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How to Get Married After 35: A Game Plan for Love

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I was pleased with the book -- it's well-organized and upbeat and the lists of questions Rosenberg asks are helpful.

I do think she is overly rigid on her views about what she considers unhealthy "addictions" but her point is well made that those of us who want to get married ought to examine compartmentalizing our work lives better.

She also seems to have a very limited view of peoples' relationships with their pets -- in my opinion the guy with the dog "Elvira" was fortunate that his relationship with the author didn't progress. I got the sense that she views relationships with animals as very "second-class" and I certainly don't agree with that.

Overall, though, I am glad I ordered the book and expect to loan it to friends.

This book is well worth reading even if you're under 35. I really appreciate Rosenberg's balanced approach. She aims the book at accomplished, well-educated, independent women, but she makes it clear that she values marriage, parenting, religion, and other traditional values that seem to be given short shrift in many books about relationships. This is also a highly literate book-- Rosenberg illustrates her points with examples from literature and popular culture as well as her clients' stories, and includes a short bibliography for further reading.

I'll admit I didn't expect too much when I purchased this book. I thought it might end up to be very superfical and blame me for not being married at my current age. How surprise I was to find out that was not the case at all! This book puts getting married in to proper perspective. Without blaming anyone or giving quick fix advice on how to "find that special one" it breaks down the ultimate objective step-by-step. The books asks you some hard questions - "Do you want to get married or does someone else want you to get married?" It makes you examine yourself truthfully and gives control where it belongs - in your own hands. I am very eager to try out what I've learned. Read this book - it'll change you like it changed me!

there is more in the book of how to chose what not to go for.

I would chose a different title, some may think they want to

get married this book talks me out of wanting to marry.

Where is the corresponding book for men?

This book is a lot about the psychological issues for unmarried women. It's very long-winded. I was hoping to learn some specific tips on how to find the right man-- hoping for some new advice. I didn't get that here.