Have a New Husband by Friday: How to Change His Attitude, Behavior & Communication in 5 Days

by Kevin Leman

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800720889
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/01/2011
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	500,403
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author of Have a New Kid by Friday. He is author of many books, including The Birth Order Book, Have a New Husband by Friday, Have a New You by Friday, and Making Children Mind without Losing Yours. He is former consulting psychologist for Good Morning America and is a frequent guest on national media, including FOX and Friends, The Early Show, and Focus on the Family. He and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson, Arizona. They have five children and four grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 15

Introduction

Satisfaction Guaranteed 17

Monday

Secrets Revealed 21

Tuesday

Creatures from Another Planet... or Creatures of Habit? 53

Bonus Section 83

Wednesday

Think about What You Want to Say, Then Divide It by Ten 113

Thursday

Think of Him as a Seal Waiting for a Three-Pound Fish 149

Friday

It Takes a Real Woman to Make a Man Feel Like a Real Man 173

What Would You Do If ? 197

Epilogue

It's Not Easy, but It's Simple 201

The Top Ten Countdown to Having a New Husband by Friday 203

What Would You Do If... ? Quiz Answers 205

Notes 213

About Dr. Kevin Leman 215

Resources Dr. Kevin Leman 217

Editorial Reviews

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 wives—“dump 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.)

Publishers Weekly