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Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person

by School of Life, Alain De Botton
Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person

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Anyone we might marry could, of course, be a little bit wrong for us. We know that perfection is not on the cards. Nevertheless, errors of deep-seated incompatibility in married couples seem to occur with appalling ease and regularity. This entertainingly informative book examines the reasons why - and then suggests a new approach to marriage. The time has come to bury the Romantic intuition-based view of marriage and learn to practice and rehearse marriage as one would ice-skating or violin playing, activities no more deserving of systematic periods of instruction.

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A pessimist's guide to marriage, offering insight, practical advice, and consolation.

Anyone we might marry could, of course, be a little bit wrong for us. We know that perfection is not on the cards. Nevertheless, errors of deep-seated incompatibility in married couples seem to occur with appalling ease and regularity.

This entertainingly informative book examines the reasons why--and then suggests a new approach to marriage. The time has come to bury the Romantic intuition-based view of marriage and learn to practice and rehearse marriage as one would ice-skating or violin playing, activities no more deserving of systematic periods of instruction.


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ISBN:
9780995573628
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
04/03/2018
Publisher:
THE_SCHOOL_OF_LIFE
Series info:
Essay Books
Pages:
72
Height:
.40IN
Width:
4.50IN
Ed:
Alain de Botton
Author:
Alain de Botton
Author:
School of Life
Author:
The School of Life

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