“The Rules” have changed. Fifteen years after that bestselling book told women they had to play hard-to-get to find Mr. Right, four new “how to” books advise forgetting about him. Instead, they say, find Mr. Adequate. And when you do, lasso him, cage him, and, whatever you do, don’t let him get away.
The message arrives in four different packages: Trade Mr. Right for Mr.-Right-Amount-of-Money, a duo of working moms advises. A TV consumer reporter suggests selecting a husband much the way one would shop for a new dress. Forget about miracles when it comes to finding a spouse, says a Catholic priest. Meanwhile, a never-married fortysomething writer attempts to lower her expectations — a lot. It’s enough to make you become a nun.
HOW FOUR RECENT BOOKS ADVISE WOMEN TO SETTLE FOR MR. ADEQUATE
