BEST RELATIONSHIP BOOKS FOR COUPLES

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Exploring relationship literature can offer valuable insights and strategies to enhance your partnership. Here are some highly recommended books for couples:

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    Out of the Box Activities and Games for Couples: The book of games and date ideas to have fun with y
    by Fiona Chiaraviglio & Patrick Fischer

    The perfect book for date ideas, activities and fun things to do with your partner that keep the spark alive and enable you to have a deeper connection with your partner. 100% recommended for not just new relationship's but all.

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    Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection
    by Julie Schwartz Gottman PhD & John Gottman PhD

    This book is an absolute must-read for anyone in a relationship! It gets straight to the heart of real issues that couples face, offering practical advice to help you navigate through them. If you can read it with your partner, even better – it’s a powerful tool for mutual growth and understanding. Honestly, this should be part of the school curriculum; reading it could have saved me from so many hardships! I’ll be coming back to it again and again, with notes in hand, because I truly learned so much about myself along the way. Huge thanks to the authors for such a valuable book!

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    Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Cre
    by Lysa TerKeurst

    If you’re looking for a book that’s both relatable and transformative, this one is an excellent choice. It offered me the words and perspective I needed to navigate a challenging situation in my life, helping me see things differently. The insights I gained deepened my faith journey and highlighted that forgiveness isn’t about condoning someone else’s actions, but about giving yourself the peace to move forward. This book is truly empowering and uplifting, guiding readers to embrace forgiveness as a personal journey toward healing and growth.

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    Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Third Edition
    by Harville Hendrix Ph.D. & Helen LaKelly Hunt PhD

    If you're navigating the daily stresses of life and feel it weighing on your relationship, this book is a game-changer. My wife and I, typically empathetic and forgiving, found ourselves struggling with the demands of everyday life (and kids made it even tougher). When we decided to try couples therapy, our therapist recommended this book, and it has been one of the best tools we've come across.

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    Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep--Love
    by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

    If you’re navigating the dating world and want a tool to help you understand yourself and others better, this book is a must-read! It was one of the first books recommended to me when I started therapy years ago, and I still find myself mentally referring back to it. It’s been invaluable in helping me spot avoidant types early on, saving me from potential heartache. Plus, it’s helped me recognize and manage my own anxious tendencies—understanding what triggers them and why. This book is incredibly insightful and practical, especially if you want a healthier, more informed approach to dating. Highly recommend!

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