I felt as though the author was sharing many tidbits with readers that are common knowledge such as "always say I love you", and "never go to bed angry". The author introduces that in-laws, sex and money might be issues but does not really do into great detail about how to deal with these issues. I felt like the book just dragged on, and lacked anything of serious value to brides. I think future brides or newlyweds might benefit more from a book by Dr. Phil or Dr. Gottman, as this book was just filled with fluff, and seriously lacked any real substance. After reading the book twice, I did not feel any wiser.

Someone once said that "When the Wedding March fades and the cake is in crumbs, what you have left is a marriage." There are plenty of books out there for how to plan a wedding, but few to help on the morning after. This practical advice for beginning your marriage and surviving the transition to spouse is both entertaining AND informative. Would make a great gift for a newlywed, or good class reading for those in premarital counseling.

I am about half way into the book and for the most part I am really finding it enjoyable and comforting. However, being a bride that has been living with her future husband for several years I find that some of the concepts do not pertain to me. Otherwise, highly reccommend the book for brides-to-be. It helps you realize you aren't the only one feeling this way!

As a 26 year old bride to be I did not relate to anything in this book. I didn't even finish it. She gave great advice with reminding her readers to say "I love you" everyday to thier spouse- but besides that I didn't really know what she was talking about. I could see the emotions surfacing in individuals who were maybe a little older- not to offend- but thoes that had been on their own for a long time before getting married. I was dissapointed.

I'm so glad that I found this book. It so articulated so many of my feelings during this period of preparation for marriage. Marg shares so many interesting stories and then gives easy to apply advice. This book really should be required reading for any bride to be. I am recommending it to brides to be and newlyweds.. I believe that so many people would benefit from the ideas in this contempary commentary on marriage.