The Ring Makes All the Difference: The Hidden Consequences of Cohabitation and the Strong Benefits of Marriage Paperback – September 1, 2011

The insights gained here, if acted on, could save you major grief down the road in your life and the lives of those you "say" you love. Even if you don't agree with the book title seems like you can't loose at least reading two or three chapters. Think about it.

Though I have been married for 30 years, I read this book several times. Stanton lays out reasons why 100% of social scientists agree that living together before marriage is an almost sure fire way to ruin a potentially great relationship. For those like me who want to discourage women from living with their boyfriends, and for the people ages 15 - 75, who think this might be a good idea to live together, read this book and think again. Cannot say enough good about how well referenced Stanton makes his case for NOT living together.Living together: relationship is primarily on man's terms. Marriage: relationships is primarily on woman's terms. Read it for yourself why it is this way.

This is an easy to read book. It is extremely well researched from the social sciences. It presents the evidence of what actually happens when two people live together without being married, compared to being married. As it turns out, one of the two is better.If you know someone living with another outside of marriage, or contemplating same, this would be an excellent gift for them. It will also be good for anyone who cares about others and wants to be a wise friend. I highly recommend this book.

This book is loaded with statistics to back what the author is claiming. As a conservative christian i was looking for biblical backing to stand behind why cohabitation was bad, however you don't get bombarded with that at all in this book. i was shocked that it was close to the end of the book before the author brought this into the book at all. however he had his reasons for doing that, as explained at the end of the book. I had to take breaks in reading this because at times it became so overwhelming to me with all the statistics and findings that i needed time to process it all, but i would recommend it for all couples, but especially those that are angry or have turned away from the church and don't want to hear it from a biblical perspective (however he does put that in at the end, which is also why i recommend it to them!)

Cohabitation and sex outside of marriage is so destructive to the couple and their children. The terrible thing is that it is especially bad for the woman. However we have all been blinded in this and have bought into the lie of sex without ties or commitment.

Definitely a book to read before a person starts to date.

A fascinating and well-documented summary of why people should get married! First from a secular perspective, and towards the end, from a Christian perspective. Well-written and timely.

Just getting started reading this but so far it's great! It not only gives the biblical teaching but back it up with scientific proof which is great for agnostic or scientific thinkers!

I would recommend this book to my son. Also for many other young people who concider cohabitation before marriage. Thank you

I can't understand why anyone would ever want to live together. This book will explain why.

Perfect, very informative book