Where are the good men? Good men are everywhere, and they are searching for terrific women. So why are they hard to find? And why do so many women make life-altering mistakes by choosing the wrong men? The answer is distressingly simple. Good men don't always know how to attract women, and women don't always recognize good men. It's as if there is a wall between the most compatible people. But don't despair! The Practical Guide to Men  holds time-tested wisdom for spotting good men who are searching for great relationships. You'll discover... The three pillars of a good man. Great relationships begin with the best raw material. Men of character possess these basic traits. - The twelve-point man inspection. Men who succeed in relationships have the right tools for lasting romance. These questions will help you evaluate his relationship readiness. - Ten self-deceptions that lead to costly relationship errors. Life is too short to suffer through bad relationships. Find out how to avoid common mistakes women make when choosing men. Written by a happily married man who is also a clinical psychologist, The Practical Guide to Men   is a celebration of romance, and it's the perfect guide to finding love in these complex times. (This book was originally published under the title Is He Worth It? How to Spot the Hidden Traits of Good Men .) The Practical Guide to Men is a must-have for any woman confused about finding the man of her dreams--or deciding whether she has already found him. Dr. Smith's conversational style is easy to read while also offering useful insights. He clarifies the complicated and often confusing world of men as potential partners. If you are wondering how to find a good man, or whether a particular man is worth keeping, this is the book for you! --Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, author of Insecure in Love Good men abound--yes, really! But do you believe you deserve them? Do you know how to identify Mr. Right, and how to avoid Mr. Wrong? Whether you've picked inappropriate partners in the past, or whether you want to avoid them in your future, this book is for you. Based on science rather than opinion, and providing detailed examples that underscore every point, The Practical Guide to Men is definitely worth it. --Duana C. Welch, PhD, author of Love Factually Shawn Smith has done it again with his latest book! With a deft hand at applying research, humor, and clinical savvy to the most common relationship question, The Practical Guide to Men is a wise and fascinating look at how to recognize a truly good man. Women will benefit from this brilliant insider's view into the male psyche, while men will find help refining their relationship readiness. A spectacular read. --Shannon Kolakowski, PsyD, author of Single, Shy, and Looking for Love and When Depression Hurts Your Relationship Psychologist Shawn Smith offers practical and immediately useful advice about evaluating a man as a possible long-term romantic partner. The Practical Guide to Men addresses the traits a stable man exhibits, and the warning signs you would be wise to look for when you are evaluating whether a man is the right one for you. If you are trying to decide whether a man you're dating could be the one you give your heart to, you will want to read this book. --Neil Rosenthal, syndicated relationship advice columnist and author of Love, Sex, and Staying Warm Women make mistakes far too often in their choice of men. The Practical Guide to Men explains why, and it offers practical strategies for avoiding common mistakes. You will find information that will help keep your eyes wide open when it really counts. The book is an engaging and eye-opening read, guaranteed to be useful for any woman seeking a dream companion for life. --Susan Page, author of If I'm So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single? Shawn T. Smith is a clinical psychologist in Denver, Colorado. He is the author of Surviving Aggressive People , The User's Guide to the Human Mind , and The Woman's Guide to How Men Think . He also writes a blog at ironshrink.com. Shawn lives with his wife and daughter, and their dog.