Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Books about Marriage and Relationships

If you are having relationship and/or marriage problems, consider reading one of the many good books that have been published about improving and maintaining a good relationship.

Every couple will sometimes encounter some pot holes in the road on their marital journey. There are many books available about how to have a successful relationship/marriage to help couples find solutions to their marital problems.

How does one know that a book about marriage and relationships offers good advice? Does one know what one wants to learn from such a book? How does one know if one can trust the information in a book?

There are many different view points about building and maintaining a healthy relationship. Look for books that offer tools and techniques monitor poor communication and to construct and maintain good communication skills between partners.

Don't Buy Just Any Book on Marriage

* Talk about what to buy with one another first!

* Listen to what your partner has to say.

* Express your own thoughts and feelings by using "I" statements.

Know Why You Want A Book about Marriage. It is important to know how you expect a book to help your relationship.

Here are some questions to ask yourself and some guidelines to help you find the book that is right for your marriage relationship.

* Are you dealing with a stage of marriage such as mid-life or newlyweds?

* Are you having to cope with an unfaithful spouse?

* Do you want a book to help enrich your marriage and make it stronger?

* Do you want to know how to handle sexual dysfunction in a marriage?

What to Look For in a Marriage Book

Make sure the book meets the expectations you both have.

* A book with a good index and bibliography will be easier to read and more informative.

* Stay with established, well known authors with good reputations.

* Seek books with accurate, up-to-date information.

Top Picks in General Marriage Books

Here are a few top picks in the category of general marriage books.

* General Marriage Advice Books
* Financial Books for Married Couples
* Sex Advice Books

Top Books About Difficult Times in Marriage

These books may help when you are having difficulties in your marriage relationship.

* Books About Surviving Infidelity
* Books About Lying
* Books About Divorce

Top Books About Domestic Violence

If you are in an abusive situation, get professional help as soon as you can!

* Books About Marital Rape

Top Books About Marriage and Family

These books are about specific marriage situations.

* Books About Interfaith Marriages
* Books About Military Families and Marriages
* Books About Working Together

Miscellaneous Books on Marriage Relationships

Here are some miscellaneous books about marriage relationships.

* Books About Cinema Therapy
* Leo Buscaglia Books on Relationships