Marriage therapists make the most of the sessions they have with clients who are trying to work through some weighty issues: communication breakdowns, sexual dry spells, emotional labor falling on one spouse’s shoulders.
But a couple’s work doesn’t end the second those sessions are over. Often therapists assign homework, asking their clients to read books that could give them a better understanding of any longstanding marital problems.
HuffPost asked therapists across the country to share the books they recommend most often ― or find themselves returning to in their own relationships. Check out their recs below.
“The Art of Loving”
Amazon
“‘Mating In Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence”
Amazon
“The Normal Bar: The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples and What They Reveal About Creating a New Normal in Your Relationship”
Amazon
“Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find — And Keep — Love”
Amazon
“Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples”
Amazon
“How to Make Love All the Time”
Amazon
“The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Know to Make Love Work”
Amazon
“The ADHD Effect on Marriage”
Amazon
“Conscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Commitment”
Amazon
“The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts”
Amazon
“Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love”
Amazon
“Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love”
Amazon
“Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes Are High”
Amazon
“Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy For Dummies”
Amazon
“The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work”
Amazon
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