12 Hours to a Great Marriage: A Step-by-Step Guide for Making Love Last2 reviews
Howard J. Markman, Scott M. Stanley, ...

Jossey-Bass, 2003

12 Hours to a Great Marriage

+ Great Book Especially for Men

This book is for couples that want to improve their realtionship. All the skills taught have been tested with research over the last 30 years. My relationship with my husband has improved greatly with these skills and so have couples I've worked with privately teaching these skills.
  
  











  



  
Getting Past the Affair: A Program to Help You Cope, Heal, and Move On -- Together or Apart4 reviews
Douglas K. Snyder, Donald H. Baucom, ...

The Guilford Press, 2007

Help is here!

+ Good book and very informative
+ Excellent resource for individuals and couples
+ Great for both sides. Cheaters need help too!
  
  











  



  
Becoming Parents: How to Strengthen Your Marriage as Your Family Grows4 reviews
Pamela L. Jordan, Scott M. Stanley, ...

Jossey-Bass, 2001

I wish I had this book before I had my child.

+ Becoming parents
+ A MUST-HAVE FOR PARTNERS BECOMING PARENTS!

"Becoming Parents" is not for the light-hearted or for those who are hoping to hear what may not be realistic. As I read this book, I often found myself putting it down just to think through the material. I needed some time to think about the content and what it meant for my marriage. I ...
  
  











  



  
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It: Finding Love Beyond Words35 reviews
Patricia Love, Steven Stosny

Broadway, 2007

a must read for women wanting to save their relationships!

+ Empowering Advice
+ Best book I found in helping me prepare for an intimate relationship
+ Great book!
  
  











  



  
Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic33 reviews
Esther Perel

HarperCollins, 2006

A lifechanging book for women and men

+ A Lifesaver for Couples...
+ Very nice, makes you think in the right direction
+ Excellent book for scoping out relationships!
+ It's worth it...
  
  











  



  
Getting it Right This Time: How to Create a Loving and Lasting Marriage2 reviews
Barry McCarthy, Emily J. McCarthy

Routledge, 2005

How to identify common vulnerabilities and traps so they don't affect a new relationship

Plenty of books discuss marriage and how to build a lasting, loving relationship, but few hone in on remarriage issues and identify the factors that can lead to its end. Getting It Right This Time: How To Create A Loving And Lasting Marriage tells how to identify common vulnerabilities and traps so ...
  
  











  



  
Should I Stay Or Go? : How Controlled Separation (CS) Can Save Your Marriage34 reviews
Lee Raffel

McGraw-Hill, 1999

calculated decision

+ Excellent resource for Navigating Seperation/Divorce
+ wonderful book...priorities enphasized
+ Great starting point for discussions and decisions
+ Should I Stay or Go?
  
  











  



  
The Truth About Love: The Highs, the Lows, and How You Can Make It Last Forever17 reviews
Dr. Patricia Love

Fireside, 2001

One of my favorite books on Love

+ Wonderful, Practical & Honest
+ Good, Basic Common Sense
+ Read it for the first chapter
  
  











  



  
Fighting for Your Marriage5 reviews
Howard Markman, Scott Stanley, ...

Penton Overseas, 2002

Learn to Handle Difficult Issues in Your Marriage

+ Excellent resource
+ Fight Fair
+ Good book
  
  











  



  
How To Win As A Stepfamily3 reviews
Visher

Routledge, 1991

Outstanding Guide for Stepfamilies

+ A good read and helper
+ Very helpful book

A must-read for anyone struggling with step family issues.I first bought and read this book over ten years ago when I married a man with 2 teen-aged children. I am certain that the advice saved our marriage - and I gave the book to one of my friends to successfully assist her with her step-family ...
  
  











  



  
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship ...141 reviews
John M. Gottman, Nan Silver

Three Rivers Press, 1999

Awesome Book!! A definite "Must Get!" 2 Thumbs Up!!

+ This is an excellent book on marriage.
+ Good advice
+ Amazing book!
+ Well written and easy to read
  
  











  



  
Getting it Right the First Time: Creating a Healthy Marriage4 reviews
Barry & Emily J. McCarthy

Routledge, 2004

Sensible, Honest Guidance for Newly Weds

+ Great book
+ must read

As a psychologist and relationship therapist, I think this is THE BEST BOOK for couples early in their marriage (or serious relationship) to help "normalize" their experiences, be respectful of the importance of their relationship, to face together the growth challenges, and to increase ...
  
  











  



  
After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful79 reviews
Janis Abrahms Spring, Michael Spring

Harper Paperbacks, 1997

highly recommended

+ Rebuilding Trust
+ After tthe affair
+ After The Affair
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Rekindling Desire: A Step by Step Program to Help Low-Sex and No-Sex Marriages18 reviews
Barry W. McCarthy, Emily J. McCarthy

Routledge, 2003

Rekindling Desire: A Step by Step Program to Help Low-Sex and No-Sex Marriages

+ Top notch for couples in trouble or professionals alike
+ Good to spark thoughtful conversation

The insight revealed to me through this book was truly life changing. It is a guide to help couples change the way they view their expectations of long term, marital sexuality and put a new, healthy perspective into practice in order to renew and energize a most necessary and wonderful part of ...
  
  











  



  
You Don't Have to Take it Anymore: Turn Your Resentful, Angry, or Emotionally Abusive Relationship into a ...20 reviews
Steven Stosny

Free Press, 2005

Excellent Self-help For Individuals & Couples

+ A great way to understand your husband in a new POSITIVE way!!!
+ It works!!!
+ A Wonderful Book to Get the Process of Compassion Started
  
  











  



  
How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To16 reviews
Janis A. Spring

Harper Paperbacks, 2005

How To Forgive

+ Outside the box thinking makes this book worth reading......
+ Clears Up Many Misconceptions About Forgiveness
+ Very Helpful
+ Excellent Resource
  
  











  



  
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.
  
  











  



  
Sexual Awareness: Couple Sexuality for the Twenty-First Century (McCarthy, Barry & Emily)
Barry McCarthy, Emily McCarthy

Da Capo Press, 2002

The first and most important book in the Sexual Awareness series, Sexual Awareness is written for people who want to enhance intimacy and sexual satisfaction. This is a practical, confidence-building book that will show individuals and couples how to enhance their sexual pleasure, focusing on feelings and fulfillment. Included here are newly expanded chapters on self-exploration, special ...
  
  











  



  
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It: Finding Love Beyond Words35 reviews
Patricia Love, Steven Stosny

Broadway, 2007

a must read for women wanting to save their relationships!

+ Empowering Advice
+ Best book I found in helping me prepare for an intimate relationship
+ Great book!