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Favourite books on marriage/communication/long term relationships?


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Just wondering if people here could recommend their absolutely favourite books on marriage & long term relationships?

 

No problems here, I am in a wonderful relationship right now - I just want to put in some effort to keep it great long term. ;)

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i like the book by Gary Chapman " the 5 love languages "

it deals with understanding your partner and their needs.

understanding love " more than just feelings"

to me it is a good book to build upon.

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Fight For Your Marriage by Markman, Stanley & Blumberg.

 

I also got some insights from Dr. Laura's books, The Care & Feeding of Husbands & The Care & Feeding of a Marriage. Both have a number of sexist ideas but what resonated with me is that you should you put your spouse 1st & be appreciative of the things done for you. I would have liked both books better if they were more gender balanced but again the caring / appreciation model was insightful.

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The 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.

 

It's often used as a textbook for students studying marriage counseling.

Lots of practical advice.

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  • Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, by Stone, Patton & Heen
  • Till Death Us Do Part, by Jamie Turndorf (good conflict resolution skills)
  • Good Husband, Great Marriage, by Robert M. Alter (for both men and women)
  • Forgive for Love, by Fred Luskin (also good for before one needs to give or receive forgiveness)
  • one or two books on how to keep sex fun and interesting and varied.

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