{"product_id":"romances-practicalities-a-love-story-maybe-yours-in-250-questions-isbn-9780063339798","title":"Romances \u0026 Practicalities: A Love Story (Maybe Yours!) in 250 Questions","description":"\u003cp\u003e“The perfect starting point to making your love story last.” — Emily Giffin, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMeant to Be\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the pop psychology of Malcolm Gladwell and the humor of Carrie Bradshaw, \u003ci\u003eRomances \u0026amp; Practicalities\u003c\/i\u003e combines a charming personal love story with research-backed relationship self-help, including a set of 250 questions to help you foster deeper intimacy, assess your compatibility, and get honest about what you’re really looking for in a partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few months into Lindsay Jill Roth’s whirlwind transatlantic courtship with a handsome Englishman, he made a comment that hit her like a gut-punch: “I don’t know you well enough yet.” Despite hours on FaceTime and swoon-worthy dates in London and NYC, Roth realized he was right: they \u003ci\u003edidn’t\u003c\/i\u003e know each other very well. And their relationship, while certainly romantic, was hardly practical. Did they even have a shared vision for the future? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the age of increasingly impersonal dating, how do you get off the dating hamster wheel and advance a relationship along the path to commitment? How do you know if you’re with “the one\"?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter \u003ci\u003eRomances \u0026amp; Practicalities\u003c\/i\u003e, a set of 250 research-backed questions for couples spread across twelve categories—from money to children to chores to sex—designed to help you identify your wants, needs, and non-negotiables, assess compatibility, initiate tricky conversations with grace, and build a deeper, stronger long-term relationship. Questions range from seemingly light and casual to intimate and serious, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did your family communicate, share, and argue growing up?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are we different? Might our differences be a source of future conflict?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow important to you is alone-time?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow important is your career in terms of your identity?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you feel about debt? Mortgages?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf we were stuck on a desert island, what strengths would you bring to help us survive?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoth weaves the questions with her own love story, provocative interviews with couples who’ve used the system, and practical relationship advice from a diverse range of clinical and popular experts including Lori Gottlieb, Nicole LePera, Mark Hyman, Emily Morse, Suze Orman, Nate Berkus, and Barbara Corcoran.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoth’s wise and witty narrative explores the reasons we \u003ci\u003edon’t\u003c\/i\u003e often equate romance with practicality, and arrives at a surprising truth: healthy communication and building intimacy isn’t just vital, it’s \u003ci\u003esexy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eRomances \u0026amp; Practicalities \u003c\/em\u003eis the pep talk we didn’t know we needed. So much energy is drained by what we don’t say, by decoding the smoke signals of others, by feeling utterly at the whim of fate. I’d like to say that Lindsay Jill Roth has done the work so you don’t have to, but her point (made delightfully and emphatically) is that you \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e—and that it’s doable and 100 percent worth it. A shockingly easy and fun read for such vital information.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmma McLaughlin, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Nanny Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eRomances \u0026amp; Practicalities \u003c\/em\u003eoffers a much-needed guidebook to empower us all to both know ourselves more deeply and bravely communicate what we want in all our relationships. Sharing her own personal journey, Lindsay Jill Roth gifts us with a compassionate look into the realities of developing and maintaining our connections with others.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. Nicole LePera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be the Love You Seek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reading Roth’s book feels like taking advice from your funniest but most sensible friend . . .\u003cem\u003e Romances and Practicalities\u003c\/em\u003e offers a warm, thoughtful and thought-provoking read, and easily proves Roth’s unofficial the­sis—communication is sexy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In \u003cem\u003eRomances \u0026amp; Practicalities\u003c\/em\u003e, Roth strips away the clichés and reminds us that love isn’t just about who you dream of—it’s about who you build a dream \u003cem\u003ewith\u003c\/em\u003e, one grocery run and plumbing repair at a time. A wake-up call and a love letter to what matters most in relationships.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eRomances \u0026amp; Practicalities\u003c\/em\u003e is the kind of book I wish every rom-com heroine had in her back pocket. This refreshingly candid and relatable guide demonstrates that love isn’t just about passion—it’s about making choices that align with your heart and your future. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your love story last, this is your perfect starting point.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Meant to Be\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The five most toxic relationship words are \u003cem\u003ewe will figure it out\u003c\/em\u003e. In fact, we often need the opposite—clear, research-backed guidance—to move forward. \u003cem\u003eRomances \u0026amp; Practicalities\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect road map to healthy relationships, and Roth is an honest and hilarious researcher and storyteller. A must-read for anyone looking for deeper connection and love.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eRomances \u0026amp; Practicalities\u003c\/em\u003e takes you beyond the fairy tale, offering 250 essential questions that dive deep into the heart of what truly makes relationships work. Whether you’re seeking love, navigating a new romance, or strengthening a long-term commitment, this book will empower you to foster open communication and practical intimacy, transforming your romantic journey into a lasting, meaningful connection.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaniel G. 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