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Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough
by Lori Gottlieb
Fantastic book, full of advice, that most young women in their 20's should pay attention to.
Basically girls, prince Charming, is probably not going to come riding in on his white charger, and while there is nothing wrong with not settling for just anyone, the truth is, we all have our faults, and as far as men are concerned, some things we can live with and adapt to agree to disagree, while some of us girls are inclined, to put a high value on ourselves, then wonder why we can't find happiness and ever after.
I use to sometimes complain about the fact that I met my husband at a young age (24) and that he should have turned up later, when I had done more with my life.
Thinking about it now, after reading this book, I'm inclined to think, that truthfully, had I turned him away, told him to come back later, when I was ready, the chances are, he would have found someone who was ready to commit and marry at a future date, and I would have been the one to miss out on a wonderful companion, and a man, who while not being the Prince Charming of my dreams, has been the one standing by my side and in love with me now for the last 15 years.
(Knowing myself , I doubt I would have also done the things I said and planned to do too)
The truth is, dating is about hearts and flowers, and the joys of romance, but ask any woman who has been married for a number of years, "what is the secret of a finding a good marriage partner?" and chances are she will tell you, it is about finding someone to stand in the trenchs with you, and will be the good father, devoted husband and companion that you need, because the truth is marriage is not about flowers and romance, it is about the day to day practicalities of life. Paying bills, dealing with a mortgage, good times and bad times, and all the other boring practical jobs that have to be done.
(Love you darling, thanks for turning up early!)
Basically girls, prince Charming, is probably not going to come riding in on his white charger, and while there is nothing wrong with not settling for just anyone, the truth is, we all have our faults, and as far as men are concerned, some things we can live with and adapt to agree to disagree, while some of us girls are inclined, to put a high value on ourselves, then wonder why we can't find happiness and ever after.
I use to sometimes complain about the fact that I met my husband at a young age (24) and that he should have turned up later, when I had done more with my life.
Thinking about it now, after reading this book, I'm inclined to think, that truthfully, had I turned him away, told him to come back later, when I was ready, the chances are, he would have found someone who was ready to commit and marry at a future date, and I would have been the one to miss out on a wonderful companion, and a man, who while not being the Prince Charming of my dreams, has been the one standing by my side and in love with me now for the last 15 years.
(Knowing myself , I doubt I would have also done the things I said and planned to do too)
The truth is, dating is about hearts and flowers, and the joys of romance, but ask any woman who has been married for a number of years, "what is the secret of a finding a good marriage partner?" and chances are she will tell you, it is about finding someone to stand in the trenchs with you, and will be the good father, devoted husband and companion that you need, because the truth is marriage is not about flowers and romance, it is about the day to day practicalities of life. Paying bills, dealing with a mortgage, good times and bad times, and all the other boring practical jobs that have to be done.
(Love you darling, thanks for turning up early!)