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Women who are sure they've found the right man better not count their blessings until they've consulted one man in particular, the happily married Corey Donaldson. Having consulted 1,500 other people, he now feels confident in stating Don't You Dare Get Married Until You Read This!: The Book of Questions for Couples. Many of these lists of probing questions are about sexuality ("How would it affect you if you never had sex again"), which, the author found, is often a bigger problem in marriage than most people are comfortable admitting.

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The Book to Read Before You Say "I Do"
If you're headed for the altar -- or you're in a serious relationship that could lead to marriage -- you probably already know that issues like love, sex, money, religion, kids, in-laws, and even who has to walk the dog can become potential landmines if you and your partner don't discuss your feelings openly before you take the plunge. Now, Corey Donaldson has put together more than 500 questions -- ranging from playful to provocative -- designed to get you and your partner talking frankly and communicating effectively before you walk down the aisle. Donaldson covers hot topics such as:
* Does it matter to you who earns most of the money?
* What does my family do that annoys you?
* What is the difference, for you, between love and romance?
* What place do you believe religion has in the world?
* How long do you want to wait before having children?
* If I wanted to move away from our families for work, would you support me?
* Who cleans the house?

Perfect for couples in the midst of planning their nuptials, a duo considering "I do," or even partners in established relationships who just want to get to know each other again, Don't You Dare Get Married Until You Read This! is a must-have for anyone who wants to make their marriage last.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Three Rivers Press; Rev Upd edition (May 22, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0609807838
  • ISBN-13: 978-0609807835
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,317 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars No advice, just lots of answers ..., March 27, 2002
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Like another reviewer, I've been married twice already. Both times I, too, thought I'd given it my all. I had just about given up on the idea of "happily ever after".

As Mr. Donaldson was, I am involved in an across the planet romance.

When Rod came from Adelaide to Detroit to visit and propose to me last August, I was both thrilled and terrified. Yes, he seemed very different from the others, but I'd thought they were, too, at first.

Mr. Donaldson's book came to our attention because he and his wife had tackled this six years before we did. The first really good sign was that Rod was as enthusiastic as I was to try this...the second is that we're about halfway through the book now and are finding very few areas for concern. Nor, for that matter, many topics to which we can't say "As we'd discussed before". (You talk a lot when 10,000 milkes makes that the only avenue of contact.)

The book is not filled with advice, nor is it a "how to". It will take real work, painful honesty, and complete openness to make any meaningfiul use of this book, but if you're willing to do that, it is a wonderful resource! It's like a "do-it-yourself" preCana conference. The questions to share range from the mundane (who should do the dishes and change the diapers) to the profound (what is the meaning of your life) to the scary (what would you do if I had an affair).

If you're smart enough to really use this book, I highly recommend it. I also recommend that you both answer the questions before you read one anothers answers ... and Rod and I find it impossible to resist commentary on the questions. We also add comments to eacxh others responses. We're doing the exercises by e-mail, but it spawns many hours long phone conversations.

Want to really know who you're marrying? Buy this book, use it, and take it seriously.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great..., January 13, 2003
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This book does have many questions, but they are often overly simple and leading. If you really don't know the person you are about to marry, this is probably a good start, but I felt it lacked hard questions.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outside of the box thinking!, February 7, 2003
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I thought I had read all the books that pose the questions to ask before marriage. What I know now is that I had read only the books of a low standard.

After reading about Donaldson's book in The Wall Street Journal yesterday I had to have it. This is the No#1 best book that couples need before they get married.

Donaldson's interviews with 1500 people to get the 500+ questions provides such a high variety of issues to be covered. This is a must for any couple who really wants thier marriage to start right and last!

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5.0 out of 5 stars great book
I recommend this book to any engaged couple or seriously dating couple. This book is so easy to follow along and creates great discussions between two young adults wanting to get... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jeremy Johnson

3.0 out of 5 stars An okay book
This book was mediocre. It lacked many of the more thought-provoking questions that similar books contain. It just was not all that in-depth. Read more
Published 13 months ago by SmtmsAlwys

2.0 out of 5 stars On The Right Track...
I think the idea is there-- but honestly, if you haven't already asked yourself (and your partner) most of these questions, chances are you shouldn't be getting married. Read more
Published on August 8, 2007 by Ann

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Dare get married until you read this book - review
This is a great book and really helped my fiance and I get closer by going over the questions in the book.
Published on June 4, 2007 by Michael G. Mozenko

4.0 out of 5 stars Goo Book, Not Great
I Love the Questions in this book but There is not room for me or my boyfriend to write in it. Better if you have a extra notebook to put the question on so you and your parter... Read more
Published on May 10, 2007 by Jessica Clendenin

5.0 out of 5 stars Donaldson's Questions for couples
Great book for all couples or single people that are looking for a meaningful relationship while taking an honest look at themselves first. Read more
Published on February 6, 2007 by Diana Burciaga

5.0 out of 5 stars Getting to know you better
Good, fun, interesting questions to discuss with your significant other. Questions give good insight into how the other person is feeling and what their goals are. Read more
Published on February 2, 2007 by Arwa Kirk

1.0 out of 5 stars Naive
Get this book for assistance creating a regimented, boring marriage. Completely obvious and not a worthwhile exercise.
Published on February 3, 2005 by Janis Marks

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Humorous Considerations
Don't You Dare Have Kids Until You Read This! By Corey Donaldson seems at first to be outrageous because it is written by someone who is not a parent. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars If you haven't already asked yourself most of these...
While it's important to discuss some of the issues in this book with your potential spouse, I really feel that a lot of these questions are the type that get answered pretty early... Read more
Published on December 12, 2004 by E. Cox

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