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Suggested Reading
Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may get a very small financial reward if you buy something on Amazon using them. Either way, these are my best suggestions and recommendations for books that can change your life.
For Couples
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson
I strongly recommend this book for any couple wanting to improve their relationship. Sue Johnson is one of the most respected teachers of couples therapy in the world, and her information is excellent.
Why Mars and Venus Collide by John Gray
If you’re looking to understand the differences between men and women, I highly recommend this book. John Gray, a therapist, does a great job explaining how men and women cope differently with stress. It includes valuable tips on how to support the other gender during challenging times.
The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships by John Gottman
I recommend reading anything by this classic couples therapist. This book offers practical strategies for enhancing your relationships.
The Marriage Fitness Audio Learning Program by Mort Fertel
This 5-CD set provides over 5.5 hours of insightful audio on saving and repairing your marriage. It includes step-by-step instructions that you may find useful. You can order it by clicking here.
Revolutionary Sex by Alex Allman
If you’re experiencing sexual issues in your relationship, this program can help. It addresses concerns such as low desire or difficulties reaching climax. Designed for men, it enhances awareness of what women need sexually. There is also a companion program for women called Revolutionary Sex for Her.
For Parents
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
This book offers effective strategies to enhance your parenting skills. It is easy to read and understand, yet sophisticated in teaching parents how to communicate with their children. You can find more information or order it by clicking on the title. They also have another excellent book called Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too.
Parenting With Love And Logic
This popular book provides effective and successful parenting techniques. It’s a newer resource that many parents are finding helpful. You may also find classes in your community that utilize this approach.
How to Stop Being Bullied and Teased Without Really Trying by Izzy Kalman
If your child is being bullied or picked on, this program offers a helpful strategy. Available on CD and narrated by his daughter, it’s designed for your child to listen to. You may want to listen together to help them process the strategy or on your own to better coach them through this challenge. Click here for more information or to order.
For Men
The Way Of The Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Woman, Work, and Sexual Desire by David Deida
This book is highly recommended for any man seeking to clarify his purpose in the world and his relationship to women. It’s an amazing resource for men looking to develop their identity in the masculine realm.
For Moving Forward with Your Goals
The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford
If you want to create a more fulfilling and satisfying life while moving forward with your goals, this book can help. Click here for more information or to order.
For Single Women
Training Resource: Online Dating Strategies
If you are single and want to learn strategies to meet men online and develop a relationship, I recommend checking out the training from dating coach Evan Marc Katz. He works exclusively with women and offers valuable insights. I suggest signing up for his free newsletter first to get a taste of what he has to offer. His newsletters are filled with helpful tips and advice on finding a relationship through effective online dating.
A Fine Romance
If you are confused about what is going on in your dating relationship—perhaps you experience dynamics such as getting emotionally close, then distant, or find commitment difficult—this book may provide some clarity. Written by Judith Sills, a therapist specializing in dating relationships, A Fine Romance offers insights into the courtship process. Be sure to read the chapter titled “The Switch” for valuable guidance.