20 Best Books For Married Couples (2023 Update)

The ideal companion book to the #1 new york times bestseller ever since relationship rescue became an instant number one new york times hardcover bestseller, phil mcgraws audiences have been asking for a workbook to help them apply his strategies for change to their relationships. phil, oprah's resident expert on human functioning, provides questions, exercises and self-tests that will enable couples in even the most troubled relationships to get their love lives back on track. and for those in solid relationships who would like to regain their spark, he reveals how to make that happen. he shows readers exactly how to pinpoint problems in their relationships, and how to make sure that the changes they enact will truly last. his straightforward, tell-it-like-it-is advice is made crystal clear in this easy-to-use workbook that is sure to prove immensely popular with his devoted national following.

Strengthen your marriage in just 20 minutes a week–self-guided counseling for couples relationships take work, but they're worth it. easy marriage counseling is packed with 52 engaging activities for busy people who want to strengthen their partnerships. whether you're going through a rough patch or simply want to strengthen your bond, there's a relationship-deepening exercise for everyone in this standout among marriage counseling books. discover case studies, research, and personal anecdotes that give you starting points for meaningful conversations, while time-bound questions and activities provide opportunities to learn more about yourself, your partner, and your marriage. from household tasks to emotional labor, parenting, and codependency, the topics in this book go beyond other marriage counseling books to cover a broad range of important discussions. all marriage counseling books should include: all-inclusive approach–if you've been looking for marriage counseling books but don't know where to start, this one includes non-judgmental exercises that are relevant to all couples, whether you're straight or gay, monogamous or polyamorous, and with or without children. quick counseling–easily find the topic you'd like to discuss with chapters divided by specific themes, like sexuality and intimacy, decision-making, and many more. secular guidance–unlike other marriage counseling books, this one lets you explore readings based on clinical research intended for people of any belief or background. this book is everything marriage counseling books should be, with dozens of shared exercises to help you reconnect with your partner and grow as a team.

From first-time newlyweds to people on their second or third marriage, couples face an overwhelming task when it comes to money management. nationally renowned financial advisor and bestselling author david bach knows that it doesn’t have to be this way. in smart couples finish rich, he provides couples with easy-to-use tools that cover everything from credit card management, to investment advice, to long-term care. you and your partner will learn how to work together as a team to identify your core values and dreams, creating a financial plan that will allow you to achieve security, provide for your family’s future financial needs, and increase your income. together, you’ll learn why couples that plan their finances together, stay together!

True commitment is a gift from god–but it is a gift you have to be ready to receive. together with christ: a dating couples devotional lays the foundation for a lifetime of love, faith, and understanding with relevant bible studies for today's relationship trials. – designed as a weekly devotional, this book contains 52 chapters of bible studies–one for each week of the year–that you and your partner can use to inspire discussion and strengthen your bond to each other and god. applying scripture to real relationship tests, these practical devotionals delve into topics that include a healthy view of intimacy, family matters, work and money, and more how do you know if you're ready to get married? find out with: 52 devotions for partners to discuss once per week to reinforce their connection to each other and with god. – scripture for everyday life that applies bible study to love and relationships, along with bonding milestones such as personal values, morals, parenting, money, etc. date ideas to foster your connection through fun activities like going to a baseball game, watching the sun rise, or taste testing local coffee shops. – get closer to each other and to his love and grace with together with christ: a dating couples devotional.

