Contents
Introduction 1
Preface 3
Chapter One: Unfold the Petals of a Rose 5
Chapter Two: Women—A Mercy from God 13
Chapter Th ree: Th e Genius of a Woman 17
Chapter Four: Explore Th eir Values and Needs 21
Chapter Five: Marriage—Th e Recipe 25
Chapter Six: Turbulence Ahead—Tips To Solve It 29
Chapter Seven: Understanding Women 37
Chapter Eight: Smart Guys Know How to Read Th em 43
Chapter Nine: Never be a Macho—You’ll Perish 47
Chapter Ten: Be a Mensch—You Will Prosper 51
Chapter Eleven: Learn to Interpret their Body Language 57
Chapter Twelve: How to Make the Cool U-Turn at Menopause 61
Chapter Th irteen: Be Happier as You Get Older 67
Chapter Fourteen: Retire in Health, Peace and Happiness 71
Chapter Fifteen: Final Vow—Til Death Do Us Part 75
I always tell my husband don’t run your car til your gas is low. He asked me what I meant by that. I guess he is still trying to fi gure it out. Do you guys remember those birthday cards, Valentine cards, Mother’s Day cards, anniversary cards, Christmas cards, and New Year cards? Can you recollect those lovely words when you purchased those cards? Please try to remember, love is blind, violets are blue, sugar is sweet but not as sweet as you. In addition, you wished you had an orange that you cut in two; the skin you’ll give to others, but the juice he’ll give to you. Th at’s very romantic, isn’t it? You see, as you are growing in your marriage, gradually be prepared as you are reading this book on your sweet journey to the road of marital bliss. During your beautiful years of happiness, you will encounter a gradual but sudden change with your spouse. Her body clock is going to tick backwards sometimes. Th is might really be something unusual in her life. You may react very diff erently, but your reaction should not come by surprise. You should know ahead of time and be prepared. You see, this change is called “Midlife Menopause.” Remember the way the word menopause is spelled. Men is the beginning of the word menopause. Also remember that W is for women and since M sits in the middle of the word, all men should be very supportive in this change. Th ere are many signs, and the problems that some women associate with changing hormones include hot fl ashes and night sweats, depressed mood, sleep disruptions, sexual concerns, and body aches and pains. I could tell you one day during sleepless nights my husband would see how uncomfortable this was. Sometimes he would wake up with me.
He said many times over, “Wow! Imagine if men had to go through this.”
He even noticed that it can cause depression, and memory problems. So my advice to all aspiring husbands is to please study “Midlife Menopause” ahead of time. Don’t go into shock when she can’t satisfy your needs. Bear with her, love her, respect her feelings, and be there for her 100 percent. You see, let my husband tell you, the way woman behaves sometimes during that stage, you may think she is crazy. However, be patient, support her.