5 of The Best Marriage Books That Every Couple Needs To Read

Best Relationship Books

Books! Oh, how I love books. And these really are some of the best marriage books around.

Now, this list is pretty short but the list of books out there that will help your relationship is not short. There is definitely no shortage of relationship advice available to us. 

But these specific books really had an impact on my marriage. And I truly think they will have a positive impact on any couple that chooses to crack one of these babies open!

How To Communicate Better With Your Spouse

How To Fix Communication in a Relationship

Ever thought about how to communicate better with your spouse? I think this is a question we all want to know the answer to! Right?

And boy oh boy do I wish there were a cut and dry answer. Precise step by step directions that bought us a one-way ticket right to the land of blissful communication forever and ever. 

But we all know communication is a little bit trickier than that. 

4 Toxic Ideas About Relationships

Ideas That Hold Relationships Back

OK, I am going to start things off with a very important question.

What is your favorite romantic comedy? 

And I’m not talking about any old rom-com, friend. I am talking about the ONE!

The one with cheesy lines and possibly a few awkward dance scenes. 

That movie you watch with a smile on your face. And maybe you even re-watch certain parts 27 times. That’s not just me, right?

Why Do Marriages Fail?

Why do marriages fail?

I’m sure you have a few heavy hitters that come to mind. Cheating. Lies. Finances. 

But let’s put those ideas in the background and look at this from a different angle.

Hurtful Words in Marriage: 5 Phrases That We Should Stop Saying

Hurtful Words in a Relationship

OK, hurtful words in marriage. I bet you can think of a few. 

Words are powerful.

Words can be extremely hurtful.

I think it is safe to say we can all agree with those statements. 

And you know what else we can all agree on?

How To Be a Better Spouse: 5 Ideas Every Marriage Can Relate To

When you think of how to be a better spouse, what comes to mind?

Being a better listener. Being more understanding. Making sure you put the toilet paper on the holder the right way. Never leaving just one cookie in the container.

How To Have a Great Marriage: 14 Things That Will Definitely Help You

How To Make Marriage Better

Married life is great.

How many times have you heard someone say this?

Let me rephrase that.

How many times have you heard someone say that and sensed they were being a little sarcastic? 

3 Ideas That Are Sure To Transform Your Marriage

What’s the first thing you think of when you see (or hear or read) the word transform? 

When I see that word I immediately think of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. 

But don’t worry. We are not about to start a deep discussion about butterflies. Pretty sure you knew that but I just wanted to be crystal clear.

How To Keep Marriage Fun: 7 Things I’m Doing

How To Keep Marriage Alive

Fun. Who doesn’t like having fun?

But let me ask you this.

Are you having fun in your marriage? 

Keys To a Successful Marriage: 2 Things That Are 100% Needed

Elements of a Successful Marriage

What are the keys to a successful marriage? 

Are there certain things that absolutely need to be happening in order for a relationship to qualify as a success?

I wish those questions had simple and straight forward answers.

I wish there was a marriage checklist that made things nice and easy.

But here’s the deal.