What You Need to Know Before You Fall in Love

I have read many many books while searching for a spouse over the years. This is one of the best to help you get to know yourself, what to look for in a relationship, etc so you can look for the right person for you. It gives a blueprint of a normal healthy relationship in many areas (spirtiual, physical, financial etc). There is a list of red flags to watch for in relationships (are you dating this person b/c your parents don't like them, because they make you look good etc). I wish I'd read it when I was 18 and first started dating. It would have saved me a lot of time. I reread it every time I started a new relationship. I would also recommend "The Good Marriage" which analyzes and details the 4 types of good marriages, and "In the Beginning" which talks about how it's normal to feel nervous, scared and unsure during the engagement. It also covers the first year of marriage and what is normal bumps in the road vs. signs that this marriage is a BAD IDEA. For those further along, I highly suggest "Finding the Love you Want" by Harville Hendrix.

A married friend of mine loaned this book to me. I read it and found it to be extremely insightful and helpful. I am now buying a copy of this book to loan to my girlfriend. This is a must read book for anyone that is looking for the love of their live.