Family & Relationships

Originally published in 1891, this hilarious (and informative) collection is a treasure trove of essential advice any man or woman, or couple, would be foolish to ignore.

From advice about how to find the perfect partner…

• Don't marry a villain.
• Don't marry a duke, or anyone who travels on his title.
• If money is your object, the older and uglier he is, the better.
• Avoid slovenly dressed girls or heedless men.

…to advice about how to wed…

• Don't propose on a wash-day, in the rain, at breakfast or in a tunnel.
• Marry at home or at church, in good form, without display.

…as well as general words of wisdom…

…Hildreth's Advice for Marriage is a delightful collection that is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago.

• How many people are walking through the world convinced that they have to settle?
• How many people are being treated badly because they think they don't tick desirable boxes?
• What would happen if you didn't limit yourself by seeing yourself as a bunch of labels, and instead saw yourself as a catch?
• How fun would it be to be single without questioning your loveability, to date without taking rejection personally, and to have sex without hating your body?

Nearly every question life coach and queen of boundaries Michelle Elman is asked relates to one subject: dating.

Including unravelling myths about single life, changing your dating mindset, dealing with ghosting, text etiquette and taking relationships offline, The Selfish Romantic will teach you how to empower your love life like never before.

Combining Michelle's expertise in boundaries and body positivity, this is your guide to navigating the modern dating landscape.