Relationships
Relationships are the essence of life. While many of the following books can help foster intimate partnerships, they can certainly be used to develop healthy friendships and acquaintanceships as well. The books are divided into three sections: (a) General, (b) Infidelity, and (c) Codependency
** This page is still under construction and will be revised in time. I am open to suggestions!**
Books (General)
Hold me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson
The Mindful Couple: How Acceptance and Mindfulness Can Lead to the Love You Want by Robyn D. Walser
ACT with Love: Stop Struggling, Reconcile Differences, and Strengthen you Relationship with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Russ Harris
Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert by John M. Gottman
Getting the Love you Want by Harville Hendrix
How to be in Adult Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Living by David Richo
Books (Infidelity)
After the Affair by Janis Abrams Spring
Books (Codependency)
Codependency refers to a relationship in which one person focuses on another while suppressing his/her own emotions and general sense of self in an attempt to affect another person’s behaviors. If you are looking for ways to be more assertive and/or challenge codependent relationships, the following books may help.
Beyond Codependency: And Getting Better all the Timeby Melody Beattie
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
Self-Nurture: Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as you Care for Everyone Elseby Alice Domar & Henry Dreher
When I Say No, I Feel Guilty by Manuel J. Smith
** This page is still under construction and will be revised in time. I am open to suggestions!**
Books (General)
Hold me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson
The Mindful Couple: How Acceptance and Mindfulness Can Lead to the Love You Want by Robyn D. Walser
ACT with Love: Stop Struggling, Reconcile Differences, and Strengthen you Relationship with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Russ Harris
Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert by John M. Gottman
Getting the Love you Want by Harville Hendrix
How to be in Adult Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Living by David Richo
Books (Infidelity)
After the Affair by Janis Abrams Spring
Books (Codependency)
Codependency refers to a relationship in which one person focuses on another while suppressing his/her own emotions and general sense of self in an attempt to affect another person’s behaviors. If you are looking for ways to be more assertive and/or challenge codependent relationships, the following books may help.
Beyond Codependency: And Getting Better all the Timeby Melody Beattie
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
Self-Nurture: Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as you Care for Everyone Elseby Alice Domar & Henry Dreher
When I Say No, I Feel Guilty by Manuel J. Smith