101 Things You Should Never Say To Your Spouse

Peter R. Garber and Nancy C. Garber
Multi-Media Publications (2007)
ISBN 9781897326008
Reviewed by Vicki Landes for Reader Views (3/08)


For authors Peter and Nancy Garber, their over-30-year marriage has provided them with more than just love and companionship – it’s also given them 101 reasons to write a book.  By combining common sense and good-natured humor, their new release “101 Things You Should Never Say To Your Spouse” lists some of the ‘don’ts’ with regard to communicating with your loved one.   

“101 Things You Should Never Say To Your Spouse” is an entertaining look at some potentially serious issues that can come up during the course of a marriage.  From more minor infractions such as an unhealthy attachment to the television control to ultimate romance killers like “you look fat in that,” the Garbers list each tabooed comment with a short reason why it should be avoided.  Sayings are also organized into ‘feelings,’ ‘opinions,’ ‘tastes,’ ‘communication,’ ‘schedules,’ ‘time off,’ ‘roles,’ ‘compatibility,’ ‘lifestyles,’ and ‘romance’ for easy reference. 

Super quick to read and fun to share with your significant other, “101 Things You Should Never Say To Your Spouse” is a great gift idea for engagement or wedding parties.  With advice based on good common sense and a level of respect for the other person, the information given is extremely brief before moving on to the next item - not adequate for those couples in need of more professional marital assistance.  However, those in healthy relationships will probably find the book very enjoyable and affable to peruse together…while maybe even learning they are guilty of using a few of the offensive statements themselves.  Straightforward and honest, the Garbers present some good advice on how to love another person while ensuring they see that love in action.  Further, “learning to be more aware of what you say and more sensitive to your spouse’s feelings can only serve to strengthen your marriage.”  And that’s the most important thing.

Peter and Nancy Garber have learned a thing or two about how to make a marriage work but just as important, they’ve learned what not to do!  Avoid 101 different ‘open mouth, insert foot’ scenarios with their helpful book, “101 Things You Should Never Say To Your Spouse.”  You just might end up with an entirely new way of looking at your communication!

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