Review: A guide to communication and romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 10, 2013
Let's face it; a lucky few people seem to be able to have lasting, fulfilling relationships, but many of us occasionally (or often) stumble at certain stages. Maybe your partner just doesn't talk much about private things, or there was a huge fight over where to have your vacation. Whatever the reason is, The 4Cs of a Meaningful and Lasting Romance seeks to address the issue and tell you how to work around the problem.The book follows a sort of "chronological" order, addressing chemistry first (or that things that initially draws you to a person, and ending with commitment. You're free to skip around to whatever section suits your needs, although I think every section has excellent advice. It uses things like lists, check boxes, and quotes/factoids to get the point across. It's generally well edited, but there are a few glaring errors that should have been caught and might drive you crazy if you've got OCD. The writing style is conversational; you're going to be reading long paragraphs of info and stories but it did a pretty good job keeping my attention. I'd recommend reading through the sections in bite-sized chunks rather than trying to read cover-to-cover in a few sitting.As the title implies, this definitely isn't literature for people seeking flings and one night stands. For couples who have trouble and really want to work on their relationship, this is a good read. I think it's very comprehensive and eye opening, and I hope to go into my next relationship putting some of this information to good use.