How to Pick a Mate: The Guide to a Happy Marriage

This book tackles the age‑old question of how to choose a life partner by turning romance into a thoughtful, research‑based process. Drawing on decades of psychological studies and real‑world counseling data, it shows why many impulsive or purely sentimental choices end in trouble. The authors acknowledge the personal, almost sacred nature of marriage, yet argue that a little systematic insight can spare years of heartache.

Readers are guided through a series of practical self‑tests that probe everything from emotional maturity and personality style to family background and long‑term compatibility. Clear checklists highlight traits that tend to predict marital happiness, while sections on jealousy, neurotic tendencies, and realistic expectations keep the advice grounded. By the end, you’ll have a sharper sense of what to look for in a partner and how to assess whether you and a prospective mate truly match.