Five Relationship Books to Rekindle the Fire

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Bethesda MD Relationship Counseling Couple TalkingComing into the year 2017 you made two promises to yourself: that you would make the time to read more often, and to make your marriage your priority. Do both, and all at once! This collection of the best relationship books available from Amazon.com will improve your relationship with yourself as well as your spouse. Be creative. Learn to speak her language. Control your emotions. And rekindle that fire.

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Dr. Brene Brown

The only thing certain in life is uncertainty. In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brene Brown writes to explore the transformative power of opening oneself to vulnerability, dispelling the myth that to be vulnerable is to be weak. In fact, vulnerability is found at the root or fear, grief, and disappointment, and of it love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity are borne. Brown writes: “When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.” Challenging readers to let themselves be seen, Daring Greatly offers up the necessary courage to take the next step, to improve one’s relationships with self and others.

The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman

Fall in love to stay in love. That’s the point, right? But this can difficult when it seems like you’re speaking different languages. Read by millions worldwide, Gary Chapman breaks down the five basic ways in which people give and receive affection, and encourages a journey of self discovery intended to bolster strong relationship and improve those where they falter. Quality time, words of encouragement, giving of gifts, acts of service, or physical touch: What’s your love language?

The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships by Neil Strauss

A brutally honest account of life in crisis, The Truth answers the questions, “Is it natural to be faithful to one person for life? Do alternatives to monogamy lead to better relationships and greater happiness? What draws us to the partners we choose? Can we keep passion and romance from fading over time?” To these questions Strauss found answers that changed everything he knew about love, sex, relationships, and, ultimately, himself. This book might just do the same for you.

Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix, PhD

Originally published in 1988, Getting the Love You Want has helped millions of couples achieve more loving, supportive, and deeply satisfying relationships. Hendrix and his wife Helen LaKelly Hunt PhD, the brains behind Imago Relationship Therapy, developed this comprehensive guide to the practice, detailing the three stages of intimate relationships, and providing real-world examples alongside helpful recommendations to overcome the related obstacles to create a stronger bond.

Marriage: Help For Marriage Restoration by Timothy Gray

These “simple easy steps to re-kindle any relationship” promise to help, because Gray’s been there. Your marriage is struggling. You’re unsure if it can ever be fixed. The author writes, “If you ever truly loved your partner, then what you will learn and put into practice will help save your marriage. There is no marriage that’s beyond saving and this book will help you save your marriage.” Learn all about how to avoid divorce by recognizing and working to resolve the root issues of your unhappiness.

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