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

** "How to Pick a Mate: The Guide to a Happy Marriage" by Clifford R. Adams is a mid-20th century exploration of marriage as it gives advice rooted in research concerning successful unions. The book looks at key elements involved in relationships like emotional maturity and how society affects people's views. Its main goal is to show how important it is to be educated when making decisions in love and it starts by setting the scene to show marriage problems and divorces. Early on, it asks the important question, "Why marry, anyhow?" to discuss how society feels about marriage, like why some people stay away from it. It covers ideas such as being emotionally prepared, and taking into account old relationships, to fully understand what shapes people's thoughts on marriage, emphasizing that even though love is wanted by all, getting there can be tricky and confusing. **