catholic priest's advice seems spot on. As I went through his It's-not-a-good-idea-to-marry-a-man-who list, I found myself wanting to shout, "Hear, hear." You see, I once dated a guy who exhibited seven out of the eight characteristics Father Connor advises to avoid on his list. Luckily I wised up to the fact that the guy was less of a Prince Charming and too much of a Prince Harming before a commitment was made. Had I have Father Connor's book back then, it would probably have saved me some tears. But then, who has not secretly believed that his/her love will change everything? It is experience that teaches us that, unfortunately, love does not (always) conquer all.Father Connor does not believe that love conquers all either. His goal is for women to walk into the wedding chapel with open eyes, to see marriage and their intended partners as realistically as possible. Using the beautiful passage "Love is kind. Love is patient" (1 Corinthians 13:4-8) as a starting point, Father Connor expands on the seven qualities of love and teaches readers how to use them in order to choose the right partner and to build a solid foundation for a happy marriage. Communication, respect, consideration, kindness, empathy are just a few of the qualities women should look for in their men and also nurture in their marriage. Men who are lacking these positive qualities are therefore not "marriage material." What I like about Father Connor is that he's not afraid to tell readers so. "Never marry a man who tries to control you," he writes. "Never marry a man you have constantly have to make excuses for." There are no ifs or buts. There is finality in the "never": That man is not good for you. Period.
Readers might have heard some of the advice found in "Whom Not to Marry" before, but Father Connor makes worth reading them again. Anybody who's dating should keep this book handy. I know I will. My favorite "never" from Father Connor's book is: "Don't marry a man who is too selfish to do himself what he asks of you." My favorite advice to remember is "In a marriage, it's character that counts." Hear, hear!
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Whom Not to Marry TimeTested Advice from a Higher Authority edition by Pat Connor Health Fitness Dieting eBooks Reviews
Common sense advice about what kind of man a woman should be looking for and should be vetoing. A great read.
We all want marriage to be forever. Give yourself the opportunity to examine serious issues you may have overlooked or thought weren't such a big deal, which can actually ruin your dreams.
My daughter and I really liked this book. It contains good practical advice as to entering a successful marriage contract. Even though it is written by a priest, it is not overtly religious. I have been happily married a long time, but was a divorce attorney for most of them. People asked me what caused most of the divorces. The reasons are in this book. You only get to choose your immediate family and honestly make those vows to be faithful for life once. This is a great book for people interested in avoiding a huge mistake and making themselves a person someone else would like to marry.
This is a "must-read" especially for teens and young adults ... we are sending copies to each of our grandchildren in the hope that they will continue to make wise choices in their lives. The writing is wonderful and not at all "preachy" ... e.g., "don't marry a man who still is tied to his mother's apron strings - there's not room under that garment for two people." The book does talk mostly in terms of advising women, but it is valuable reading for those of the male persuasion, also. I know adults who should read this book, also! Too bad the book is out-of-print.
I don't have extensive experience with relationship books, so I can't say whether this one is very different in that field. I thought it was easy to read and entertaining. The author is obviously a lively personality and I enjoyed the humor with which he told his stories. The book feels like a conversation with someone who has a great deal of experience, which makes it a nice read.
However, I think the book's title, although clever, is a little misplaced. First of all, the actual structure of the book is based on a Bible passage that describes different aspects of love. It goes through different qualities that a man ought to have, and issues or questions you should be considering before you do get married. This is a minor quibble, but the book is not actually all that focused on negative qualities but rather positive things which your boyfriend/fiance should exhibit.
Secondly, the book's subtitle is obviously calling your attention to the fact that the author is a Catholic priest, however, I felt that this book was really not very religious at all. That might be a good thing in your perspective! The author obviously imagines his reader to be a very secular person and makes an effort to leave things fairly religiously neutral. Again, this might be something you appreciate, but Christian and Catholic women should be aware that this is not a book that attempts to give you guidance as a Christian trying to live a Christian life.
That said, "time tested advice" is exactly correct. This is a man who has obviously seen a lot and in this book he shares with you his thoughts and advice. He guides you through many different aspects of love and relationships which should be considered when deciding to get married. I thought he managed to bring out some interesting issues and if you used this as a survey of your relationship I think it would be very thorough. I would say the ideal reader for this book would be a woman who is engaged or starting to think about marriage.
I read this using for iPhone, which was an ok experience. There are a lot of little block quotes thrown in which I imagine are sidebars in the printed text but become somewhat distracting on a small screen. Not a big deal though, and not something that affected my rating.
How could a man who has never been married give advice to women on whom not to marry? Father Pat Connor is the first to admit candidly what it might sound like an oxymoron but after decades of his being involved in relationship and marriage counseling, this Catholic priest's advice seems spot on. As I went through his It's-not-a-good-idea-to-marry-a-man-who list, I found myself wanting to shout, "Hear, hear." You see, I once dated a guy who exhibited seven out of the eight characteristics Father Connor advises to avoid on his list. Luckily I wised up to the fact that the guy was less of a Prince Charming and too much of a Prince Harming before a commitment was made. Had I have Father Connor's book back then, it would probably have saved me some tears. But then, who has not secretly believed that his/her love will change everything? It is experience that teaches us that, unfortunately, love does not (always) conquer all.
Father Connor does not believe that love conquers all either. His goal is for women to walk into the wedding chapel with open eyes, to see marriage and their intended partners as realistically as possible. Using the beautiful passage "Love is kind. Love is patient" (1 Corinthians 134-8) as a starting point, Father Connor expands on the seven qualities of love and teaches readers how to use them in order to choose the right partner and to build a solid foundation for a happy marriage. Communication, respect, consideration, kindness, empathy are just a few of the qualities women should look for in their men and also nurture in their marriage. Men who are lacking these positive qualities are therefore not "marriage material." What I like about Father Connor is that he's not afraid to tell readers so. "Never marry a man who tries to control you," he writes. "Never marry a man you have constantly have to make excuses for." There are no ifs or buts. There is finality in the "never" That man is not good for you. Period.
Readers might have heard some of the advice found in "Whom Not to Marry" before, but Father Connor makes worth reading them again. Anybody who's dating should keep this book handy. I know I will. My favorite "never" from Father Connor's book is "Don't marry a man who is too selfish to do himself what he asks of you." My favorite advice to remember is "In a marriage, it's character that counts." Hear, hear!
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