Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
This is a book that was assigned to a college class that I wanted to take, but unfortunately was not able to due to conflicting schedules. The class was about marriage and family matters, and I had a lot of friends who were able to take the class. They all agreed that it was the best book assigned to the class, and recommended it. I bought it, but only got the chance to read it now. Chapman pointed out twelve different areas that most couples don't take the time to discuss prior to marriage, and as a result, they end up in arguments over these areas. His premise is for couples to think and talk through these areas prior to their wedding, or if they are already married, to work through these areas together sooner rather than later. Each point had examples and was well explained. The chapters ended with discussion questions that could be answered alone or with the other person in a relationship. I would definitely recommend this book to singles, for things to keep in mind for the future; for dating couples, to talk over and discuss before making the decision to marry; for engaged couples, to prepare for their impending marriage; and for married couples, to help eliminate stress and problem points in their marriage. I bought this book, and therefore was not asked nor required to write a review. These opinions are my own; I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated for this review. This is a great short book for those who are thinking about marriage or are engaged. The book is well written and organized and is an easy read. It goes through common problems that one can come upon in marriage and gives advice how to work on them. Talking through these issues before getting married can help prevent problems in the future. It's important to come to marriage with knowledge of potential problems, instead of being surprised a year into marriage that things aren't working out.
What do You think about Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married (2010)?
A quick easy read that serves well as a launching pad to pre-marital conversation.
—tutti
Questions and topics to discuss with partner before marrying.
—Monii
Useful, eye-opening, and easy-to-digest.
—billy102
