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Marry Him

13 minLori Gottlieb

What's it about

Are you holding out for the perfect partner, only to find yourself still single? What if your ideal "checklist" is actually the one thing standing in your way? This book offers a provocative look at how our romantic fantasies might be sabotaging our happiness. You'll discover why it's time to trade your fairy-tale expectations for a more realistic, and ultimately more fulfilling, approach to finding love. Lori Gottlieb combines personal stories with surprising research to reveal how embracing a "good enough" partner can lead to a truly great marriage. Get ready to challenge your own rules and find the lasting love you deserve.

Meet the author

Lori Gottlieb is a New York Times bestselling author, psychotherapist, and national advice columnist who writes the weekly "Dear Therapist" column for The Atlantic. Her unique perspective combines her clinical expertise with her own insightful, and often humorous, personal experiences navigating the modern world of love and relationships. This dual lens as both a professional therapist and a relatable single woman provides the foundation for her celebrated and transformative approach to finding a partner.

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What's it about

Are you holding out for the perfect partner, only to find yourself still single? What if your ideal "checklist" is actually the one thing standing in your way? This book offers a provocative look at how our romantic fantasies might be sabotaging our happiness. You'll discover why it's time to trade your fairy-tale expectations for a more realistic, and ultimately more fulfilling, approach to finding love. Lori Gottlieb combines personal stories with surprising research to reveal how embracing a "good enough" partner can lead to a truly great marriage. Get ready to challenge your own rules and find the lasting love you deserve.

Meet the author

Lori Gottlieb is a New York Times bestselling author, psychotherapist, and national advice columnist who writes the weekly "Dear Therapist" column for The Atlantic. Her unique perspective combines her clinical expertise with her own insightful, and often humorous, personal experiences navigating the modern world of love and relationships. This dual lens as both a professional therapist and a relatable single woman provides the foundation for her celebrated and transformative approach to finding a partner.

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