Modern marriage and how to bear it

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Modern marriage and how to bear it

by Maud Churton Braby

EN·~4 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total

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Description

In this lively exploration of contemporary partnership, the author tackles the tangled expectations that surround marriage today. With a blend of wit and candid observation, the work examines everything from courtship rituals to the daily negotiations that keep a household afloat. Readers are invited to see familiar dilemmas in a fresh, unvarnished light.

Drawing on a wide range of social research, personal anecdotes, and even legal precedents, the guide offers practical advice without slipping into moralizing. It confronts topics such as financial equality, emotional honesty, and the pressures of societal norms, all while maintaining a tone that is both compassionate and sharply perceptive. The author's experience as a thoughtful observer of city life shines through each chapter.

Whether you are newly engaged, navigating years of partnership, or simply curious about the forces that shape marital life, this book provides a steady compass. Its clear, readable style makes complex issues approachable, encouraging couples to forge relationships built on mutual respect and realistic expectations.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (239K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Louise Hope, Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Mar 7, 2010

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Maud Churton Braby

Maud Churton Braby

d. 1932

A sharp, early-20th-century English journalist and novelist, she became known for frank, bestselling books about love, marriage, and the pressures of modern relationships. Born in China to British parents, she wrote with a practical, questioning voice that still feels surprisingly direct.

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