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Have a New Husband by Friday: How to Change His Attitude, Behavior & Communication in 5 Days
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Item description for Have a New Husband by Friday: How to Change His Attitude, Behavior & Communication in 5 Days by Kevin Leman...
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The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Have a New Kid by Friday" and "The Birth Order Book" explains how to change a husband's attitude, behavior, and communication in five days.
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Have a new husband by Friday? Is that even possible? Dr. Kevin Leman says it is. The "New York Times" bestselling author and self-help guru shows even the most frustrated wife how she can have a new husband by Friday. Leman reminds any wife that if what she's doing to get better behavior out of her husband isn't working now, it never will. So it's time for a change. That means it's time to change her own patterns of behavior. Here's how Leman suggests she handle it day to day:
Monday: Secrets Revealed: Cracking the Male Code
Yes, you're different species, but you can work together in harmony.
Tuesday: Creatures from Another Planet . . . or Creatures of Habit?
To understand men, you have to track 'em to their den.
Wednesday: Think about What You Want to Say, Then Divide It by Ten
How to talk so your guy will really listen . . . and listen so your guy will really talk.
Thursday: Think of Him as a Seal Waiting for a Three-Pound Fish
Why making love to your man is a key to who he is and how satisfied he'll be, and what's in it for you.
Friday: It Takes a Real Woman to Make a Man Feel like a Real Man
How to open your man's heart, revolutionize your love life, and turn him into the knight you've always dreamed of.
From Publishers Weekly
Women who feel they need a Rosetta stone to interpret their husbands' behavior no longer have to be frustrated. Psychologist and media personality Leman channels his years of professional counseling experience into easy-to-follow, common sense advice for wives. While never placing blame on women for their husbands' poor behavior, the author does believe that wives can encourage their husbands to be better partners by altering some of their expectations. One expectation that should never be altered, however, is that of mutual respect. Leman does not mince words about what to do with men who continually disrespect their wivesdump the chump is his advice. Specific questions from wives are peppered throughout, followed by the author's sage feedback. Some may feel Leman puts too shiny an interpretation on the aspects of husbands' behavior that infuriate women the most by suggesting that men really do want to please their wives but are often clueless as to how to do this. A wife can only know for sure if she gives the author's five-day plan a try. (Oct.) Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. |
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Studio: Revell
Pages 224
Dimensions: Length: 8.7" Width: 5.82" Height: 0.87"
Weight: 0.83 lbs.
Binding Hardcover
Release Date Sep 1, 2009
Publisher Baker Publishing Group
Edition Reprinted
ISBN 0800719123
ISBN13 9780800719128
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Reviews - What do customers think about Have A New Husband By Friday?
 | What a change in my husband!! Dec 29, 2009 |
I LOVED this practical, simple book. I tried the techniques on my husband and what a difference! This book is a great reminder to us about what is important to our husbands...something I am likely to forget when I want to treat him like my girlfriend and not my husband.
I followed Dr. Leman's advice and asked my husband about his childhood memories. My usually quiet husband suddenly wouldn't stop talking! The two of us enjoyed his funny childhood memories while cracking up the entire time. It changed the mood in our house and later, as we sat watching TV I felt his hand reach for mine. READ THIS BOOK! It will change not your husband, but your marriage.
Have a New Husband by Friday: How to Change His Attitude, Behavior & Communication in 5 Days | | |  | Insulting Title Dec 29, 2009 |
| I haven't read this book. My wife bought it and I found it sitting on the table. I was very concerned, and tried talking to my wife about what was so wrong that she wanted "a new husband by Friday". Although she tried to assure me she just wanted to learn how to make our relationship better, how am I supposed to get passed such an insulting title? To make a long story short, we got into a big fight and are currently not talking. Thanks a lot! Women, let me ask you. If your husband came home, told you how beautiful you are, and told you he bought a book titled "How to complete change and improve your wife's looks in 5 days!", how would you feel? | | |  | A basic operator manual for your man Dec 28, 2009 |
I liked the simplicity of this book. Men are pretty simple creatures (most men are that is) and this book takes advantage of that fact.
Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer) could have easily titled his series "Treat Your Dog Like a Dog," as his philosophy often boils down to that. If you give your dog exercise, limits, and steady consistent fair discipline, it will be a happy member of your pack, and behave properly.
This book could have likewise been called "Treat Your Man Like A Man." He is not your girlfriend, he is not your mythical knight in shining armor. If you give him what he really needs from you, and align your expectations to the things he can reasonably achieve, he will be a happy member of your family, give you what you really need, and behave properly.
For me, Leman's biggest shortfall is not dealing with communication very much. His approach assumes the husband's mind is 100% in line with his, and therefore the man and the woman don't really need to talk; all she needs to do is make some changes in her approach to him, and he'll respond. But that won't really work, will it? It might improve things a lot, but if the man and woman don't ask each other for feedback and ideas, there's a limit on the improvements.
In fairness, Leman would never say communication is not important. But he would say men are not able to communicate with women, that we're monosyllabic brutes compared to women. And so he focuses on fixing the woman's side of the relationship (unrealistic expectations) and leaves out the the two way stuff.
But the book rings very true to me. It may not be a broad panacea, but it's pretty good advice. Women, if your man is basically a good guy, and if he's not behaving the way he should, try this book out. | | | | The Doctor Does It Again! Dec 23, 2009 |
Once again, Dr. Kevin Leman hit the nail on the head. He has such a simple, humorous way of explaining everyday life and relationships. I loved this read--Not only did I see results, I saw them before Friday!
This book changed the way I approach my husband and it in turn changed my attitude also (for the better)! This is a must read for every married woman. I am giving it to all my girlfriends this Christmas!
| | |  | Disappointing Dec 5, 2009 |
I am probably in the minority on reviewing this book, but I did not enjoy it or find it helpful.
Not being a huge fan of Christian self-help books, I attempted to enter reading "Have a New Husband by Friday" with an open mind. I began reading and enjoyed the first few chapters. But then Dr. Leman began to encourage strategies that to me are manipulative and dangerous. To get my leaky faucet fixed, I should be able to lovingly ask my husband and I wait patiently. I should not use sex as a tool to get what I need. Encouraging women to do certain behaviors in order to get desired results to me seems wrong. I can not give my stamp of approval on a book that to me seems contrary to the Biblical teachings of Titus 2 and 1 Peter 3. Christian wives should desire to please their husbands and seek out to serve them, because of the Biblical teachings and not to get something out of there husbands. They should desire to lovingly listen to them and be a part of their interests because they are created to be their husbands helpmates.
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