Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough (edition 2010)

skimmed this one, basically a call to women to look beyond the superficial and realize the imperfections in all humans and human relationships ( )

Timely and wise, a book abour relationships today, and what happens when you leave it too late... I know a lot of women like those Lori Gottleib describes and my heart goes out to them, and I'm pleased to be able to offer something that might get them on to a different track. ( )

Finally! A book that gives a voice to pragmatic romance!
A wonderful peek into contemporary dating practices and the issues women face when they can't settle (or realize they might have to) until it's slim pickings. As a feminist, it's hard not to bristle at the title. After all, why should everyone marry? Why should we have to settle? But if you read far enough, you'll see that the author never claims to present a solution to anyone other than women like herself: women who want to get married and (probably) have children. If those things are important to you, it is imperative you read this book.
As our culture has shifted toward a place where we prioritize self-actualization above all else, it's easy to approach finding a mate (and marriage) as a tool to better yourself. The problem is this can make us feel entitled at precisely the time we should be the most humble. Only when we can accurately assess our needs and the baggage and flaws we bring to the table can we find the absolute best mate for long-term happiness. This book will get you in the right frame of mind to find real joy with someone. ( )