Strengthen your marriage and reconnect with god with this simple guided system without spending thousands of dollars on a marital counselor… are you struggling to prioritize your marriage in a world that demands more than ever from your time and attention? do you feel like life's daily demands and interruptions are too much to handle as a couple? you're not alone. marriage can feel like a rollercoaster, with ups and downs that you and your partner navigate together. with someone beside you in the passenger seat, the uncertainties that lie ahead are made more manageable. yet individual obligations, worries, and fears can make finding time to open up and reconnect with one another and god feel impossible. in the busy modern world, it's easier than ever to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and disconnected from your spouse. but it doesn't have to be this way. many couples have been where you are and learned how to embrace one another more tightly, love more intensely, and trust more implicitly than ever before. in fact, just by landing where you are right now, you've already taken the first step down the path to creating a more open and devoted connection. setting aside just one hour each week to work through each topic will ensure real progress, as you make the conscious decision to dedicate time and energy to build a christ-centered marriage with your spouse as your family grows. in christian marriage devotional for couples, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: 52 weekly studies that provide spiritual insights and practical applications to use in your day-to-day life unique scripture selections for topics such as handling conflict, discussing finances, and accepting help from one another the secret to maintaining physical intimacy — and how you can incorporate it naturally into your routine how to find god in the everyday and embrace his decisions, even when they seem impossible to understand thought provoking discussion questions that will help you assess your own relationship with god and family as you progress through the year weekly prayers designed to keep you and your spouse actively engaged in your spiritual practices how to overcome unfaithfulness without breaking, even when it feels like it's the last thing you can possibly manage simple, practical action steps that will guide you on your journey to rediscovering love and joy in your marriage while raising your children with the word of god and much more. no matter what season of life you and your partner find yourselves in, it's never too early or too late to experience more love and fulfillment in your relationship. from adjusting to life as newlyweds to refocusing on a growing family, you'll find practical guidance and inspiration useful at any stage of marriage. if you're ready to build a stronger, more intimate christ-centered marriage, then start reading this book today.

Thinking about marriage but confused about if your making the right decision? tried couples counseling/premarital counseling and not everything was discussed? looking for a book that has everything couples should answer before getting married? are you in a nonmonogamous relationship and want a book that also talks about your needs? well, this is the book for you. this book is jampacked with 200 pages of questions, comments, and concerns to talk about in the comfort of your home. before "i do", is a complete premarital counseling workbook for those considering marriage, already in a marriage, or engaging in a lasting relationship. when you purchase this book you will get: 200 pages of information, questionnaires, and charts that readers can complete together in the comfort of their own home or with their therapist.challenging cognitive behavioral exercises to complete together or alone.resources and psychoeducational material to not just question your intellect but also teach you along the way.some words from the author: "my goal for this workbook is that it allows you to better understand your partner and your relationship. my hope is that anyone can use this book no matter their gender, sexual orientation educational level, etc., within the privacy of their own home or with their therapist. i hope you use this book to evaluate your relationship and have a clearer understanding of it. in marriage/unity, some of the smallest things can become an issue in your relationship(s). the ultimate goal with this book is that you realize that your marriage/unity isn't about your wedding day, it's about what comes after it." purchase this book and you won't regret working through your relationship.

Quizzes for couples: fun questions to complete together, connect, and strengthen your relationship quizzes for couples is the perfect quiz book for couples to complete together. with this quiz book, you'll be able to: 1. discover how well you truly know your partner, while having fun conversations about your relationship; an entertaining activity for couples to do together.2. learn new things about each other.3. create new memories and rekindle old ones with your partner.4. spend quality time together, connect, and strengthen intimacy in your relationship. 5. add some laughter into your relationship. also, you can use the insightful and engaging quizzes as conversation starters for your next date night, road trip, game night, weekend getaway, or vacation. what's more, this quiz book for couples to fill out together includes: — exciting rewards to try for your quiz results. a relationship checkup section to identify things you can enhance in your relationship. the quizzes are grouped into 12 sections so you can complete a section in one sitting, one each day. or one a week.lastly, quizzes for couples makes a great engagement, relationship anniversary, bridal shower, christmas, valentine's day, birthdays, holidays, or wedding gift for your friends and family.

Don't just dream about an extraordinary marriage, create it! the 6 pillars of intimacy workbook will change everything about how you look at your marriage. the practical tools and strategies will help you to not only reflect on where you've been but also where you are going in your marriage. this workbook format allows you to be an active participant as you level up your marriage. it doesn't matter where you are today, with the resources in this workbook, you'll become equipped to make your marriage extraordinary. inside the workbook you'll: get clarity on each of the 6 pillars of intimacy. – develop an understanding of how you each show up in the marriage. – build action steps that you can really implement. – understand how you can take action today. – it's time to experience the extraordinary marriage you desire.

