If you want to really understand the answer to this question, it’s paramount to take some time to understand the real reasons that ultimately cause our repeating patterns of conflict. These 5 books will teach you new ways to understand both yourself and your partner, and what drives the patterns of behavior you both subconsciously follow every day. They can shed light on many of your questions, backed by countless success stories from readers who have made breakthroughs in their relationships.
Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married By Gary D. Chapman
To most of us, getting married is just another “official” step forward from our current relationship. No one would think being prepared is necessary since going through a normal relationship already seems to be a prerequisite. However, there’s a huge gap between being in a relationship to actually building a life together. Gary Chapman has put together this practical book to teach readers how to build a healthy and loving marriage.
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts By Gary D. Chapman & Jocelyn Green
Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs By Emerson Eggerichs
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs provides advice from a psychological perspective on how to maintain a healthy and loving marriage. In his book, he cracks the relationship secret by teaching readers how to shift their focus from only their relationship to the whole family perspective. He also addresses some commonly experienced marriage problems such as dealing with affairs, how to regain the romantic spark, and how to protect and nurture mutual respect.
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love By Sue Johnson
Hold Me Tight is one of the most insightful books about human relationships that you’ll ever read, backed by solid empirical scientific proof and a ton of success cases. In an engaging and easy-to-read style, Dr. Sue Johnson introduces psychological concepts that any lay person can instantly understand. You’ll gain deep insights into every relationship that you’ve ever had, and understand the underlying forces behind how and why we communicate the way we do. Filled with simple exercises for practicing better communication and understanding, this book is useful for anyone, whether you’re in a relationship or not.
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find – and Keep – Love By Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
