How to Be the Almost Perfect Husband: By Wives Who Know

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What can a husband do to improve his wife's life?" That's the question J. S. Salt asked more than a thousand wives ages 19-78. It's a simple question, yet the answers promise to do more for man/woman relations than chocolates, flowers and all the sweet nothings a man can muster. Honest, revealing, wise and funny, the answers are compiled in this priceless collection. This guide instructs, amuses and provokes as it finally answers the question that has dumbfounded men since Adam ...
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Overview

What can a husband do to improve his wife's life?" That's the question J. S. Salt asked more than a thousand wives ages 19-78. It's a simple question, yet the answers promise to do more for man/woman relations than chocolates, flowers and all the sweet nothings a man can muster. Honest, revealing, wise and funny, the answers are compiled in this priceless collection. This guide instructs, amuses and provokes as it finally answers the question that has dumbfounded men since Adam bit the apple: "What does a woman want?" Wives tell all: *

What to do when your wife is stressed *

How to get what you want without raising your voice *

What to do before you blow up *

How great sex really begins *

What to do daily and what to do weekly *

The one thing you must never do on Valentine's Day-and more! This delightful-yet telling-glimpse into what women are REALLY thinking is a catalyst for better behavior and, then, better relationships. At last, husbands can get a clue. And it just might save a marriage or two.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780966715613
  • Publisher: Shake It! Books
  • Publication date: 1/28/2000
  • Pages: 128
  • Sales rank: 234,515
  • Product dimensions: 6.10 (w) x 4.48 (h) x 0.32 (d)

Meet the Author

J. S. Salt is also the creator of How to Be the Almost Perfect Wife by Husbands Who Know. A former syndicated radio host and best-selling author of Always Kiss Me Good Night and Always Accept Me For Who I Am, he's appeared on LEZA, CNN, NPR and more than 500 radio shows. His work has been featured in McCalls, Solimar and Women's World.
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"Tell her you love her three times a day. 'I love you' is like mayonnaise. It has a very short shelf life."-Sally, 47

Even though I'm modern and self-sufficient, do surprising, sweet, I'm-here-to-pamper-and-care-for-you things."-Erika, 45

"Spend time with your kids, now. If you want until Tomorrow, it may be too late." -- TAMMY, 29 (married 7 years)

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  • Posted May 5, 2010

    Great Quick Read

    Good for someone that wants good quick advice from experienced people.

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  • Posted September 5, 2009

    What Every Husband Should Read

    Excellent information for keeping a relationship alive.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 3, 2003

    Cute Little Book

    Most of the material is pretty standard. If you want to really wow your wife I would suggest getting The Romantic's Guide by Michael Webb. It made a huge difference for us.

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