The Divorce-Proof Marriage Manual: The 23 Brutally Honest Conversations That Will Save (or End) Your Engagement Paperback – January 18, 2026

You're planning a wedding. But are you planning a marriage?Most engaged couples spend more time picking centerpieces than discussing what happens when someone loses their job, gets depressed, or wants to move across the country for a career opportunity.This workbook fixes that.The Conversations Most Couples Avoid Until It's Too LateWhat happens when sexual desire fades? Who handles the mental load of running a household? What if one of you becomes the primary earner? How do you actually merge finances without resentment? What are your hard boundaries around infidelity? What if therapy doesn't work?This isn't your grandmother's marriage prep book. There are no inspirational quotes or vague advice about "communication." Instead, you get:250+ writing prompts for both partners to complete individuallyPartner-specific sections to compare answers side-by-sideCompatibility scoring for each of the 24 major topicsAction items you can implement before the wedding dayRed flag assessments that might save you from disasterCrisis protocols for when (not if) things get hardEmergency contact lists and professional resource guides24 Brutally Honest Chapters That Cover EVERYTHING:Communication & Conflict ResolutionReligion, Spirituality & ValuesMental Load & Household LaborMoney, Debt & Financial TransparencySex, Intimacy & Physical BoundariesInfidelity & Relationship BetrayalFamily Dynamics & In-LawsChildren (or No Children)Career Ambitions & SacrificesLifestyle Compatibility & Daily LifeTechnology & Social Media BoundariesIndividual Autonomy & Personal FreedomFriendships & Social LifeHealth & Medical Decision-MakingDeal Breakers & Non-NegotiablesPower Dynamics & Decision-MakingMental Health & Crisis ManagementWarning Signs & Red FlagsLegal Agreements & PrenupsSeparation Planning & Exit Strategy...and moreThe Hard Truth:Not every engaged couple should get married. This workbook will help you figure out if you're one of them—or give you the tools to build something that actually lasts."We almost cancelled our wedding after Chapter 5. Best decision we ever made—we spent six months working through our money issues before getting married. Now we're on the same page." — Anonymous CoupleThis Workbook Is For:Engaged couples who want to do the work BEFORE saying "I do"Partners who'd rather have uncomfortable conversations now than expensive lawyers laterAnyone who suspects "we'll figure it out" isn't actually a planCouples in premarital counseling looking for structured homeworkThis Workbook Is NOT For:Couples who want easy answers and fairy tale promisesAnyone looking for a quick, feel-good checklistPeople who think love alone conquers allYour wedding is one day. Your marriage is the rest of your life.Which one are you actually preparing for?250+ pages • 24 comprehensive chapters • Interactive exercises • Quarterly review guides • Financial transparency worksheets • Mental load audits • Crisis protocolsScroll up and click "Buy Now" to start the conversations that could save your marriage—or save you from the wrong one. Read more