Want to create your own library of the most helpful marriage books? Looking for something to give that engaged couple? These are some of the best. Links to Amazon.com are provided for items not available from Enjoy Being Married, LLC. Please contact Amazon with any questions about these items or your purchases.
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By John M. Gottman, Ph.D., and Nan Silver
Paperback - May 2000
Three Rivers Press
288 Pages
Learn to recognize and prevent the signs that predict divorce: a harsh startup when discussing a problem, the Four Horsemen (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling), negativity so overwhelming that one partner experiences emotional flooding, and physical reactions (fast heartbeat, sweating, high blood pressure). Gottman is a leading marriage researcher, and this is his most popular book. This book is highly recommended. Target audiences:
engaged, married, life partners, traditional, same-sex, happy, troubled, abusive, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic, childless, parents, empty nesters No religious content. Author is a psychologist and marriage researcher. Other Editions:
Hardcover - March 1999
Orion Paperback - November 2004
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By Gary Chapman
Paperback - June 1995
Northfield Publishing
203 Pages
Learn to recognize your partner's love language, and you'll be more likely to be able to tell how much you are loved. Learn to use your partner's love language to rev up your marriage. This book is highly recommended. Makes a great wedding or anniversary gift. Free study guide available. Target audiences:
engaged, married, life partners, unmarried, traditional, same-sex, happy, troubled, abusive, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic, childless, parents, empty nesters Includes a few Christian references. Author is a Christian marriage counselor. Other Editions:
Hardcover - June 1996
Large Print Paperback - August 2005
Men's Edition Paperback - May 2004
Audio CD - December 2005
Abridged Audio CD - May 2002
Audio Cassette - January 1996
MP3 CD - June 2005
Audio Download
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  By Emerson Eggichs
Paperback - September 2004
Integrity Publishers
240 Pages
Eggerichs observes (and many men have confirmed to me) that men are upset by the thought their mates don't respect them as women are upset by the thought they are not loved. Worse, women who feel unloved withhold respect and men who feel disrespect withhold love. While other marriage books advise showing respect, this one tells how. This book is highly recommended. Target audiences:
engaged, married, traditional, happy, troubled, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic, childless, parents, empty nesters Includes many Christian references, but is not based on Christian scripture. Author is a Christian minister and marriage counselor. Other Editions:
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