Argues that the old Arab adage, "Marriage is one-third luck, two-thirds appointment," no longer holds. The man should use his eyes, heart and head in selecting his bride.
Argues that, unlike the Syrian/Arab custom of treating the engagement as almost a wedding or half a wedding, it should be possible for the girl (as it already is for the boy) to break the engagement without shame or harmful ...
Provides advice to both the mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law as to how to have a happy home, suggests that the husband is the key to harmony, and advises parents to save for old age so as not to depend on their children.
Relates several new marriage ceremonies practiced by some Americans, e.g. getting married on a plane or under water or by a civil judge. Then declares her satisfaction that Syrian/Arab women have stayed away from such practices.
While Tannous accepts inter-religious marriage in principle, she opposes it in practice because of differences in upbringing and customs which will make for an unhappy marriage.
Argues that a wife deserves a "salary" similar to what the husband gives himself every month, in addition to house expenses. Cautions that Syrian/Arab women should make sure their financial rights are officially guaranteed.
In answer to the question as to which is better for a Syrian/Arab girl, to work at a factory or as a secretary in an office, Tannous argues that it depends on the interests/capabilities of the girl. In either case, good ...
Relates different reasons for why a man leaves his home and wife, mostly based on personality differences, and lack of consideration on part of the wife.
Advises women that, to hold onto their husbands, they need to continue to have good grooming and good clothes, etc. after marriage, as they did before.
Argues for equal education and opportunity for work for women -- until they get married. Also, states that man is the head of the household and the wife should obey her husband.