Energize your relationship with this quiz book for couples curiosity is a great way to create and sustain intimacy in relationships. create curiosity in your relationship with quizzes that will have you competing against one another to see who really knows who best. the first part focuses on you as an individual. the quizzes shine a light on your personal likes and dislikes as you answer questions about your partners' preferences. the second part contains quizzes focused on you both as a couple. answer questions together as a couple and compare your similarities and differences. in each part, there are light and playful themes mixed with complex and challenging ones. you'll get a chance to reminisce about your past, explore the present, and dream about the future together. create a deeper connection with your partner and grow your relationship with this standout among relationship books for couples.

Are you missing the butterflies and giddiness you felt when you first started dating? world renown psychologist esther perel reminds us, "love is a vessel that contains both security and adventure, and commitment offers one of the great luxuries of life: time. marriage is not the end of romance, it is the beginning." couples never go into a romantic relationship believing they will succumb to becoming a divorce statistic. the surprise date challenge provides couples just starting out, newlyweds, or those that have been together for many years with the love recipe to foster a long-term relationship by adding novelty through planning monthly surprise dates for each other. the surprise date challenge provides a year of surprise dates that add mystery and adventure that not only don't cost a lot of money but can be completed at home. as tony robbins points out, "do what you did in the beginning of a relationship and there won't be an end."

Connect as a couple through christ and conversation – all relationships need to be nurtured, and this christian journal is designed to help you and your partner deepen your connection with god and with each other. over the course of a year, you'll explore your love and your faith through scripture-based prompts, prayers, and advice. – carve out quality time–use this weekly journal to inspire meaningful discussions about all facets of your relationship, from the importance of forgiveness to how you see god in each other. – grow your faith–bolster your beliefs and your love in equal measure with thought-provoking writing prompts and activities rooted in the lord's word. – made for all christian couples–written for a diverse audience, this journal can be enjoyed by couples of any age, relationship stage, or denomination. – strengthen your relationship as you foster your faith with the 52-week christian couple's journal.

At the wedding altar, all of us envision our marriages as lifelong journeys with our ultimate companions. lonely, isolated, hurt, and added pressure to meet daily obligations, our marriage relationship too often suffers. god desires us to enter into an intimate and deep relationship with him like that between a husband and a wife. his design of marriage is awesome, and he created marriage to reflect his love, unity, and desire for us to be restored. what should our marriages look like? find healing along the way as you also examine your relationship with god and as you learn to love as husband and wife. draw nearer to him as a couple. go from feeling empty to experiencing the fullness of life that god desires for us.

Keep the romance alive with 3 years of memorable questions for couples learning, changing, and evolving as a couple are the keys to a strong and enduring relationship. when couples continuously seek out new things to love about each other, their bond becomes even stronger–whether they've been together for months or decades. this couples journal offers 3 years of daily journal prompts that encourage thought, conversation, and playfulness. each year, both partners will reflect on the same 365 questions and see how their answers have changed–or stayed the same–as they create a unique keepsake that documents their unique relationship. moments big and small–this couples journal includes both deep and fun-loving questions that help couples preserve the past, discuss their hopes and dreams, and discover little things they never knew about each other.daily time together–create the habit of pausing to connect as a couple with an activity that brings both partners together every day. short and sweet–the prompts in this couples journal are brief and simple so it's easy to make time for them even with busy schedules.build a deeper connection and record precious memories with this 3-year couples journal.

From best-selling relationship expert comes a common-sense guide to help you and your partner increase your emotional intelligence, teaching you practical ways to express your feelings and strengthen your relationship.what makes a relationship healthy? most men and women will respond that it's good communication to be able to openly express their own thoughts and feelings, and to better understand their partner's. emotional intelligence for couples explains basic principles of emotional intelligence to equip you with common-sense ways to express your feelings, allowing you to enjoy greater intimacy, clearer communication, and a deeper connection than you have ever known. discover answers to questions like: what actions and behaviors will make our relationship healthier? why do i need personal boundaries?

