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10 Best Marriage Books for Couples (2026)

Strengthen your relationship with these proven guides covering communication, intimacy, conflict resolution, and building a lasting partnership.


Books & Affiliate Links

#TitleBest ForPriceISBN/ASINAmazon Link
1The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John GottmanResearch-based advice$170553447718Buy on Amazon
2Hold Me Tight by Sue JohnsonEmotional connection$18031611300XBuy on Amazon
3The 5 Love Languages by Gary ChapmanUnderstanding needs$16080241270XBuy on Amazon
4Mating in Captivity by Esther PerelRekindling desire$170060753641Buy on Amazon
5Eight Dates by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz GottmanPractical exercises$151523504463Buy on Amazon
6Getting the Love You Want by Harville HendrixCouples therapy at home$181250310539Buy on Amazon
7The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy KellerFaith-based couples$171594631875Buy on Amazon
8Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel HellerAttachment styles$171585429139Buy on Amazon
9Love and Respect by Emerson EggerichsCommunication patterns$161591451876Buy on Amazon
10Come As You Are by Emily NagoskiIntimacy and sexuality$171476762090Buy on Amazon

Book Details

1. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman

2. Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson

  • Best For: Emotional connection
  • Price: $18
  • ISBN/ASIN: 031611300X
  • Amazon: Hold Me Tight

3. The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

4. Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel

5. Eight Dates by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman

  • Best For: Practical exercises
  • Price: $15
  • ISBN/ASIN: 1523504463
  • Amazon: Eight Dates

6. Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix

7. The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller

8. Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

  • Best For: Attachment styles
  • Price: $17
  • ISBN/ASIN: 1585429139
  • Amazon: Attached

9. Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs

  • Best For: Communication patterns
  • Price: $16
  • ISBN/ASIN: 1591451876
  • Amazon: Love and Respect

10. Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski

  • Best For: Intimacy and sexuality
  • Price: $17
  • ISBN/ASIN: 1476762090
  • Amazon: Come As You Are

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