I Do (I Think): Conversations About Modern Marriage

by Allison Raskin Narrated by Allison Raskin

Overview

From Just Between Us cohost and bestselling author Allison Raskin comes a witty, incisive*take on modern marriage*and how a new generation can navigate its uncertainties and*questions.

Marriage rates may be on the decline, but that doesn't mean marriage is disappearing from society. In fact, as modern relationship norms and structures continue to evolve, the public discourse about marriage has never been louder-or more conflicted. Divorce rates, the appeal of cohabitation, seemingly infinite options for future*partners, the patriarchal roots of marriage and gender roles, and economic uncertainty are just a few factors that leave a new generation of single and dating adults wondering. What does*marriage even look like now? Why do people still do it? And, most importantly, is it “for me”?

With conversational wit and compassion, bestselling author Allison Raskin draws on new research, interviews with licensed experts, and the stories of real-life couples to break down the many pieces of today's “marriage conversation”-and to make the leap of faith a little less scary for Gen Z and millennial adults like herself. What emerges is a thoughtful investigation into our cultural assumptions about commitment, compatibility, divorce, meaningful partnership, the future of marriage-and what it really means to join your bank accounts.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Allison Raskin’s I Do (I Think) brilliantly captures the essence of modern relationships with humor and insight. With her wit, depth, and relatability, Raskin invites us into a candid exploration of what it means to choose a life partner in today’s ever-changing social landscape. This is an essential read in understanding the intricacies of human connection, offering a fresh perspective on marriage that both challenges and comforts its readers."
—Jessica Baum, LMHC, and author of Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love

"As a woman who has never crossed the three year mark in a relationship, you can trust that I know how to ignore great relationship advice when I read it, and Allison Raskin has some of the very best. Her writing is so funny and so thoughtful, and eased me into a view of marriage I had never considered."
—New York Times bestselling author of Raw Dog

“I Do (I Think) isn't just about marriage; the book provides actionable advice for anyone navigating romantic relationships at any stage. Allison illustrates that, for the most part, we're all fundamentally good people doing our best, but our baggage, past trauma, and mental illnesses impede us. That's why she approaches marriage and all relationships with empathy, understanding, and curiosity. She acknowledges that while we can't predict what will happen in the future, we can choose to be honest with ourselves and communicative with our partner(s).”
—Zachary Zane, author of Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191375885
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/15/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged