Marriage therapists make the most of the sessions they have with clients who are trying to work through some weighty issues: communication breakdowns, sexual dry spells, emotional labor falling on one spouse’s shoulders.
But a couple’s work doesn’t end the second those sessions are over. Often therapists assign homework, asking their clients to read books that could give them a better understanding of any longstanding marital problems.
HuffPost asked therapists across the country to share the books they recommend most often ― or find themselves returning to in their own relationships. Check out their recs below.
1
"The Art of Loving"
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"'Mating In Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence"
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3
"The Normal Bar: The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples and What They Reveal About Creating a New Normal in Your Relationship"
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4
"Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find -- And Keep -- Love"
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"Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples"
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"How to Make Love All the Time”
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"The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Know to Make Love Work"
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"The ADHD Effect on Marriage"
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"Conscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Commitment"
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10
"The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts"
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"Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love"
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"Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love"
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13
"Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes Are High"
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14
"Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy For Dummies"
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15
"The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work"
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