The Real Thing: Lessons on Love and Life from a Wedding Reporter's Notebook
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“The Real Thing” by Washington Post journalist Ellen McCarthy is about relationships and the mystery, science, and secrets towards long-lasting love.
The book is a collection of insights into enduring romance:
- Dating
- Commitment
- Breakups
- Weddings
- Marriage
It also includes testimonials from couples, and the personal story of McCarthy’s search for “the keeper”.
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If you have a question or problem, ask us:Table of Contents/ List of Topics Covered:
Dating
- Screw Meeting Cute
- “The One”
- Good on Paper (But Not Good Enough for You)
- It Won’t Come in the Package You’re Expecting
- Never Say Never
- Do: Go Online Already
- Don’t Treat Match.com Like Amazon
- Online Dates to Avoid
- Let’s Get Chemical
- Get Out
- Don’t Panic
- The Truth: It Doesn’t Happen for Everyone
- If It Feels Like a Chess Match, It’s Probably Only a Game
- Just Do It
- Make a Wish
- Put It Out There
- Give Nice a Chance
- Just Be Yourself
- The Most Important Word
- Same Difference
Commitment
- Who’s Ready?
- The Long and Winding Road
- Express Yourself
- Love Is Not All You Need
- Don’t Move in Just to Save on Rent
- Clash of Civilizations
- Fight the Good Fight
- Just Like Your Mama
- It Takes a Village
- How Will I Know?
Breakups
- When to Walk
- Top Ten Reasons to Call It Off
- Beware the Sunk Cost
- The Aftermath
- Breakups Hurt, Literally
- Moving On
Weddings
- We Did It Our Way
- Planning Hell
- How to Get Married Without Losing Friends or Alienating People
- Pre-Party
- Toast
- Ban the Chicken Dance
- The Good Stuff
Making It Last
- Ever After
- Check Your Expectations
- Past Romance
- Sometimes You’re Miserable? Good. That’s Normal
- Bearing Witness
- Acceptance
- Winning Isn’t Everything
- But Don’t Turn Away from the Dark Side
- A Little Tenderness
- Be Nice
- Keep It Confidential
- Please, Thank You, and Excuse Me
- Love Means Having to Say You’re Sorry, A Lot
- For the Kids
- Don’t Worry About the Joneses
- Let’s Talk About Sex
- What Makes It Last
- A Test of Endurance
- Better to Have Loved and Lost
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