The Therapy Crouch: In Search of Happy (N)ever After

by Abbey Clancy, Peter Crouch

Join the nation's favourite married couple and chart-topping podcast hosts, Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch, as they discuss the realities of modern relationships in this hilarious and relatable guide.

From the moment you swipe right or lock eyes across a crowded bar, you step onto a rollercoaster ride of dating, first kisses and romantic weekends away. Then before you know it, you're meeting the in-laws, moving in together and walking down the aisle. It's not all highs, there are lows you've got your other half's annoying habits to discover and you need to learn how to win every argument in pursuit of always being right.

When kids come along, sexy text messages make way for school whatsapp groups and suddenly you have no time for one another. Life is a blur of nappies, sleepless nights and chauffeuring as your offspring embark on a more colourful social life than you could dream of. That first date might just be the start of a relationship that lasts for the rest of your life, so choose wisely.

From hooking up to breaking up and getting together to staying together, join us as we navigate our way through the trials and tribulations of dating and relationships. Celebrating all that's good and bad about being in pursuit of love, we ask can you ever find you happy ever after?

Genres: Nonfiction

238 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 12, 2023

Reviews

[Henry Brand · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is genuinely the worst book I've read in years.

It made me smile a couple of times and some of it was a little funny, but Abbey Clancy in particular came across as incredibly privileged, annoying and out of touch.

For example, people could write in to 'Agony Ab', who would help them with their problems, and someone wrote in claiming that they were annoyed that her husband had started working out and was looking in the mirror too much and being 'vein'. Abbey's advice for this was to 'bring him down a notch and tell him he's a 6 not a 10'. This may have tried to be funny but it actually just seemed horrible.

The whole book was really sexist too. It went through an A to Z of couples and the intro for each letter was basically this: 'holidays should seem normal and fun - but with Pete it's never that easy', 'Shopping is a fun thing to do - unless Pete is your husband' or 'Give Pete a list and he'll come back with two items missing always'. It was basically saying that Abbey did everything and Pete was just a classic man who 'didn't know' how to do anything apart from play golf with the lads.

Abbey detailed how she can't justify buying a Gucci Bag, but was happy to spend it when it was off Pete's card.

All of it seemed so entitled and privileged, and it actually made me angry to read.

1/5.

[Lynn Butterfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Abbey and Peter take you through the A-Z of their life. This was a nice read, much similar to what their podcast is apparently like. However, I must say they both come across as extremely privileged and Peter comes across as incredibly sexist and dismissive of Abbey. I would’ve liked to hear a bit more about their struggles in life - surely they’ve had some?

[Matthew Wilkinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A light, breezy, and fun read. It’s nothing serious and it isn’t meant to be. But anyone who has been in a long term relationship will get a laugh from this, and if you listen to their podcast then this book is sure to entertain.

[Nat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened as I love their podcast, not to be taken seriously or to heart, some people are a little sensitive I think about some of the topics covered. If you listen to their podcast you know it’s 99% banter & tongue in cheek. Love them, loved this!

[Neve Jacques · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good and funny better than what I expected and I had very high expectations as someone who watches the pods every week loved it so much

[Chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to the audiobook. Fun, light hearted entertainment!

[Tracey Pearce · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well ive always had a soft spot for Peter but Abbey seems to be so self centred.

[Linda Gambles · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun honest read. Love both of them.

[Nick · Rating 1 out of 5]

Y'know those sections in the Big Fat Quiz series where Charles Dance reads a snippet from the memoir of a vapid, self-centred celebrity? This would fit right in.

Abbey comes across as privileged to the point of being out-of-touch, selfish, rude and a bit of a sexist too. Peter, the famous sportsman, is surprisingly the relatable one.

Proudly proclaiming the family ethos of "YOLO" was the cherry on top.

[Filip Olšovský · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, the format (alphabet) is lazy and the idea of turning a podcast into a book deserves some raised eyebrows but... if you - just like me - haven't listened to the podcast regularly, love everything they come up with and also think humour is the most important aspect of a relationship, this is quite a satisfying and even enriching read.

[Charles James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light enjoyable book of banter between the two authors . It is difficult to judge a book on the basis that it feels like someone has taken their podcast exchanges organised them into subject matter and then put the subjects in alphabetical order .
I have not heard the podcast , but my guess is it is probably better than the book . Enjoyable nevertheless

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this so funny & in some moments they’re really relatable!

I do love this duo but I hate to admit that Abbey did come across like a knob when it came to giving advice on a husband that is on a glow up journey…

I adore their podcast & find them hilarious so it’s a shame that a few times they came across a bit knobbish but overall a v good read

[Romysh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found out about the podcast quite late on, so I had plenty of episodes to catch up on. So I thought sod it, I'll just buy the book.
It was very good, very well paced, very funny and very interesting i thoroughly enjoyed reading it. 4.5 stars from me.

[Sarah Dufton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peter Crouch is hilarious with his one line come backs at Abbey, and his story telling. Abbey knows what she wants and she's getting it, you go girl! Loved this book, laughing out loud round the pool. They're a fantastic family and deserve everything they have

[Lauren Nicol Deaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this and the only reason I've given it 4 stars is because a lot of the book I've seen them talk about before on Tik Tok so it kinda ruined it for me. I think they're both hilarious and we can all find something in this!

[Ellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect pick-me-up book, had me laughing out loud from start to finish. A very easy and enjoyable read!

[John Aucott · Rating 1 out of 5]

A piss poor attempt at a book. Wife put it down & left it down.

[Patsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This had me laughing out loud from start to finish. I love this couple, they are so good together. I dropped a point as it’s mostly from their podcast

[Charlotte Cake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these two as a couple I also listen to their podcasts very light hearted and down to earth. Has you in fits of laughter

[Sarah Carr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good entertaining book. Only took 2 days. Easy one to pick up and put down, made me laugh.

[Luke Escott · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good extension to the podcast. If you know their relationship, you will find it light-hearted and amusing. A nice easy read to pick up.

[Helen Neale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was probably very funny when they wrote it or if it was a natural conversation they were having, but as a book (audio) it felt like a script, still quite funny to listen too

[Danielle Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was actually sooo good! Honest and funny! I love these 2 together I feel like can I can relate to them loads with my partner but without the money of course 🤣

[Sophie Mellor · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy read that can be easily dipped in and out of. Some very funny bits, however, some of the content has already been spoken about on their podcast before, so some bits are a little repetitive

[Daniel Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it, easy read quite funny

[Shell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read. Loved every bit of this book x

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love an autobiography-type book read by the author! Easy listen with some funny moments

[Janet Alston · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 an enjoyable read, a different light-hearted read compared to some novels. Made me want to check out the podcast.

[Gareth Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and entertaining read

[Eleanor Bowen · Rating 4 out of 5]

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