Between “Yes” and “I Do”: Resolving Conflicts and Relieving Anxiety During Your Engagement

by Yona Zeldis McDonough

Common mythology holds that once a couple becomes engaged, all of their troubles instantly vanish and they live in a state of romantic bliss. Unfortunately, that idea is indeed a myth.Though on the surface it seems that the couple doesn't have to think about anything weightier than invitations and gowns and whether the bride should wear her hair up or down, there is really a lot more involved. The transition from boyfriend and girlfriend to husband and wife involves many different emotional issues.

This sensitive, insightful book offers advice to the engaged couple on how to
— Cope with wedding details that become a source of friction
— Tactfully rechannel the well-meaning efforts of intrusive family members
— Cope with cold feet about the marriage decision
— Sort out conflicts about their future lifestyle.

The engagement period doesn't have to be stressful. Between "Yes" and "I Do" enables couples to eliminate tension and make the engagement the happiest time of their lives.

184 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1998

About the author

I live in Park Slope, Brooklyn and many of my novels take place here. But my new novel takes place in New Hampshire, and I have woven into it a historical component: the tragic story of Ruth Blay, who in 1768 was the last woman hanged in the state. When I read about Ruth, I was fascinated and horrified in equal measure, and I knew I had to write about her.
I was educated at Vassar College and Columbia University, where I studied art history. But I started writing fiction in my 20's and never looked back. I am the author of seven novels, 27 books for children and am the editor of two essay collections. I'm also the fiction editor of Lilith Magazine . Please visit my website, http://www.yonazeldismcdonough.com or find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/yzmcdonough; I love to connect with readers everywhere.