How to Be Married (to Melissa): A Hilarious Guide to a Happier, One-of-a-Kind Marriage

Written by Dustin Nickerson and Taylor Tomlinson

Narrated by Dustin Nickerson and Melissa Nickerson

Read by the author!

Your therapist told you that marriage was no laughing matter, but standup comedian and podcaster Dustin Nickerson begs to differ. Join Dustin as he draws on experiences from his incredibly average life to share tips for appreciating the uniqueness of every marriage.

Through storytelling and brutally honest disclosures, Dustin brings his highly relatable brand of humor to the challenges couples may face, including eating healthy (versus being happy), parenting (building crucial survival skills), finances (bill collectors, anyone?), and church attendance (Melissa's purse holds enough mints and fidget toys to entertain the kids and Dustin). 

Go beyond the formulas and charts of conventional marriage advice as you dig deep into your one-of-a-kind relationship. In this book written for actual married humans by an actual married human, Dustin shares:

• Why laughter in your marriage is essential--even in the hard times
• Why in marriage, unlike on Southwest, your baggage does not fly free
• An approach to problem-solving (we're talking money, kids, and in-laws) that brings you closer
• Why you should never put Scattergories on your wedding registry  

Praise for How to Be Married (to Melissa):

"How to Be Married (to Melissa) feels like you're having a conversation with a guy who has legitimate experience and expertise in my favorite things: faith, marriage, and comedy. In a culture full of 'fake it till you make it' people, Dustin is the real deal when it comes to all three categories."

--Trey Kennedy, comedian

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Jun 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9781400231638

Dustin Nickerson

Dustin Nickerson is “the world’s most average person.” A comedian who performs in more than 300 shows a year, his videos have been viewed more than 20 million times, and he has appeared on Comedy Central, Hulu, Fox, and Netflix alongside Kevin Hart. His stand-up comedy special, Overwhelmed, produced by KevOnStage, is one of the highest-rated comedy specials on Amazon Prime. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Melissa, for more than seventeen years, and together they host the popular Don’t Make Me Come Back There podcast in between raising their three children. They live in San Diego, California.

Reviews for How to Be Married (to Melissa)

[standhenry · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Readers should first go to Youtube and watch a couple standup bits by author Dustin Nickerson. The image of him and how he tells jokes will make you laugh as you imagine him writing this book. How to Be Married (to Melissa) is everything a marriage self-help book by a comedian should be...funny, relatable, and definitely a good read. While mentioning his religion throughout the book, he is never actually promoting or suggesting the reader needs it. Like Melissa, it's his thing, and they will do it their way. I enjoyed reading this book and will be recommending to friends.