Funny Old Fashioned Books About Marriage
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Mar 19, 2015 Kyla rated it it was ok
Lighthearted? Yes. Covers ground faced by newlyweds? Yes. Actually helpful? Not so much. The author focuses so heavily on the jokes that there really isn't much in the way of substance here. Additionally, the author presents the situations as a male-female dichotomy and with the implication that the couple is financially secure enough to buy a house or furniture, go on a cruise, etc.--there's no diversity here. A cute shtick, but ultimately not worth the read. Lighthearted? Yes. Covers ground faced by newlyweds? Yes. Actually helpful? Not so much. The author focuses so heavily on the jokes that there really isn't much in the way of substance here. Additionally, the author presents the situations as a male-female dichotomy and with the implication that the couple is financially secure enough to buy a house or furniture, go on a cruise, etc.--there's no diversity here. A cute shtick, but ultimately not worth the read. ...more
Aug 27, 2008 Angela rated it it was amazing
Recommends it for: Saqi Gosh
Recommended to Angela by: Kim Asmar
Such a funny book! More comedy about couplehood (sort of like Paul R on Mad About You). Even my husband was reading it and laughing out loud! It's a great book to see and laugh at some of the common quirks in relationships. :-) It's a great read even if you aren't married! Such a funny book! More comedy about couplehood (sort of like Paul R on Mad About You). Even my husband was reading it and laughing out loud! It's a great book to see and laugh at some of the common quirks in relationships. :-) It's a great read even if you aren't married! ...more
No real advice but I loled at a few parts!
Mar 16, 2017 Kira Lynch rated it did not like it
This was recommended to me as being a fun/funny read with some helpful advice but I think I only cracked a smile a few times and their was no real advice as far as I could see.
The book took cliched arguments and marital stressors and put forward stereotypical husband/wife solutions which at times were painful to read because they were so exaggerated and unbelievable.
Funny book about the various aspects of married life that newlyweds face. Many of the chapters are right on target, and I got some funny quotes from the book. The chapters I liked best were:
Chapter 5 (Are There Carbs in Bread) about gaining weight after the wedding,
Chapter 10 (Wouldn't Sleeping in the Guest Room Help Your Cough Go Away?) about what happens when one of you gets sick, and
Chapter 15 (What Are We Going to Do if There's No TV in the Hotel Room?) about how you want to take nicer Funny book about the various aspects of married life that newlyweds face. Many of the chapters are right on target, and I got some funny quotes from the book. The chapters I liked best were:
Chapter 5 (Are There Carbs in Bread) about gaining weight after the wedding,
Chapter 10 (Wouldn't Sleeping in the Guest Room Help Your Cough Go Away?) about what happens when one of you gets sick, and
Chapter 15 (What Are We Going to Do if There's No TV in the Hotel Room?) about how you want to take nicer vacations now that you're married and one of you is the planner in the relationship and the other is thrilled they don't have to do it. ...more
Chapter 5 (Are There Carbs in Bread) about gaining weight after the wedding,
Chapter 10 (Wouldn't Sleeping in the Guest Room Help Your Cough Go Away?) about what happens when one of you gets sick, and
Chapter 15 (What Are We Going to Do if There's No TV in the Hotel Room?) about how you want to take nicer Funny book about the various aspects of married life that newlyweds face. Many of the chapters are right on target, and I got some funny quotes from the book. The chapters I liked best were:
Chapter 5 (Are There Carbs in Bread) about gaining weight after the wedding,
Chapter 10 (Wouldn't Sleeping in the Guest Room Help Your Cough Go Away?) about what happens when one of you gets sick, and
Chapter 15 (What Are We Going to Do if There's No TV in the Hotel Room?) about how you want to take nicer vacations now that you're married and one of you is the planner in the relationship and the other is thrilled they don't have to do it. ...more
Feb 03, 2009 Abbi rated it really liked it
Recommends it for: engaged couples, newlyweds
