She Wants a Ring--and I Don't Wanna Change a Thing: How a Man Can Overcome His Fears of Commitment and Marriage [Paperback]

James D. Barron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 2001

James Douglas Barron offers humorous, practical advice for the guy who has trouble making commitment. Telling his one story of dating and engagement, he tackles the problems that plague millions of men: "Is She The One?" "No Other Woman for the Rest of My Life?" "Will We Love Each Other When We're Shriveled Up Old Raisins?" Barron gives the quick, invaluable tips on how to get over the hurdle of proposal, engagement, planning the wedding, and getting to the altar.

Editorial Reviews

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An insightful, wise and useful book for every single male. I recommend it. -- -- Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples

An insightful, wise and useful book for every single male. I recommend it. -- -- Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples

Lots of fun, and lots of genuine wisdom, too! James Barron proves that there is life after commitment. -- -- Steven Carter, author of Getting to Commitment

Lots of fun, and lots of genuine wisdom, too! James Barron proves that there is life after commitment. -- -- Steven Carter, author of Getting to Commitment

About the Author

James Barron, a private art dealer, writes for publications as diverse as Glamour, The Paris Review, and Garden Design. He, his wife, and their two children live in New York City and Connecticut.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (January 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688179509
• ISBN-13: 978-0688179502
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #805,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fresh Voice with Fresh Thoughts, April 30, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: She Wants a Ring--and I Don't Wanna Change a Thing: How a Man Can Overcome His Fears of Commitment and Marriage (Paperback)

Usually I cannot be found within five miles of a "relationship" book, and I picked this one up only when urged to (threatened) by a friend. And there went my preconceived notions, out the window. This book is enchanting. It is reassuring. If all men were as savvy as the author, there would have been no need for him to write it. As it is, he provides an illuminated, conscientious guide to navigating the process of making a commitment to another human being. I'm grateful too that this book came out in paper, so that I can bend it, mark it up, and afford to loan it to people. Read on!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book salvaged a relationship gone bad., July 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: She Wants a Ring--and I Don't Wanna Change a Thing: How a Man Can Overcome His Fears of Commitment and Marriage (Paperback)

I had broken off a relationship with a heavy heart...fearing it was going nowhere. When I read this book (in one sitting) I knew I had to send it to "him" to read...shortly thereafter he began calling, 3 months later we had reconciled, and 6 months later we moved in together...this book was the catalyst.

I highly recommend this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This book is a pep talk, August 17, 2006

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This review is from: She Wants a Ring--and I Don't Wanna Change a Thing: How a Man Can Overcome His Fears of Commitment and Marriage (Paperback)

I bought this book to try to get over a paralyzing fear that I felt about a big commitment step that I was sure, in the long term, I wanted to take. I was hoping it would provide me some insight into why I was afraid, and how to get over it. It did provide some small comfort that other men seem to have gone through the same stuff, but on the downside, the whole thing reads like a Cosmo article. It is punctuated with silly lists of things to always do or never do (which is great, because all relationships are the same, right?), it actually advises you to keep certain things secret from your potential life mate (wtf?), and if I could boil it down to one sentence, I'd say this book essentially says, "Don't worry, don't worry, it's going to be fine." Well that may be true. But I was hoping for something to help me feel better in the long term, not to give me upbeat liquid courage to accidentally make the right decision.