Renowned pastor of new york’s redeemer presbyterian church and author of the forthcoming every good endeavor, timothy keller with his wife of 36 years, delivers the meaning of marriage, an extraordinarily insightful look at the keys to happiness in marriage that will inspire christians, skeptics, singles, long-time married couples, and those about to be engaged. modern culture would make you believe that everyone has a soul-mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that your spouse is there to help you realize your potential; that marriage does not mean forever, but merely for now; that starting over after a divorce is the best solution to seemingly intractable marriage issues. all those modern-day assumptions are, in a word, wrong.using the bible as his guide, coupled with insightful commentary from his wife of thirty-six years, kathy, timothy keller shows that god created marriage to bring us closer to him and to bring us more joy in our lives. it is a glorious relationship that is also the most misunderstood and mysterious. with a clear-eyed understanding of the bible, and meaningful instruction on how to have a successful marriage, the meaning of marriage is essential reading for anyone who wants to know god and love more deeply in this life.just as this book is based on his popular sermon series, so will his encounters with jesus series, the first of which, the skeptical student comes out in december.

In this freshly designed trade edition of the bestselling daily devotional quiet times for couples (more than 600,000 copies sold), noted counselor and author norm wright provides the help couples need to nurture their marriages. in just a few moments together each day, couples will discover a richer intimacy with each other and with god. they are encouraged to share their fondest dreams and deepest thoughts—creating memories in these quiet times together.a couple will look forward to closing the doors on the frenzied world and taking turns reading the devotions. the scripture verses and meditations guide them in applying god's word to their lives and marriage, and the daily discussions will fill their relationship with a new expression of god's promises and an everlasting love toward one another.this is the perfect gift—thoughtful and inspirational—for all couples at any stage of life and relationship.

In this freshly designed trade edition of the bestselling daily devotional quiet times for couples (more than 600,000 copies sold), noted counselor and author norm wright provides the help couples need to nurture their marriages. in just a few moments together each day, couples will discover a richer intimacy with each other and with god. they are encouraged to share their fondest dreams and deepest thoughts—creating memories in these quiet times together.a couple will look forward to closing the doors on the frenzied world and taking turns reading the devotions. the scripture verses and meditations guide them in applying god's word to their lives and marriage, and the daily discussions will fill their relationship with a new expression of god's promises and an everlasting love toward one another.this is the perfect gift—thoughtful and inspirational—for all couples at any stage of life and relationship.

Drawing on their expertise on personal growth in the workplace and from their experience with couples in their popular workshops, morrie and arleah shechtman present a new approach that challenges common notions about what makes a good marriage work. they recognize that myths about marriage often lead people to aim for unrealistic ideals. examining eight myths about relationshipsincluding love will carry you through the hard times,” you need to work on your relationship if you want it to be good,” and spending lots of time together is very important”? the book also presents contrasting realities to help strengthen the bond. for those working to build a relationship or struggling to hold one together, this book provides powerful new ways to overcome old behaviors and create a new connection that springs from a shared understanding of one another's needs.

Gary thomas, pastor and bestselling author of sacred marriage, believes that one simple word can bring hope, light, and life into any marriage: cherish. – most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. but what if surviving marriage wasn't the goal? in cherish, thomas teaches us that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in their everyday actions and words. to truly cherish something is to go out of our way to show it off, protect it, and honor it. thomas reminds us that in a world desperate for marriage redemption, the act of cherishing is needed now more than ever. cherishing your spouse will elevate your marriage relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. you will set different goals for your relationship, and you'll see your marriage with fresh eyes. through personal stories, real-world examples, and timeless biblical truths, thomas shares the tools you need to turn your marriage around, including:using your mind to change your heart – sacrificing for your spouse – praying with intentionality – prioritizing your life partner if you're ready to revolutionize your relationship, it's time to learn how to truly cherish it.

Practical insights and tips to help husbands become better men and build stronger marriages