Scott has written a very amusing book about the first few years of marriage. Not all the advice or humor will apply to every couple, but I like that he brings up a variety of topics, approaching them in a humorous manner that will have you both chuckling and going "hmmm". He covers holidays, vacations, the in-laws, the baby question, pets, finances, and many other things. Definitely recommended for someone that wants a quick read that will help focus in on things that the couple might want to th Scott has written a very amusing book about the first few years of marriage. Not all the advice or humor will apply to every couple, but I like that he brings up a variety of topics, approaching them in a humorous manner that will have you both chuckling and going "hmmm". He covers holidays, vacations, the in-laws, the baby question, pets, finances, and many other things. Definitely recommended for someone that wants a quick read that will help focus in on things that the couple might want to think about before (and after) the wedding. ...more
Sep 14, 2011 Rebekah rated it it was ok
Full of gender stereotypes. It's funny, and I guess it could be good for marriage because you think, "That's ridiculous," and then maybe realize you do something similar (in a lesser form, of course). But aside from a few hilarious passages, it's nothing special. Full of gender stereotypes. It's funny, and I guess it could be good for marriage because you think, "That's ridiculous," and then maybe realize you do something similar (in a lesser form, of course). But aside from a few hilarious passages, it's nothing special. ...more
Jun 05, 2008 Mie Yoshinaga rated it liked it
Recommends it for: newly weds
A lot of the info was based on generalized gender roles, but I found it a surprisingly amusing read for my time on the toilet.
Jan 16, 2010 Madison rated it it was amazing
Absolutly loved this book. It had me laughing out loud and I think it gave me better expectations for the first year of marriage.
Jan 22, 2010 Ris rated it really liked it
Funny and heartwarming book about the first years of marriage, written by my dear friend Peter. It's delightful to read friends' books... especially when they're so darn clever. Funny and heartwarming book about the first years of marriage, written by my dear friend Peter. It's delightful to read friends' books... especially when they're so darn clever. ...more
Feb 04, 2010 Nicole rated it really liked it
Very sweet and funny look at common marriage issues the first few years. I literally laughed out loud sometimes and would read certain parts out loud to my husband.
Feb 04, 2010 Kate rated it liked it
This was a light, laugh-worthy book about life as a newlywed. It gives a practical, logical look at issues most couples face and I wish I'd picked it up sooner. This was a light, laugh-worthy book about life as a newlywed. It gives a practical, logical look at issues most couples face and I wish I'd picked it up sooner. ...more
I really liked this book.
Unfortunately my spouse didn't want to read it, but it is a funny book that talks about serious issue that couples deal with.
I recommend. I really liked this book.
Unfortunately my spouse didn't want to read it, but it is a funny book that talks about serious issue that couples deal with.
I recommend. ...more
Unfortunately my spouse didn't want to read it, but it is a funny book that talks about serious issue that couples deal with.
I recommend. I really liked this book.
Unfortunately my spouse didn't want to read it, but it is a funny book that talks about serious issue that couples deal with.
I recommend. ...more
Sep 15, 2011 Kendall rated it it was amazing
Since we've lived together for so long some of this stuff didn't apply but it was so funny I didn't mind! This book is a light easy and fun read!! Since we've lived together for so long some of this stuff didn't apply but it was so funny I didn't mind! This book is a light easy and fun read!! ...more
Feb 16, 2013 Caroline rated it it was amazing
I loved this book! It gives realistic expectations of the first year (and on) of marriage, and it's hilarious! I loved this book! It gives realistic expectations of the first year (and on) of marriage, and it's hilarious! ...more
Got through half the book - good for couples that didn't live together first. Got through half the book - good for couples that didn't live together first. ...more
Aug 26, 2008 Luna rated it really liked it
Cute book about the first year of marriage and what to expect.
Sep 20, 2008 Lisa rated it liked it
John gave me this for my birthday and so far its hysterical.
This is NOT the famous naturalist, sportsman, and founder of the World Wildlife Fund. He is listed under his full name:
Peter Markham Scott This is NOT the famous naturalist, sportsman, and founder of the World Wildlife Fund. He is listed under his full name:
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Peter Markham Scott This is NOT the famous naturalist, sportsman, and founder of the World Wildlife Fund. He is listed under his full name:
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