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Dr. Shawn T. Smith is a clinical psychologist based in Denver, Colorado.

He’s also the author of one of the most important books I’ve read over the past year.

The Tactical Guide to Women: How Men Can Manage Risk in Dating and Marriage is a comprehensive examination of the potential risks of marrying the wrong woman, and how unmarried men can determine whether or not a potential partner is a good choice for marriage.

More than that, it’s a solid overview of what makes a good long-term partner in relationships more generally, what are the “red flags” to watch out for, and how men can avoid the stereotypical nightmare-divorce scenario.

In addition to The Tactical Guide to Women, Dr. Shawn T. Smith is also the author of The Practical Guide to Men: How to Spot the Hidden Traits of Good Men and Great Relationships, a book that offers similar tools to modern women.

In today’s episode of Humans in Love, Dr. Smith and I examine what makes a good marriage, what men and women should be looking for in a potential long-term partner, his own journey in marriage, the feasibility of open relationships, to what extent a person’s past should “matter” when making a marriage decision, and much more.

Hope you enjoy.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Tactical Guide to Women by Dr. Shawn T. Smith (Amazon)
The Practical Guide to Men by Dr. Shawn T. Smith (Amazon)
Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber (Amazon)

Connect with Dr. Shawn T. Smith at:

His personal website
Twitter

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