While there are many courses and tutorials online, learning from a book is still one of the best ways to greatly improve your skills. Below I have selected top Couples books.
1. Relationship Workbook for Couples: A Guide to Deeper Connection, Trust, and Intimacy for Couples – Young and Old (2019)
It may seem obvious to you that good communication is the foundation of every healthy, functioning relationship.Good communication skills will positively impact all of the relationships in your life, but this book will focus primarily on the practices that will have the greatest impact on the unique bond you share with your partner. You can aim to use these tools throughout your personal life, with friends and co-workers and family members–but regardless of how you incorporate these ideas into your day-to-day life, you and your partner should make a concerted effort to use these skills as you complete any of…
2. The Big Activity Book For Couples (2015)
Grab a pen, your partner, and get ready for some fun! Chock-full of games, puzzles, quizzes and more, this nifty little book is sure to entertain both you and your partner! Some of the games will ask you to work together for a sense of accomplishment through bonding. Others will allow you to get to know your sweetheart a little better through questions and quizzes, and yet others will ask you to challenge each other to win rewards and the title of "Best Game-Player Ever!". (Okay, so we made that up. But really, you could call yourself that.)…
3. No More Fighting: The Relationship Book for Couples: 20 Minutes a Week to a Stronger Relationship (2018)
No More Fighting offers fast strategies to stop fights now and build a stronger relationship long-term.All couples fight―but a little guidance goes a long way to tackling the issues that trigger fights in the first place. No More Fighting offers couples fast and effective strategies to overcome common relationship problems and build lasting love together.In just 20 minutes per week, couples will learn how to effectively speak and listen to each other as they confront critical relationship issues. From reconciling different values to navigating intimacy issues and everything in between, No More Fighting gives you the skills you…
4. The Couple Next Door: A Novel (2017)
is available now! The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages. Provocative and shocking.” author of Find Her“I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” —Sue Grafton, New York Times bestselling author of It all started at a dinner party. . .A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors—a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. . .Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it…
5. Couples Therapy Workbook (2014)
Couples Therapy Workbook is a series of guided questions to promote meaningful couple conversations and build ongoing, connected communication. The core of this unique guide is 30 guided conversations of the most critical relationship struggles. For each of the 30 topics, there is an introduction, goal-setting strategies and 10 scripted questions to ask each other – all presented in an easy-to-use mindful style. Set in a weekly format over 30 days but can be tailored to any timeframe. Designed to be used to couples, and also by therapists working with couples (bonus clinician prep…
6. Together With Christ: A Dating Couples Devotional: 52 Devotions and Bible Studies to Nurture Your Relationship (2018)
Prepare to say “I do” with weekly devotionals and bible studies to strengthen your relationship from Together With Christ: A Dating Couples Devotional.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…
7. Smart Couples Finish Rich, Revised and Updated: 9 Steps to Creating a Rich Future for You and Your Partner (2018)
New York Times bestselling author, David Bach has helped millions of couples plan for a future they love with more than 7 million of his books in print. And now, completely updated and revised, Smart Couples Finish Rich, America’s favorite money book, is back. You’ll discover the latest techniques to live a life as a couple, where your values align and your money decisions become easier. Whether newlyweds, a couple planning for retirement or already retired, this timeless classic provides couples with easy-to-use tools that cover everything…
8. 201 Relationship Questions: The Couple’s Guide to Building Trust and Emotional Intimacy (2015)
Question Your Way to Lasting Love and IntimacyWouldn’t it be great to have a relationship counselor on call to help you and your love partner have the most joyful, loving relationship possible? What if you had someone who knew to draw out your deepest desires and help you calmly navigate areas of pain or conflict? Having a coach is wonderful, but if you know the right questions to ask one another, you can start right now building the relationship you both desire. The Power of QuestioningMutual questioning is a powerful technique to draw out deeper emotions…
9. 52 Uncommon Dates: A Couple’s Adventure Guide for Praying, Playing, and Staying Together (2014)
Have you ever tried a photography date? A water date? What about a second first date?52 Uncommon Dates is more than a book. . . it’s an experience! Each date will set the scene for you and walk you through making it happen. Learn how to practically speak each other’s love language, incorporate prayer in ways that are natural and relevant to real life, and finish strong with questions that help keep conversation alive. You can even dig deeper to discover Bible passages that fit the theme of each date.Ignite prayerful and playful connections in ways that deepen…
10. Our Bucket List: A Creative and Inspirational Journal for Ideas and Adventures for Couples (2018)
Our Bucket List is the perfect journal for you and your significant other to record ideas and goals to accomplish. From sky diving to swimming with dolphins, take time to think what you both are passionate about and record your thoughts on this journal. Record the idea, story, completion date and other notes on each page meant to guide you both through the experience. Grab one for yourself or a few for other couples to go along the adventures together! #625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Dating (Books) #1 in Mate Seeking (Books) #2 in Family Activity Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would…
11. An Emotionally Focused Workbook for Couples: The Two of Us (2014)
This workbook is intended for use with couples who want to enhance their emotional connection or overcome their relationship distress. It is recommended for use with couples pursuing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). It closely follows the course of treatment and is designed so that clinicians can easily integrate guided reading and reflections into the therapeutic process. The material is presented in a recurring format: Read, Reflect, and Discuss. Readings help couples look at their relationship through an attachment lens, walking them through the step-by-step process of creating a secure…
Best Couples Books that Should be on Your Bookshelf
We highly recommend you to buy all paper or e-books in a legal way, for example, on Amazon. But sometimes it might be a need to dig deeper beyond the shiny book cover. Before making a purchase, you can visit resources like Genesis and download some couples books mentioned below at your own risk. Once again, we do not host any illegal or copyrighted files, but simply give our visitors a choice and hope they will make a wise decision.
Literary Couples and 20th-Century Life Writing: Narrative and Intimacy
Author(s): Janine Utell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, Year: 2020, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2462805
Queer Families in Hungary : Same-Sex Couples, Families of Origin, and Kinship
Author(s): Rita Béres-Deák
Publisher: Springer International Publishing;Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2020, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2467747
Cannabis for Couples ; Enhance Intimacy and Elevate Your Relationship
Author(s): john Selby
Publisher: Inner Traditions/Bear & Company, Year: 2020, Size: 1 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2532968
Effective Communication Skills: 3 Books in 1 - Small Talk, Improve Your Skills, Relationship Communication for Couples. Techniques to Persuasion, Listening and Develop Charisma.
Author(s): Downes, James J.
Publisher: , Year: 2020, Size: 2 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2538543
Attachment Theory in Practice: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Individuals, Couples, and Families
Author(s): Susan M. Johnson
Publisher: The Guilford Press, Year: 2019, Size: 10 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2382546
Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work
Author(s): Jennifer Petriglieri
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press, Year: 2019, Size: 1 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2406362
Queer Families in Hungary: Same-Sex Couples, Families of Origin, and Kinship
Author(s): Rita Béres-Deák
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2019, Size: 533 Kb, Download: epub
ID: 2532631
Out of control: couples, conflict and the capacity for change
Author(s): Collins, Natalie
Publisher: SPCK, Year: 2019, Size: 1 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2582220
Reinventing Couples: Tradition, Agency and Bricolage
Author(s): Julia Carter,Simon Duncan
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK, Year: 2018, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2155306
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are absolutely record-breakers according to Los Angeles Times, others are written by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.