Summaries of books about Marriage & Long-Term Relationships:
A Beautiful, Terrible Thing
A Memoir of Marriage and Betrayal
Jen Waite
The memoir recounts the author's harrowing experience of discovering her husband's infidelity and psychopathy shortly after the birth of their child. She details the emotional turmoil and her journey to recovery as she grapples with the deception and the collapse of her seemingly perfect marriage.
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This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage
A Reese's Book Club Pick
Ann Patchett
The book is a collection of essays that delve into the personal experiences and reflections of the author on topics ranging from love and friendship to writing and career. It explores the complexities of commitment and the deep bonds that can form through life's challenges and triumphs.
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How We Love
Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage
Milan Yerkovich|Kay Yerkovich
The book explores different "love styles" that are shaped by childhood experiences and affect adult relationships, offering insights into how these patterns can influence marital dynamics. It provides practical tools and exercises to help couples identify their love styles, understand each other better, and develop healthier, more intimate connections.
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One Question a Day for You & Me
A Three-Year Journal: Daily Reflections for Couples
Aimee Chase
The book provides a daily question for couples to answer together, fostering communication and reflection over three years. Each page offers a new prompt to explore thoughts, dreams, and experiences, creating a shared journal that documents the growth of their relationship.
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The Great Sex Rescue
The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended
Sheila Wray Gregoire|Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach|Joanna Sawatsky
The book challenges harmful teachings and misconceptions about sex often found within Christian communities, advocating for a healthier, more biblical understanding of intimacy. It combines personal stories, research data, and scriptural analysis to offer a path towards sexual wholeness and healing for couples.
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How to Help Your Spouse Heal from Your Affair
A Compact Manual for the Unfaithful
Linda MacDonald
The book provides practical guidance for individuals who have been unfaithful to their partners, offering steps to rebuild trust and repair the damage caused by infidelity. It emphasizes the importance of honesty, patience, and consistent effort in the healing process, and includes tips for understanding the hurt partner's perspective and needs.
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Getting the Love You Want
A Guide for Couples: Third Edition
Helen LaKelly Hunt
The book serves as a manual for couples seeking to improve their relationships through a step-by-step process that fosters deeper mutual understanding and connection. It introduces exercises and concepts designed to help partners heal their childhood wounds and develop more effective communication and problem-solving skills.
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Sheet Music
Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
Kevin Leman
The book provides couples with a Christian perspective on sexual intimacy, offering practical advice and insights to enhance their physical relationship within the bounds of marriage. It addresses common sexual issues and encourages open communication, aiming to deepen the emotional and spiritual connection between spouses.
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Committed
A Love Story
Elizabeth Gilbert
The book delves into the author's deep contemplations on marriage, prompted by her unexpected need to wed her Brazilian partner for him to reside legally in the United States. It explores historical, cultural, and personal perspectives on the institution of matrimony as she grapples with her fears and beliefs about long-term commitment.
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The Emotionally Destructive Marriage
How to Find Your Voice and Reclaim Your Hope
Leslie Vernick
The book provides guidance on identifying and responding to patterns of emotional abuse within a marriage, offering strategies for victims to regain their self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, and make critical decisions about their future. It includes practical tools for communication, self-care, and spiritual empowerment to help readers navigate the complexities of a destructive relationship and seek a path toward healing and restoration.
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