Books
It Takes One to Tango: How I Rescued My Marriage with (Almost) No Help
From My Spouse--and How You Can, Too by Winifred M. Reilly
In Quest Of The Mythical Mate by Ellyn Bader and Peter T. Pearson
Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch
Intimacy & Desire: Awaken the Passion in your Marriage by David Schnarch
Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage by John Gottman
Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel
New Rules for Marriage by Terrence Real
Marriage Rules by Harriet Lerner
Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
A General Theory of Love by Thomas Lewis, Richard Lannon and Fari Amini
How We Choose To Be Happy by Rick Foster and Greg Hicks
The Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness by Jerome Groopman
Forgive for Good by Fred Luskin
Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp
I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by Terrence Real
Articles of Interest
How Therapy Can Be Hazardous To Your Marital Health by William Doherty
This article explores the powerful role couples therapists play in influencing their clients' decisions about their relationship.
What Shamu Taught Me About A Happy Marriage by Amy Sutherland
A humorous piece about marriage and the tricks of the trade that animal trainers use to influence behavior.
Shame by Robert Karen
This Atlantic Monthly article (Jan. 1992) explores the difference between shame and guilt, and suggests that unexamined shame may be the "preeminent cause of emotional distress in our time".
Six Illustrations That Show What It's Like in an Introvert's Head by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West
Married to an introvert? This will explain a lot.
20 Things to Remember If You Love a Person with ADD by June Silney
Understanding The Anxious Mind by Robin Marantz Henig
An article that examines longitudinal research regarding the neurology of anxiety.
What Brain Scans Can Tell Us About Marriage by Tara Parker-Pope
A literal glimpse into the "inner" workings of long-married couples.
How To Tune In to the Voice Within by Martha Beck
An article that explains how to ignore the racket in your mind and understand how you really feel.
Those Aren't Fighting Words, Dear by Laura Munson
A first person piece about a woman who saved her marriage by supporting her husband's need to take a break.
This article explores the powerful role couples therapists play in influencing their clients' decisions about their relationship.
What Shamu Taught Me About A Happy Marriage by Amy Sutherland
A humorous piece about marriage and the tricks of the trade that animal trainers use to influence behavior.
Shame by Robert Karen
This Atlantic Monthly article (Jan. 1992) explores the difference between shame and guilt, and suggests that unexamined shame may be the "preeminent cause of emotional distress in our time".
Six Illustrations That Show What It's Like in an Introvert's Head by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West
Married to an introvert? This will explain a lot.
20 Things to Remember If You Love a Person with ADD by June Silney
Understanding The Anxious Mind by Robin Marantz Henig
An article that examines longitudinal research regarding the neurology of anxiety.
What Brain Scans Can Tell Us About Marriage by Tara Parker-Pope
A literal glimpse into the "inner" workings of long-married couples.
How To Tune In to the Voice Within by Martha Beck
An article that explains how to ignore the racket in your mind and understand how you really feel.
Those Aren't Fighting Words, Dear by Laura Munson
A first person piece about a woman who saved her marriage by supporting her husband's need to take a break.