Fighting for Your Marriage

This is the book that the PREP® workshop is based on. The information is easy to read and there are funny cartoons and great exercises. Much of what is contained in the Coming Together for Life workshop comes directly from this book. The three authors are eminent researchers in the field of marital therapy and present their findings in a meaningful and practical way. One of the authors, Dr. Scott Stanley, also created a distinct Christian PREP® version for those who may find biblical references helpful. He has also extensively studied the quality of commitment as it is encountered in marriage.

 Why Marriages Succeed or Fail

Dr. Gottman's research pinpoints exactly what the common mistakes both men and women make and what to do about them. His observations are not from the top of his head. He has studied thousands of couples and makes excellent use of real world couples, their problems and the solutions that work. He's a researcher who is willing to correct mistakes in theory. Check out the rest of his helpful books on "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" and other titles at the Amazon site.

 The New Intimacy

The great thing about this book is that the authors are married to each other and they use examples of their struggles. This book can change the way in which you perceive differences between you and your partner. A wonderful book for relationship enhancement.

Get Smart with your heart

Written by my friend, Sucanne Lopez. This is 'smart relationship' information for anyone interested in choosing and creating the most enriching and nourishing intimate bonds. Suzanne writes as if a wise spiritual soul were guiding her thoughts.

 Angry All the Time

Dr. Ronald Potter-Efron is committed to helping those with issues of shame and speaks very well to the recovery community. His books are all written in a wonderfully direct and non-academic style. I love his practical approach. And he is one of the few authors who seem to appreciate the necessity of using outs in ordinary couples conflicts. A man after my own heart on that account. His other books on shame are fabulous!

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Light His Fire, by Ellen Kriedman

This is a great book of practical suggestions for women to inspire their men to be passionate! Lot's of things to do and attitudes to take.

Light Her Fire

Same thing for you men to inspire your woman. Excellent & easy!

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 Facing the Fire- Experiencing and Expressing Anger Appropriately

John Lee's book on anger has received excellent reviews because it is written from the angle that anger is a healthy feeling...that needs to be expressed. Most people like the style of his very direct writing. He also speaks from his personal experience. The expercises are powerful and practical. Try out his 'breathing with the wounded child' visualization.

1001 Ways To Be Romantic

Gregory Godek's fantastic list of things to do and ways to be romantic. A must for every caveman's bookshelf.