The 100 Best Ways to Stay Together [Mass Market Paperback]

Ben White (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 9, 1998

Why do countless relationships begin so beautifully and unravel so easily? Are relationships that last a thing of the past?

Between working your brains out, taking the car in, picking the kids up, gulping dinner, watching Seinfeld, surfing the Net, catching the ten o'clock news, and preparing for tomorrow, is there time enough for love?
Ben White certainly believes there is. In The 100 Best Ways to Stay Together, he will give you funny, honest, simple advice--in short, easy to digest tips that will help you maintain the love you have:

From the practical:
"#12: Share housework and swap chores.(In a poll that asked women whether they'd rather watch a man dance naked or wash dishes, 61% chose dishes!)"

To the tongue-in-cheek:
"#13: Dance naked while you wash dishes"

To the very serious:
"#80: Don't cheat. Period." The cumulative effect of these wise, whimsical, and loving suggestions is a transformation in outlook that will change your attitude towards long-term love."

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Why do countless relationships begin so beautifully and unravel so easily? Are relationships that last a thing of the past?

Between working your brains out, taking the car in, picking the kids up, gulping dinner, watching Seinfeld, surfing the Net, catching the ten o'clock news, and preparing for tomorrow, is there time enough for love?
Ben White certainly believes there is. In The 100 Best Ways to Stay Together, he will give you funny, honest, simple advice--in short, easy to digest tips that will help you maintain the love you have:

From the practical:
"#12: Share housework and swap chores.(In a poll that asked women whether they'd rather watch a man dance naked or wash dishes, 61% chose dishes!)"

To the tongue-in-cheek:
"#13: Dance naked while you wash dishes"

To the very serious:
"#80: Don't cheat. Period." The cumulative effect of these wise, whimsical, and loving suggestions is a transformation in outlook that will change your attitude towards long-term love."

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Dell (February 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440225736
• ISBN-13: 978-0440225737
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,825,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful!, November 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The 100 Best Ways to Stay Together (Mass Market Paperback)

Although I have been married almost l4 years, the information in this book is enlightening. No gimmicks, yet clever; not long, but covers a lot; not new information, but often important forgotten pointers. My husband and I enjoy going through it together (long in-depth books are hard to do together)by circling some of the ones we could brush up on. We have found it to be a great, little engagement gift or anniversary remembrance. I'm even thinking about it for some family stocking stuffers!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart and yet Simple, January 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The 100 Best Ways to Stay Together (Mass Market Paperback)

How nice to read about maintaining a successful relationship without having to read a lengthy book full of analysis. You get it all here, but simply and by cutting to the quick: 'Don't let little things become big things.' 'Don't overlook little things.' How true, how simple, how often forgotten. A great little gift for newly engaged or with your favorite reference books! The humor mixed with the seriousness helps me when my spouse and I read it together. We love it, and it reminds us how a little effort goes a long way.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Right On!!!, April 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The 100 Best Ways to Stay Together (Mass Market Paperback)

I usually don't read intros, boy am I glad I did with this book! The author very definitely let's you know that he understands what makes a relationship last and stay fresh. From making a deep point, "If you don't want to talk about it, it's the first thing you should talk about," to lighter, but equally important points, "Date your partner even if you're 90," covers many aspects.

I have happily been married l6 years, but I don't take the relationship for granted. A refresher, like this book, helps me to know that I'm still on track, and validates the things that we do that seem to be the glue.

We gave this book (along with the author's other book, l00 Best Ways to Meet People) to some single friends, and said to read Stay Together first, then when you meet someone...you'll know what to do!!!

The suggestions are so easy, yet so often forgotten or overlooked. Oh, the humor in the book is just great too. Don't forget to read the afterword...it's right on!