[Capitalist Eric]

, too many women treat their husbands as accessories instead of priorities.

Completely true.

When my wife couldn't break herself of this odious habit, I gave her three chances to clean up her act, and get her priorities in order.

She couldn't.

And she's now the EX-wife.

And I'm much happier.

[Lazamataz]

When my wife couldn't break herself of this odious habit, I gave her three chances to clean up her act, and get her priorities in order.

Lucky wife. My wife gave me ZERO chances to clean up my ac, and get my priorities in order.

And because that is deeply ingrained and wholly symptomatic of who she is, I am also much happier now. :o)

[technochick99]

Are there any marital situations for which your book does not apply?

Yes, most definitely. Where the behavior of the husbands is blatantly destructive, dangerous or evil, this book does not apply.

My ex-husband's behaviours could be classified as both destructive and dangerous (certainly according to the cop across the street, my divorce attorney and my ex-bf the Chicago homicide detective, 3 men with more experience than I in the darker side of life). I think Dr. Laura needs to stress this point a bit more. Sometimes women really need to be objective as to whether a relationship is fundamentally unsound. If it is, then no sense working to fix up a house that is rotted through and through.