1001 Questions... The Book

Relationship expert Monica Mendez Leahy has given advice on KNX AM Radio, The Ladies' Home Journal, Modern Bride Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times among others, and is on a mission to help readers make their marriage last. Her 1,001 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married offers a reality check for singles and couples on the marriage path, helping them realize how much they have yet to discover about their partner's nature and their own.

Couples learn to discuss issues deeper than "chicken or fish" and to broach subjects that are often ignored before the nuptials yet essential for the foundation of an intimate, long-lasting relationship. Posed in a variety of fun formats, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and hypotheticals, these questions include topics such as:

"Does your partner feel that you're too attached to your parents?"
"Is there such a thing as innocent flirting?"
"Is it OK to cheat on your taxes?"

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Endorsements

"Your book is a wonderful consciousness raising tool for couples to use and therapists to recommend."
-Julie M. Simon, M.A., MBA., M.F.T.
Family Therapist, Life Coach and Author of "The Twelve-Week Emotional Eating Recovery Program."

"This is an excellent book for couples to read before they get married or after. It provides insight into issues that must be dealt with in order to create an enduring and exciting relationship. I am going to highly recommend this book to the many couples with whom I work."
-Yona Kollin, M.S.W., B.C.D
Psychotherapist

"Your questions are most useful. Couples should discuss these important questions before and avoid disaster later!"
-Bill & Judy Elbring
Founders, LifePartners.com

"Monica Leahy has written an important and essential book for all couples contemplating marriage. The 1001 questions, based on her extensive research, guide couples to consider together the important issues that all couples face. It would be wonderful if all couples entertaining marriage would sit down and discuss the questions and information in this valuable book. It is likely that we would have a significant improvement in the stability and satisfaction of married couples in our society. Couples who are knowledgeable and informed have a much better chance at success and fulfillment with each other."
-Dr. Barry G. Ginsberg
Executive Director, Center of Relationship Enhancement
Author of "50 Wonderful Ways To Be A Single Parent Family", and "Relationship Enhancement Family Therapy."

"Take off your blinders and take a look! These Questions may save you years of unhappiness and allow you to navigate issues well before snags occur. A great collection of questions for those contemplating marriage and for counselors and clergy who assist them!"
-Kelly Simpson, M.A. Psychology, L.M.F.T
Author, Active Relationships Programs

"After reading 1001 Questions To Ask Before You Get Married, I am convinced that people should read it before taking their marriage vows because there would be far less divorces."
-Dr. Ava Caledell, PhD., EdD.
Relationship specialist featured on popular TV programs such as Blind Date, Love U, Lifetime Television's Speaking of Women's Health and author of four books, including 12 steps to Everlasting Love.

"If persons considering marriage were able to ask and honestly answer even half these questions, they would surely have their eyes wide open!"
-Patricia Edlefsen, M.N., R.N
Relationship Specialist and Counselor

"In my 20 plus years in the book industry, this is the most all encompassing marriage preparation book I've ever seen! It is hip and intelligent and really addresses the problems and issues that are of concern to today's couples. I have certainly seen my share of manuscripts and advanced copies over the years but rarely one as well written and unique as 1001 Questions To Ask Before Getting Married."
-Kelly Goodman
Operations Manager, UCLA BookZone and Book Industry Specialist

"This book not only helps couples discuss how they plan to manage their finances, but also explores emotional reasons for their spending and saving styles. That alone makes it stand out above other relationship-help books. I found the questions so well written and intriguing, that it was hard to put the book down!"
-Claudia L. Llanos
CPA, Pasadena CPA

"Spectacular reading! All of the questions really helped us to analyze our relationship. We learned so much, Thanks!"
-Rosi Barrera & Afshir Zargar
Together over 4 years.

"Too often couples rush into a marriage not asking the serious questions about what it means to be a loving, compatible couple. This book allows an individual or couple to reflect on their values and life experiences in a way they may not have considered before. It challenges the reader to examine if they have seriously explored the many facets of married life. It is a must read book for anyone seriously considering marriage."
-Fr. Alan Oakes
C.S.P., Director of Catholic Compus Ministry, UCLA

"This guide provides excellent resource material for anyone in a relationship or planning marriage. Even though I'm not currently in a relationship, this reference manual taught me what to look for and how to approach a serious relationship."
-Jason Amorosi,
Eligible Bachelor

"Excellent book for couples to read. My clients should read this book before buying their wedding gown!"
-Eugenia,
Owner/Designer, Eugenia's