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Should you Marry a Laywer A Couple’s Guide to Balancing Work, Love & Ambition |
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More Information “When Jacob and I got married, I had every intention of being a supportive spouse. And I was ... in the beginning. But I wasn’t prepared for how much my husband’s law practice demanded of our lives. As time went on, he became so focused on his goals, it was as if our marriage was only about the law.” – a lawyer’s wife In recent years, America’s most popular TV dramas have
lawyers winning in the courtroom but losing in love. Is there any
truth to this media image? Do lawyers really have problems building
and sustaining relationships. Yes, because the same traits that
contribute to a lawyer’s success can interfere with their
achieving meaningful, intimate relationships at home. You will learn ...
How lawyers differ from the rest of us. How to love your lawyer without losing yourself. How to argue with your lawyer ... and survive. How to build intimacy with the lawyer in your life. How lawyers can be better, more loving parents. How to keep billable hours from destroying your marriage How to help your spouse find career satisfaction in or out of the law So, whether you date, live with, are engaged to, work for ... or are already married .. to a member of the bar, this book is for you! Here’s what the critics say ... “The wiseguys in the crowd will undoubtedly say that a book with the title Should You Marry a Lawyer? ought to be a very short book indeed. Just two letters should suffice, they would say. But psychologist Fiona Travis, who is married to a lawyer herself, didn’t set out to write a book-length lawyer joke. Based on more than 20 years of treating lawyers and their families, she takes an even-handed look at the challenges of living with someone who works long hours, endures enormous stress, and is immersed in a profession that values rationality over emotion. All in all, this is a provocative and well-written book. It’s a fast and informative read for anyone interested in improving communication in their marriage.” – Lawyers Weekly USA “Ever feel like having a dispute with your lawyer-partner is like arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court? Dr. Travis explains why this is the case. She also details why successful lawyering techniques often clash with the skills needed to nurture a successful relationship and how to navigate a middle road. Dr. Travis's book is replete with studies of the legal profession, profiles of attorneys as well as non-lawyer spouses, and concrete suggestions for making relationships (whether straight or gay) thrive. Many lawyers and spouses contributed to offer words of advice.” – ABA’s Student Lawyer Magazine “No matter how breathtaking the engagement ring, if it's coming from
a lawyer, give it back ... and run At least that is the impression any bride-to-be
(or groom for that matter) would get from the initial chapters of Should
You Marry a Lawyer? Author Fiona Travis is quick to point out that many of
the traits lawyers need to be successful in the courtroom (aggressive, analytical,
direct) are lousy influences on relationships where couples need to compromise,
concede and cooperate. The workload, the stress and the competitiveness of
the profession do not exactly make lawyers the warm and fuzzy people you
want to snuggle up with at night. Travis notes that lawyers have the highest
divorce rate of any profession. But Travis didn't write this books to bust
wedding bells. All of 162 pages, this is a quick read that does not call
for significant changes by lawyers in their lifestyles to make their marriages
work, but emphasizes the point that cooperation is going to be far more important
to preserving a family life than any skills used to be successful at work.” – Cleveland
Bar Assn’s Law & Fact Magazine About the author Dr. Fiona Travis is an Ohio psychologist who is married
to a lawyer, and who has counseled hundreds of lawyers and lawyer families
in more than 20 years. She is a popular speaker within the legal community,
and has conducted many seminars and workshops for lawyers and spouses, and
for the support staffs of law firms.
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