Don't You Dare Get Married Until You Read This!: The Book of Questions for Couples

by Corey Donaldson

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 * 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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Marriage, Relationships

122 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Meredith · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book scares me. Could people even remotely considering marriage know each other so little?

Some of the more amusing/disconcerting/idiotic questions:

"Are you gay but marrying me to cover it up?:

"Have you ever been to prison?"

"Are you involved in any criminal activities right now?"

"Have you ever been in a porn film?"

"If I were in a lineup with with ten other women/men where you could see only our feet, would you recognize mine?

"Would you care if I had yellow teeth?"

"What is right or wrong with most men or women?"

"Does my nose hair bother you?"

"What makes you think you are good enough to marry me?"

Eric, darling, I'm only half gay, I've never been caught by the police, the tapes have all been destroyed, I'd know your feet from across a crowded room, I'd drug you up and take you to the dentist any day, everyone else is entirely wrong but you, your nose hair is luscious, and I won't hold it against you that I'm a bodhisattva and you are a mere academician destined for eons of rebirths before mindfulness and nirvana.

[Manintheboat · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wish I could give this book negative stars. It makes many horrible assumptions such as: We will be having children. My future husband loves football, tv, and zombie movies. We are Christian. "Females" just want a fat checking account and cuddles.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

So it's 20+ years old. But the point is these questions are supposed to start a conversation where depending on how your relationship starts and so might not be prompted and so could use help like the lists here. Sure, some are bazaar. But the book is broken up into thematic sections so if you're interested in something like religion or family dynamics you could just flip to that area. It's gets 2-3 stars, I got this free and I'll give it away.

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of the questions were fun and new, but most of these were questions we had come to ask organically. If you're engaged before visiting most of these questions, I'd find it a little alarming.