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How to Pick a Mate: The Guide to a Happy Marriage
Navigating Marriage: Insights for Building Lasting PartnershipsBy Clifford R. Adams, Vance Packard
Length7h 25m
About this audiobook
How to Pick a Mate: The Guide to a Happy Marriage presents an illuminating exploration of the intricacies of human relationships and the pursuit of lifelong partnership. This anthology traverses a spectrum of literary styles, from practical advice to reflective musings, to unravel the complexities of selecting a mate. At its core, the collection contemplates timeless themes of compatibility, happiness, and enduring love. While avoiding the attribution of individual authorship, the book includes standout pieces that explore the psychological dimensions of choosing a life partner and the societal expectations surrounding marriage, highlighting the rich tapestry of thoughts collected by editors Clifford R. Adams and Vance Packard. Adams and Packard are pivotal figures in the discourse on mid-20th-century social dynamics, and their joint editorial work awards the reader access to a broad array of perspectives on romance and matrimony. The collection resonates with historical and cultural relevance, situated squarely in the post-war era where modernity began to reshape traditional views of partnership. Each contributor brings unique insights drawn from their diverse backgrounds, together constructing a compelling dialogue that reflects the evolving norms of relationship-building and matrimonial success. For readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of marriage through a historical lens, this anthology is an unparalleled resource. It invites readers to engage with multifaceted perspectives that range from empirical analysis to experiential narratives, encouraging them to reflect on their notions of a successful partnership. Expanding its relevance beyond its publication period, the collection remains an invaluable guide that enriches readers with a multitude of insights and fosters a nuanced dialogue about love and companionship. This anthology offers not just guidance but an invitation to explore how fundamental relational themes have withstood the test of time.
Audiobook details
GenreSelf-Help, Literary Classics
Length7 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 21, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Foreword
22TRAIT VIII (Flexibility)
2Chapter I Why Marry, Anyhow?
23TRAIT IX (Seriousness)
3Chapter II Your Chances of Getting a Mate You’ll Like: WHAT IS YOUR EXPECTANCY OF MARRIAGE?
24TRAIT X (Family Background)
4Chapter III Are You Ready for Married Love?
25YOUR RAW SCORE
5ARE YOU OLD ENOUGH TO MARRY?
26NOW FIND YOUR ADJUSTED SCORE
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6ARE YOU GROWN UP EMOTIONALLY?
27Chapter XII Now, See How You Match as a Couple!
7Chapter IV Is It Love—or Infatuation?: ARE YOU REALLY IN LOVE?
28DO YOU MATCH?
8Chapter V Growing Up Sexually
29TOTAL TEST SCORE
9Chapter VI Sex Adventuring: ARE YOU WARM OR COOL BY NATURE?
30ARE YOU WELL MATED?
10Chapter VII Do You Frighten Possible Mates Away?: DO YOU HAVE A NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE PERSONALITY?
31Chapter XIII Beware of Mixed Marriages
11Chapter VIII Attracting the One You Want
32Chapter XIV Nine Dangerous Characters: ARE YOU TOO JEALOUS?
12Chapter IX Is the One You Want the One You Need?
33Chapter XV People Who Should Not Marry at All: IS THE MATE A NEUROTIC?
13Chapter X Crucial Traits for a Happy Marriage
34Chapter XVI Will a Job Undermine the Marriage?
14Chapter XI Test Your Mate and Yourself
35Chapter XVII The Veteran as a Mate
15TRAIT I (Sociability)
36Chapter XVIII So You Agree to Marry: What Next?
16TRAIT II (Conformity)
37Chapter XIX Getting Ready for Married Intimacy
17TRAIT III (Tranquillity)
38Chapter XX Getting Off to a Good Start
18TRAIT IV (Dependability)
39After Thoughts
19TRAIT V (Stability)
40Appendix A Books You May Wish to Read
20TRAIT VI (Standards and Ideals)
41Appendix B Marriage Counseling Agencies
21TRAIT VII (Steadiness)
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