Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope Everett L. Worthington InterVarsity Press, 2003 A 2003 Templeton Foundation Book of Distinction! All of us have suffered painful emotional and relational hurts. God calls us to forgive those who have hurt us, but that's often easier said than done. We don't usually know how to forgive others, nor are we always sure if we have truly forgiven them.Psychologist and counselor Everett L. Worthington Jr., the leading Christian researcher on ...             After the Fight: Using Your Disagreements to Build a Stronger Relationship5 reviews Daniel B. Wile The Guilford Press, 1995 More useful & real than typical pop psychology books + Terrific Read + Having worked with Wile... People looking to improve relationships, to better understand themselves and be better understood by others, will benefit much more from THIS book than from 100 of your typical pop psychology books -- you know, the ones whose titles usually start with numbers ("The seven ways to...", "The eight ...             Covenant Marriage: Building Communication & Intimacy10 reviews Gary D. Chapman B&H Publishing Group, 2003 An excellent resource + Should be required reading for pre-marital counseling + spectacular! + A MUST READ for every man, engaged or married!!! + Great addition             Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts7 reviews Les and Leslie Parrott Zondervan, 2001 Must Read for Couples Thinking of Remarriage + Helpful and Useful Before Remarrying + Fantastic Tool to Really Know Your Intended Spouse + A Definite Read! + I love this book!             Take Back Your Marriage: Sticking Together in a World That Pulls Us Apart9 reviews William J. Doherty The Guilford Press, 2003 A book that will help ANY marriage!!!! + Helpful + Superbly helpful + Highly recommended!! + Drop what you're doing and read it!             Reconcilable Differences5 reviews Andrew Christensen, Neil S. Jacobson The Guilford Press, 2002 Looking for hope in your marriage? Buy this book! + Review of 2 Relevant Books Together + working with couples + Reconcilable Differences + Defusing arguments, accepting differences.             The Intentional Family: Simple Rituals to Strengthen Family Ties6 reviews William J. Doherty Harper Paperbacks, 1999 Great text for designing couple and family practices + A different perspective + Essential information! William Doherty provides an opportunity to reflect on the state of your relationship with your spouse and your children and he provides ideas to bring the family together. He is non-judgemental in his approach and is not an idealist, rather, he knows that people are busy and that it takes work ...             A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage9 reviews Scott M. Stanley, Daniel Trathen, ... Jossey-Bass, 1998 Wonderful book and program! + Outstanding Chrisitan Principles + The Perfect Christ Centered Marriage Guide + Very pleased + marriage maker             The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate603 reviews Gary Chapman Northfield Publishing, 1995 A Life Changing Book + simply The best book on love: open your heart and listen + The Five Love Languages (mens edition) + Excellent + I LOVE this book!             Love Talk: Speak Each Other's Language Like You Never Have Before8 reviews Les and Leslie Parrott Zondervan, 2004 Excellent Guide to Enriching Communication I am still working through the book but it has been an excellent guide to improving communication skills at all levels.             Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last39 reviews John Gottman Simon & Schuster, 1995 Why Marriages Succed or Fail + Why Marriages Succeed Or Fail - John Gottman + This book succeeds! + Extensively Researched with Great Insights! + Recommended by a Professional             The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships13 reviews John Gottman Three Rivers Press, 2002 Not just help for couples! + Life-changing strategies! + Excellent book + Great book with lots of practical exercises + good insight about interactions             Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love (New & ...36 reviews Howard J. Markman, Scott M. Stanley, ... Jossey-Bass, 2001 excellent hands on help + Really great book + Fighting For Your Marriage + required reading + Reading this early on would prevent many failed relationships             Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling: A Guide to Brief Therapy3 reviews Everett L. Worthington InterVarsity Press, 1999 A clear guide.... + An Effective "Brief" Couples Therapy + Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling - A home run This was a required text for a counseling class I'm taking. I find this book to be very informative and interesting. Although this book is geared toward Christian counsleors, it is also applicable to non-Christians - or if you're just looking for ways to improve your marriage. This book is not ...             Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before (and After) You Marry37 reviews Leslie Parrott, Les Parrott III Zondervan, 1995 Excellent Eye Opener + Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts + Highly Recommended + Great resource for engaged couples + One of the best in this genre.             When Men Batter Women: New Insights into Ending Abusive Relationships11 reviews Neil Jacobson, John Gottman Simon & Schuster, 1998 Survivors find it helpful as do students of psychology + Accurate useful information + Wary of the negative reviews I happened to have met Dr. Jacobson at his lecture for this book a year before he died. It was fascinating the research he and Dr. Gottman did. I was so mesmerized by it that I used references from the lecture and book in my thesis. My thesis is now published in my book entitled Absent Hearts, ...             Restoring the Pleasure: Complete Step-by-Step Programs to Help Couples Overcome the Most Common Sexual ...4 reviews Clifford L. Penner, Joyce J. Penner W Publishing Group, 1993 Great resource for a better sex life + Better than expected + This was a God-send + Great for all ages!             A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy22 reviews Douglas E. Rosenau Thomas Nelson, 2002 Very Helpful! an Awesome Book + WOW! + good info! + Helpful for couples who are confused + The best Christian sex book out there!             Building Bridges Over Troubled Waters: Enhancing Pastoral Care & Guidance Wyndham Hall Press, 2004             The Gift of Sex: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment8 reviews Clifford L. Penner, Joyce J. Penner Thomas Nelson, 2003 A must for all couples!! + A good, solid reference for those "awkward" questions + The Gift of Sex: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment + A Righteous Guide To Sex