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17 Best Marriage Books

Goal: Find the best Marriage books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best marriage books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

17 Best Marriage Books

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1

The 5 Love Languages

The Secret to Love that Lasts

by Gary Chapman

2

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

by John Gottman

Also recommended by:

Mark Manson

3

Getting the Love You Want

A Guide for Couples

by Harville Hendrix Ph.D.

4

Hold Me Tight

Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

by Dr. Sue Johnson

Also recommended by:

Mark Manson

5

Marriage Rules

A Manual for the Married and the Coupled Up

by Harriet Lerner

Also recommended by:

Brené Brown

6

Mating in Captivity

Unlocking Erotic Intelligence

by Esther Perel

Also recommended by:

Dan Engle

7

The Art of Loving

by Erich Fromm

Also recommended by:

Esther Perel

8

Come As You Are

The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life

by Emily Nagoski Ph.D.

9

Eight Dates

Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

by John Gottman

10

Essays In Love

by Alain de Botton

11

Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away

Real Help for Desperate Hearts in Difficult Marriages

by Gary Chapman

12

Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love

30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted

by Marcia Naomi Berger

13

Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

Seven Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Marry

by Les Parrott

14

The New Rules of Marriage

by Terrence Real

15

The Normal Bar

The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples and What They Reveal About Creating a New Normal in Your Relationship

by Chrisanna Northrup

16

Toxic In-Laws

Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage

by Susan Forward

17

Wired for Love

How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship

by Stan Tatkin

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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