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RECOMMENDED READING FOR COUPLES
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
My husband and I have profited immensely from reading this practical, easy approach to strengthening the love in marriage. Chapman believes spouses must learn to express their love in a language that makes sense to their spouse. He uses concrete examples to develop his five love languages (quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service and physical touch) to show spouses how they can better meet the needs of each other. A highly recommended book for any couple. Great wedding gift. Also offers help with those separated or in difficult situations wanting to regain a stronger marriage. Includes a personal assessment tool that pinpoints what your spouse really desires from you. Consider getting the audio version if you or your spouse is not a reader. That avenue really worked for us.
The Temperament God Gave You by Art and Laraine Bennett
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This amazingly practical book takes an in-depth look at the four classic temperaments (choleric, sanguine, melancholic and phlegmatic). It provides an assessment tool and lots of advice on how to get along with similar and different temperaments, with chapters on your marriage, parenting and relationships at work. My husband is not a reader of self-help books, but cannot applaud this book enough. So much of the tension in marriage is caused by trying to change rather than appreciate the different temperament of one's spouse. I am learning so much from this book and use it as a constant reference. Definitely worth ordering.
For Better or Best and
If Only He Knew by Gary Smalley
These two books make great wedding gifts and should be owned by most couples. They
help each spouse understand, communicate and love the other much more deeply. Very
practical, positive and eye-opening. Lots of do's and don'ts for
healthy marriages. My husband and I learned so much from them.
Love is a Decision by Gary Smalley and John Trent
Thirteen proven principles are presented to energize your marriage and family. You'll
discover how to energize your spouse in 60 seconds, how to respond
when anger, fear and frustration hit and keys to loving and lasting
relationships.
For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn
An excellent easy read for women trying to understand the inner workings of their husband. Full of eye-opening information that will equip you to not only understand, but better support and love your husband in the ways he most appreciates. I got a lot out of this book and highly recommend it.
Divorce Busting by Michele Weiner-Davis
An excellent resource for those experiencing serious problems in their marriage.
Offers marriage saving techniques that get results within a month,
focuses on solutions rather than problems and can be used alone or with
your spouse.
Marriage: A Path to Sanctity by Javier Abad
An excellent read for those who believe marriage is a path to holiness. Many insights
from a Catholic viewpoint on courtship, sexuality, communication,
work and children.
Good News About Sex and Marriage by Christopher West
Answers to your honest questions about Catholic teaching on sex and marriage. A
superb, easy to understand book that goes into all the questions you
have ever had on the topic and never known who to ask. Solid,
logical answers to help you embrace the true joy of the marital
embrace.
Tender Warrior: God's Intention for A Man by Stu Weber
A great father's day gift for your husband. Written by a dynamic Christian pastor, this book recognizes that it's tough being a man in today's society. Weber provides a powerful blueprint for balance manhood, thereby providing a great opportunity for achievement. Lots of attention given to man's impressive and important roles of husband and father.
The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands by Dr. Laura Schlessinger NEW!
Dr. Laura bluntly addresses what a woman can do to make her man happy. She speaks directly to women about the things they do to create problems in their marriage. This is not a book for delicate readers, but I found it full of many lights for myself on how I was nurturing problems in my marriage.
The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage by Dr. Laura Schlessinger
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This book was written after the previous one, in order to build more information, affirmation and ideas on the previously listed one.
The Four Seasons of Marriage by Gary Chapman
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Marriage the Dream that Refuses to Die by Elizabeth Fox-Genovese
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Men are From mars, Women are From Venus by John Gray
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For Better … Forever: A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage by Gregory K. Popcak
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By Love Refined by Alice von Hildebrand
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Automatic Millionaire and
Smart Couples Finish Rich by David Bach
People often ask me, Irene, how we can afford ten kids, the house we live in and two
cars. These books hold the answer and wonderfully cheer you on to
financial fitness. No matter who you are, what stage of life you are at and what your income is, you can benefit from this easy-to-apply approach.
The Couple's Guide to Love and Money by Jonathan Rich
A practical easy-to-use workbook for couples who find their fights over money eroding their
good feelings for each other. Filled with techniques to optimize communication and deepen marital
unity. A great resource.
GOOD WEBSITES:
www.family.org
A website for husbands and wives by Focus on the Family. Great ideas and articles
that will strengthen your marriage.
www.retrouvaille.org
Retrouvaille offers numerous articles and programs to strengthen marriages. The
word Retrouvaille, simply means 'rediscovery'. Their program offers
the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving
relationship in your marriage. 10's of 1000's headed for divorce have
successfully saved their marriages by attending.
www.wwme.org
Marriage Encounter offers weekend programs to strengthen engaged and married couples.
Great articles available for reading.
www.marriagebuilders.com
Marriage Builders offers excellent articles, downloads and information on preparing for and strengthening marriage, dealing
with conflict, infidelity, alcoholism, and much more. Practical, helpful and well-stated.
