1001 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married

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Summary: Read what the experts are saying about 1001 Questions...
Review: "1001 Questions To Ask Before You Get Married is a wonderful consciousness raising tool for couples to use and therapists to recommend."

-Julie M. Simon, M.A., MBA., M.F.T.
Family Therapist, Life Coach and Author of "The Twelve-Week Emotional Eating Recovery Program."

"This is an excellent book for couples to read before they get married or after. It provides insight into issues that must be dealt with in order to create an enduring and exciting relationship. I am going to highly recommend this book to the many couples with whom I work.

-Yona Kollin, M.S.W., B.C.D
Psychotherapist

"Monica M. Leahy's questions are most useful. Couples should discuss these important questions before and avoid disaster later!"

-Bill & Judy Elbring
Founders, LifePartners.com

Monica Leahy has written an important and essential book for all couples contemplating marriage. The 1001 questions, based on her extensive research, guide couples to consider together the important issues that all couples face. It would be wonderful if all couples entertaining marriage would sit down and discuss the questions and information in this valuable book. It is likely that we would have a significantly improvement in the stability and satisfaction of married couples in our society. Couples who are knowledgeable and informed have a much better chance at success and fulfillment with each other.

-Dr. Barry G. Ginsberg
Executive Director, Center of Relationship Enhancement
Author of "50 Wonderful Ways To Be A Single Parent Family", and "Relationship Enhancement Family Therapy."

"Take off your blinders and take a look! These questions may save you years of unhappiness and allow you to navigate issues well before snags occur. A great collection of questions for those contemplating marriage and for counselors and clergy who assist them!"

-Kelly Simpson, M.A. Psychology, L.M.F.T
Author, Active Relationships Programs

"After reading 1001 Questions To Ask Before You Get Married, I am convinced that people should read it before taking their marriage vows because there would be far less divorces."

-Dr. Ava Caledell, PhD., EdD.
Relationship specialist featured on popular TV programs such as Blind Date, Love U, Lifetime Television's Speaking of Women's Health and author of four books, including "12 Steps To Everlasting Love.

"If persons considering marriage were able to ask and honestly answer even half these questions, they would surely have their eyes wide open!"

-Patricia Edlefsen, M.N., R.N
Relationship Specialist and Counselor

"In my 20 plus years in the book industry, this is the most all encompassing marriage preparation book I've ever seen! It is hip and intelligent and really addresses the problems and issues that are of concern to today's couples. I have certainly seen my share of manuscripts and advanced copies over the years but rarely one as well written and unique as 1001 Questions To Ask Before Getting Married."

-Kelly Goodman
Operations Manager, UCLA BookZone and Book Industry Specialist

"This book not only helps couples discuss how they plan to manage their finances, but also explores emotional reasons for their spending and saving styles. That alone makes it stand out above other relationship-help books. I found the questions so well written and intriguing, that it was hard to put the book down!"

-Claudia L. Llanos
CPA, Pasadena CPA

"Spectacular reading! All of the questions really helped us to analyze our relationship. We learned so much, Thanks!"

-Rosi & Afshir
Together over 4 years

"Too often couples rush into a marriage not asking the serious questions about what it means to be a loving, compatible couple. This book allows an individual or couple to reflect on their values and life experiences in a way they may not have considered before. It challenges the reader to examine if they have seriously explored the many facets of married life. It is a must read book for anyone seriously considering marriage."

-Fr. Alan Oakes
C.S.P., Director of Catholic Compus Ministry, UCLA

"This guide provides excellent resource material for anyone in a relationship or planning marriage. Even though I'm not currently in a relationship, this reference manual taught me what to look for and how to approach a serious relationship."

-Jason Amorosi,
Eligible Bachelor

"Excellent book for couples to read. My clients should read this book before buying their wedding gown!"

-Eugenia
Owner/Designer, Eugenia's Bridal Designs

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Summary: Parents should give this book to their kids.
Review: Gave this to my daughter and her fiancee to prepare them for the most important decision they'll ever make. They laughed at first, but can't stop talking about how much fun it is to ask all the questions. The sections about finances and in-laws are particularly good. I am recommending this book to all my friends who have kids of marrying age.

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Summary: Honeymoon Enhancer
Review: I learned so much about my fiance by going over these questions with him. Assumptions I was taking for granted were revealed to be inaccurate in several places - I was really glad we talked about them BEFORE getting married when it was probably easier to be honest. Afterwards I think I would have been more afraid of being honest and maybe of "ruining" our sense of togetherness. Other areas where I thought we might hold different opinions I was happily surprised to see we really agreed! I know that having done this (fun! really!) "homework" our "honeymoon" will last a whole lot longer! Great book - highly recommended to anyone in a serous relationship.

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Summary: Why do I carry this book in my bridal salon?
Review: This is the only marriage preparation book I carry in my bridal boutique because of its common sense, secular and all-inclusive content. The book's questions, tips and advice can benefit any type of relationship-professional, personal as well as matrimonial. I have gotten good feedback from my customers. Many brides have told me that the questions in the book can be turned into a fun wedding shower game.

I was impressed by the book's non-threatening and non-preachy tone. It makes me feel good to know I'm offering brides something more than a beautiful wedding gown and accessories.