false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170439006m/54420.jpg 54420 1 <P><b>Oh no, it's happening -- you're turning into that girl.</b><P></p><P>The one you never thought you'd become, the one who really wants to get engaged and can think of little else...the one who delivers a series of Oscar-worthy monologues about wanting to take the relationship to the next level, the one who tears out Tiffany ads and leaves them around the house, the one who finally agrees with her mother: "When are we going to get engaged?" <P></p><P>Rest assured, you are not alone.<P></p><P>Engagement stories tend to focus on the details of a beautifully orchestrated proposal crafted entirely unprompted by a dream boyfriend. Understandably, the unsavory details of the not-so-subtle hinting, the uncomfortable conversations, and the ultimatums issued six months prior are left out of the official recap. But the fact is, like any good relationship, getting engaged takes work -- soul-bearing, gut-wrenching, and occasionally heartbreaking work. <P></p><P> In <i>The Truth Behind the Rock,</i> real-life couples share their experiences in "he said/she said" anecdotes that offer a peek behind the curtain at what men and women are really thinking when it comes to engagements. From the subtle art of persuasion (and what to do if it fails) to sifting through the wreckage once he drops the "I don't really believe in marriage" bomb after years of dating, author Jessica Kaminsky offers up sisterly advice to guide you through the dreaded "talk"...again. This candid, reassuring examination of the great engagement debate is essential reading for every serious couple.<P></p><P><b>There's nothing wrong with wanting to be wanted...just be prepared to ask for what you want.</b><P></p><P> 53061 11 4 2006 The Truth Behind the Rock: Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Engagements . . . Until Now total:3|4:1|3:2| 3 10 5 0 3 0 false false Mon Sep 21 05:46:22 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 29 05:17:42 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 21 05:46:22 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Oct 15 10:20:32 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 15 10:20:32 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Fri Jun 05 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 06 19:23:35 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 05 13:29:05 -0700 2009 1 3 0 false false Sun Mar 02 15:18:18 -0800 2008 Sun Mar 02 15:18:22 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Tue Jan 08 14:39:57 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 08 14:39:57 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=54420