The 20 Best Marriage Books That Will Change Your Life

Most definitely: What Did You Expect, by Paul David Tripp and Grace-Filled Marriage by Tim Kimmel

I also liked Kiss Me Like You Mean It and Fun Loving You.

I would add You & Me Forever by Francis & Lisa Chan

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Any Top 20 list would be incomplete without John Gottman’s seminal work “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.”

Fighting for Your Marriage
by Drs. Howard Markman, Scott Stanley and Susan Blumberg
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Dustin,
I’m going to buy your book because I know by what you’re sharing that it is filled with nuggets of “Gold Wisdom” that will strengthen my marriage.
Thanks for the gift of books that will make a difference in our marriage as well!

Here’s another book that is counter cultural bringing awareness to what our fighting can produce if we don’t avoid or stuff those fights and learning how to fight with a purpose!

I am finishing out a YOT, “Year of Transformation” with the Wright Institute in Chicago and the couple that are the founders of the institute came out with another great book called “The Heart of The Fight” regarding 15 common fights and how they can help your marriage by being aware of them. It is by Bob & Judith Wright who have also done an extensive amount of work with couples for the past 35 years.
Another great resource like yours and a wonderful place to find healing within the context of becoming their best selves!
God bless you and your family Dustin,
Brian Benakos

No the book of Ephesians did not make the list

Two books should be considered “And They Were Not Ashamed” and “Knowing Her Intimately” by Laura Brotherson

I was really surprised that Shannon Ethridge’s – The Sexually Confidant Wife
was not on this list.

The Road Less Traveled
By M. Scott Peck

Simply the best for understanding true love (actions not feelings) and raising your children… Children only understand ONE THING as love… TIME!

I would be happy to send you a copy of my book, “A Marriage of Equals” for your review to consider adding to you book list on relationships. My book lays out how negotiating collaboratively is a new way to identify and achieve individual and marital goals, to identify and address disagreements and conflicts, to achieve a satisfying sex life, to share household tasks and childcare, and to have a committed and satisfying family life.
I am a clinical psychologist who trained at both Duke University and Spalding University, and worked with couples in my private practice for more than thirty years. During my professional career both as a clinician and an Associate Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychology at Spalding University, I made numerous presentations about my work with couples. I have been devoted to helping couples create and maintain a committed and equitable marriage throughout my career and personal life.

REASONS TO CONSIDER THIS BOOK
1. The book lends itself to being read together by husbands and wives, sharing their insights as they read and reflect. Reading the book together supports conversations between partners and leads to greater marital satisfaction. The ‘Takeaways’ at the end of each chapter are one-page recaps that can promote these discussions.
2. Sharing the chapter on “Taking Care of Your Personal Issues” is eye-opening. There is a “Taking Things Personally Inventory” that facilitates this process. I guide the reader through an understanding of the importance of self-awareness, distinguishing between needs and wants, and negotiating around key issues through honest communication.
3. As Americans attempt to deal with the stress of coronavirus and to strengthen all areas of their relationships, compromise and negotiation skills become important.

You may sample my ideas and my writing at my Psychology Today blog at (www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/marriage-equals).