The Practical Guide to Men: How to Spot the Hidden Traits of Good Men and Great Relationships

by Shawn T Smith

Overview

Where are the good men?

Good men are everywhere, and they are searching for terrific women. So why are they hard to find? And why do so many women make life-altering mistakes by choosing the wrong men?

The answer is distressingly simple. Good men don't always know how to attract women, and women don't always recognize good men. It's as if there is a wall between the most compatible people.

But don't despair! The Practical Guide to Men holds time-tested wisdom for spotting good men who are searching for great relationships. You'll discover...

• The three pillars of a good man. Great relationships begin with the best raw material. Men of character possess these basic traits.
• The twelve-point man inspection. Men who succeed in relationships have the right tools for lasting romance. These questions will help you evaluate his relationship readiness.
• Ten self-deceptions that lead to costly relationship errors. Life is too short to suffer through bad relationships. Find out how to avoid common mistakes women make when choosing men.

Written by a happily married man who is also a clinical psychologist, The Practical Guide to Men is a celebration of romance, and it's the perfect guide to finding love in these complex times.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780990686422
Publisher:	Mesa Press
Publication date:	01/19/2016
Pages:	228
Sales rank:	776,348
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Shawn T. Smith is a clinical psychologist in Denver, Colorado. He is the author of Surviving Aggressive People, The User's Guide to the Human Mind, and The Woman's Guide to How Men Think. He also writes a blog at ironshrink.com. Shawn lives with his wife and daughter, and their dog.

What People are Saying About This

Is He Worth It? is a must-have for any woman confused about finding the man of her dreams—or deciding whether she has already found him. Dr. Smith's conversational style is easy to read while also offering useful insights. He clarifies the complicated and often confusing world of men as potential partners. If you are wondering how to find a good man, or whether a particular man is worth keeping, this is the book for you! --Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, author of Insecure in Love

Shannon Kolakowski

Shawn Smith has done it again with his latest book! With a deft hand at applying research, humor, and clinical savvy to the most common relationship question, Is He Worth It? is a wise and fascinating look at how to recognize a truly good man. Women will benefit from this brilliant insider's view into the male psyche, while men will find help refining their relationship readiness. A spectacular read. --Shannon Kolakowski, PsyD, author of Single, Shy, and Looking for Love and When Depression Hurts Your Relationship

Leslie Becker-Phelps

Is He Worth It? is a must-have for any woman confused about finding the man of her dreams—or deciding whether she has already found him. Dr. Smith's conversational style is easy to read while also offering useful insights. He clarifies the complicated and often confusing world of men as potential partners. If you are wondering how to find a good man, or whether a particular man is worth keeping, this is the book for you! --Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, author of Insecure in Love

Duana C. Welch

Good men abound—yes, really! But do you believe you deserve them? Do you know how to identify Mr. Right, and how to avoid Mr. Wrong? Whether you've picked inappropriate partners in the past, or whether you want to avoid them in your future, this book is for you. Based on science rather than opinion, and providing detailed examples that underscore every point, Is He Worth It? is definitely worth it. --Duana C. Welch, PhD, author of Love Factually

Susan Page

Women make mistakes far too often in their choice of men. Is He Worth It? explains why, and it offers practical strategies for avoiding common mistakes. You will find information that will help keep your eyes wide open when it really counts. The book is an engaging and eye-opening read, guaranteed to be useful for any woman seeking a dream companion for life. --Susan Page, author of If I'm So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single?

Emily Roberts

Finally, the guide to attracting your perfect partner is here! Is He Worth It? is the only book you'll need in your quest to find lasting love—it is the one book to help you find and keep the one. Dr. Smith provides an empathetic voice and skills that work, no matter what your relationship status is. If you want to heal the pain from the past, improve your current relationship, or gain the tools to attract the best guy for you, then pick up this book now! --Emily Roberts, MA, author of theguidancegirl.com and Express Yourself

Linda Carroll

Filled with wisdom, this book not only gives practical advice about looking outward for a life partner, but recognizes that the real works starts within. True and instantly useful, this is a very important book for men and women alike. --Linda Carroll, author of Love Cycles

Neil Rosenthal

Psychologist Shawn Smith offers practical and immediately useful advice about evaluating a man as a possible long-term romantic partner. Is He Worth It? addresses the traits a stable man exhibits, and the warning signs you would be wise to look for when you are evaluating whether a man is the right one for you. If you are trying to decide whether a man you're dating could be the one you give your heart to, you will want to read this book. --Neil Rosenthal, syndicated relationship advice columnist and author of Love, Sex, and Staying Warm