I used to be married and have read this book, so I will take a stab at posting. A lot of what the book said was good common sense. A lot of it was junk. If a girl followed everything in the book, it is possible that she would end up with a guy who sincerely liked HER- but not necessarily one that she was in love with. I think "be yourself" and "keep an open mind" works for more than just Rush. I thought the book was more funny than helpful. I know the my SO thinks the whole thing is bunk written for desperate women who dying to get married and who are baby-crazy. It was a good read, but I wouldn't recommend following that particular set of Rules.