Review of Smart Love
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Review of Smart Love
[Following is a volunteer review of "Smart Love" by Vincent Fudge II.]
When business people get involved in business partnerships, they conduct comprehensive research and strategically align themselves with their potential partners. Both parties discuss and outline expectations from various angles and discuss the future of their partnership. However, when it comes to romantic relationships, people tend to go with the flow and throw caution to the wind. Edward and his wife were no different. They fell head over heels in love and got married. Their differences and resentment surfaced over the years and threatened their marriage.
Edward and his wife found themselves in an unhappy and abusive relationship. The couple held on to their marriage for various reasons. However, the cracks in the walls and foundation of their relationship only became wider, and they considered getting a divorce. While in the process of divorce, Edward suggested they apply the SMART (Specific-Measurable-Achievable-Realistic-Time specific) principle to salvage their crumbling marriage. As a surveyor by profession, Edward had used the principle many times in his career, and it always yielded the desired results. He believed this tool could save their marriage. He successfully convinced his wife to give this principle a chance, and they applied it to their marriage. They started by discussing their dreams and goals for their marriage and drafted an action plan using the SMART approach. They became accountable for their actions and reviewed the action plan regularly. I encourage you to read the book to find out if the SMART principle yielded the desired results or not for the couple by picking up Smart Love by Vincent Fudge II.
It was refreshing to read this book as the author was transparent and did not hide his faults and flaws. The couple’s blind spots and toxic traits were laid bare for readers to learn from. I liked the transparency because it made their relationship relatable.
The one aspect that I did not really like was Edward’s dominating character. I understand his primal need to lead and steer the project to success, but sometimes he came across as dominating and controlling. I encourage readers to read the book and formulate their own ideas about the couple.
The book appears to have been professionally edited, as I only came across one error. The language used is direct, clear, and easy to comprehend. However, profane terms are also used, albeit sparingly.
My overall rating of the book is 4 out of 4 stars. I have no reason to withhold stars because I am more equipped about romantic relationships.
For relationships to succeed, they require work and commitment from both parties. This book empowers readers and gives them tools to allow their relationship to thrive. I recommend it to all couples in the dating phase, those considering marriage or long-term relationships, and those already married. It is never late to communicate your goals and vision for your relationship.
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Smart Love
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When business people get involved in business partnerships, they conduct comprehensive research and strategically align themselves with their potential partners. Both parties discuss and outline expectations from various angles and discuss the future of their partnership. However, when it comes to romantic relationships, people tend to go with the flow and throw caution to the wind. Edward and his wife were no different. They fell head over heels in love and got married. Their differences and resentment surfaced over the years and threatened their marriage.
Edward and his wife found themselves in an unhappy and abusive relationship. The couple held on to their marriage for various reasons. However, the cracks in the walls and foundation of their relationship only became wider, and they considered getting a divorce. While in the process of divorce, Edward suggested they apply the SMART (Specific-Measurable-Achievable-Realistic-Time specific) principle to salvage their crumbling marriage. As a surveyor by profession, Edward had used the principle many times in his career, and it always yielded the desired results. He believed this tool could save their marriage. He successfully convinced his wife to give this principle a chance, and they applied it to their marriage. They started by discussing their dreams and goals for their marriage and drafted an action plan using the SMART approach. They became accountable for their actions and reviewed the action plan regularly. I encourage you to read the book to find out if the SMART principle yielded the desired results or not for the couple by picking up Smart Love by Vincent Fudge II.
It was refreshing to read this book as the author was transparent and did not hide his faults and flaws. The couple’s blind spots and toxic traits were laid bare for readers to learn from. I liked the transparency because it made their relationship relatable.
The one aspect that I did not really like was Edward’s dominating character. I understand his primal need to lead and steer the project to success, but sometimes he came across as dominating and controlling. I encourage readers to read the book and formulate their own ideas about the couple.
The book appears to have been professionally edited, as I only came across one error. The language used is direct, clear, and easy to comprehend. However, profane terms are also used, albeit sparingly.
My overall rating of the book is 4 out of 4 stars. I have no reason to withhold stars because I am more equipped about romantic relationships.
For relationships to succeed, they require work and commitment from both parties. This book empowers readers and gives them tools to allow their relationship to thrive. I recommend it to all couples in the dating phase, those considering marriage or long-term relationships, and those already married. It is never late to communicate your goals and vision for your relationship.
******
Smart Love
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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