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
2Chapter I Why Marry, Anyhow?
3Chapter II Your Chances of Getting a Mate You’ll Like: WHAT IS YOUR EXPECTANCY OF MARRIAGE?
4Chapter III Are You Ready for Married Love?
5ARE YOU OLD ENOUGH TO MARRY?
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6ARE YOU GROWN UP EMOTIONALLY?
7Chapter IV Is It Love—or Infatuation?: ARE YOU REALLY IN LOVE?
8Chapter V Growing Up Sexually
9Chapter VI Sex Adventuring: ARE YOU WARM OR COOL BY NATURE?
10Chapter VII Do You Frighten Possible Mates Away?: DO YOU HAVE A NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE PERSONALITY?
11Chapter VIII Attracting the One You Want
12Chapter IX Is the One You Want the One You Need?
13Chapter X Crucial Traits for a Happy Marriage
14Chapter XI Test Your Mate and Yourself
15TRAIT I (Sociability)
16TRAIT II (Conformity)
17TRAIT III (Tranquillity)
18TRAIT IV (Dependability)
19TRAIT V (Stability)
20TRAIT VI (Standards and Ideals)
21TRAIT VII (Steadiness)
22TRAIT VIII (Flexibility)
23TRAIT IX (Seriousness)
24TRAIT X (Family Background)
25YOUR RAW SCORE
26NOW FIND YOUR ADJUSTED SCORE
27Chapter XII Now, See How You Match as a Couple!
28DO YOU MATCH?
29TOTAL TEST SCORE
30ARE YOU WELL MATED?
31Chapter XIII Beware of Mixed Marriages
32Chapter XIV Nine Dangerous Characters: ARE YOU TOO JEALOUS?
33Chapter XV People Who Should Not Marry at All: IS THE MATE A NEUROTIC?
34Chapter XVI Will a Job Undermine the Marriage?
35Chapter XVII The Veteran as a Mate
36Chapter XVIII So You Agree to Marry: What Next?
37Chapter XIX Getting Ready for Married Intimacy
38Chapter XX Getting Off to a Good Start
39After Thoughts
40Appendix A Books You May Wish to Read
41Appendix B Marriage Counseling Agencies
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