Dated Jekyll, Married Hyde

by Laura Jensen Walker

Who is that (wo)man I married? You're not the person you were when you were engaged. Neither is your spouse. But let's be honest. Who is? No one sets out to deceive his or her happily-ever-after-intended, it's just that until you're married, you don't see all the different sides of each other. And face We are different. Laura Jensen Walker has a keen eye for the ironies of male-female relationship. In Dated Jekyll, Married Hyde she skillfully dissects the oddities of both men and women directionally impaired wives, chick logic, the eating habits of human males and females, the female nagging gene, and the relational value of GI Joe collections and black velvet Elvis paintings. Dated Jekyll, Married Hdye is a lighthearted romp with the absolutely serious point of helping you laugh together. And live happily ever after. The next time your spouse does something irritating, have a good chuckle. Unless he forgets to put the seat down. Then you can just deck him. Laura Jensen Walker-is a public speaker and former reporter. She's written hundreds of articles on topics ranging from Billy Graham to emu ranching. She and her husband have a laughter-filled home in northern California.

Genres: Marriage, Christian

176 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1997

About the author

Laura Jensen Walker is the author of several books, including the Lefty nominated historical fiction, DEATH OF A FLYING NIGHTINGALE, called "riveting and affecting" by NYT bestselling author Susan Elia MacNeal.

Laura's second historical, THE POSTMISTRESS OF PUDDLINGTON, also set in WWII England, has been called "a must read for fans of THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY," and releases in August 2026.

THE PILGRIMAGE OF PRIMROSE HONEYCHURCH, Laura's women's fiction debut about a solitary curmudgeonly senior who prefers books to people and sets off on a literary pilgrimage to "the Town of Books" in Wales, releases in October 2026. "A heartfelt exploration of courage, reinvention, and the quiet bravery it takes to choose a different life." -Emily Colin, NYT bestselling author of THE MEMORY THIEF.

Laura is also the author of several fun mysteries, including the Agatha-nominated MURDER MOST SWEET, and 2006's THE ALPHABET SLEUTHS. (Think The Golden Girls meets The Thursday Murder Club.)

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny, quick, mostly relatable read.

[Amethyst · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up off the bottom shelf of the dusty bookcase in the living room. I can say with a laugh, it was an enlightening read, whether one is married or not. If you happen to be in the singles category it is still helpful. It gives you good topics to chew on and consider before finally deciding to go out there in the giant world of other human beings. Instead of, you know, staying sequestered away in the safe, warmth of your overstuffed love-seat, nursing a hot mug of tea with a thick tome in your hand, door safely locked to keep those other noisy nosy people away. It is filled with just the right amount of humor and real life situations. Understand that you wont relate to everything the author says, I didn't, but it is still a wonderful opportunity to glean from another's perspective and broaden your own. Pick it up. Its a short read and worth your while!
P.S. If you want good movie advice I just finished the movie , about the painter form Nova Scotia. A heavy one but good. You should really watch it! :)

[Christie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable, quick read, with a few laugh out loud parts. Very short vingettes made it easy to pick up and put down.

[Therese · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was humerous but certainly gave no solutions and all the problems while real were very superficial.

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

good for a laugh :-)