Before You Judge

By Marc Silver

Before You Begin
What This Book Is—and Isn’t
Part I — The Judgment
Chapter 1 — Why Men Cheat
Chapter 2 — Understanding the Male Psyche
Chapter 3 — I Caught Him Masturbating
Chapter 4 — Why Won’t He Talk?
Chapter 5 — Why Does He Need Time Alone?
Chapter 6 — Why Doesn’t He Ask for Help?
Chapter 7 — Why Does He Always Try to Fix Everything?
Part II — Before You Decide
Chapter 8 — Before You Judge
Chapter 9 — The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Chapter 10 — The Difference Between Intent and Impact
Part III — Learning to See Each Other
Chapter 11 — Why Doesn’t He Notice What I Notice?
Chapter 12 — Why Does He Show Love Differently?
Chapter 13 — Why Respect and Love Aren’t the Same Thing
Chapter 14 — Talking Isn’t Communication
Chapter 15 — Feeling Wanted vs. Feeling Needed
Chapter 16 — The Difference Between Being Loved and Feeling Loved
Part IV — Seeing the Relationship Clearly
Chapter 17 — Chemistry Isn’t Compatibility
Chapter 18 — Why Smart Women Sometimes Make Poor Choices in Love
Chapter 19 — Don’t Fall in Love with Potential
Chapter 20 — Consistency Is More Romantic Than Intensity
Chapter 21 — The Wednesday Test
Conclusion
Men Over Time
A Lifetime Guide to Understanding the Male Psyche
References / Sources and Further Reading