Excellent book to read before you marry!

I'm not going to lie, I almost didn't put this book on my goodreads shelf, because I'm slightly ashamed to admit that I read it. But here it is.
Written by the founder of eHarmony (which brought two of my best friends together to produce one of the strongest marriages I've ever known), "Finding the Love of Your Life" is better described by its subtitle "Ten Principles for Choosing the Right Marriage Partner." Rather than giving a when, where, or how for FINDING a spouse, Warren outlines some serious considerations to take into account when evaluating whether you should marry a certain person or not. The focus on CHOOSING over FINDING might be somewhat frustrating for those of us who need to FIND some options before we can CHOOSE among them. But there's no how-to for finding a spouse--nor should there be. There are, however, some good principles to follow when considering marriage to whomever one finds.
Some are pretty standard wisdom: know yourself and know what you want out of life before getting married; make sure you're physically attracted to your spouse; at least consider any concerns your family and friends raise about your relationship. Others you may not have considered in the way Warren presents them. For example, Warren's reasoning for abstaining from premarital sex: it clouds your judgment as to whether or not the person your with is actually a good match or a good mate.
There was nothing revolutionary to me in this book, but it was helpful to see these points laid out so clearly from the perspective of psychology.

I believe I read this book in college. So it was interesting to read it ten years later after going through a divorce. It really resonated with me about how important compatibility is to a successful marriage and knowing yourself.

Oh yeah, and waiting until your late 20s, after you figure out who you are, helps with marriage too. That wasn’t emphasized to me growing up.

The author is the founder of eharmony.com

Am I embarrassed to have read this book my mother thrifted for me? Yes. Would I recommend it to my potential future daughter or son? Yes! 100%. eHarmony guy and Christian.

I actually enjoyed this book a lot! Quick and easy packed full of wisdom in practically thinking through dating and potential spouse. In many ways it can reinforce my bad tendency to look for a perfect person (who doesn't exist), but the practical value of his suggestions are worth it. It gives me fresh eyes on what conversations to have early on working towards love and unity.

My sister told me this was the best book ever. She's usually right. I think she even talked me into buying a copy. Or she gave it to me...I can't remember. Either way it was possibly the most boring book I have ever read.

And yes, I did meet my husband (love of my life) shortly after reading this book, but I think that was more fate than the effect of this.

Attention singles! Here’s a book you need! It offers 10 principles to help you choose the right person to marry. The author says, “The selection you make of a marriage partner may well have more to do with the quality of your marriage than everything you do after getting married.” This book guides you along that selection process – it’s vitally important information!