Crabb, Lawrence J. Jr. The Marriage Builder. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.

(Excellent book describing the different kinds of oneness an enriching marriage can achieve. He demonstrates that the goal of oneness can only be reached when couples depend on Christ for needs and turn to their partner with the goal of ministry.)

Dobson, James C. Love Must Be Tough. Waco: Word Books, 1983.

(Presents a positive, tough, confrontive approach to healing in marriage relationships that are threatened by infidelity and/or various stressful abuses.)

Kilgore, James E. Try Marriage Before Divorce. Waco: Word Books, 1978.

(Discusses common problems that create marital disintegration and then discusses what marriage is meant to be and possibilities for positive change. Provides a 30 day exercise plan guaranteed to change your perspective and cause marital growth.)

Littauer, Florence. After Every Wedding Comes a Marriage. Eugene: Harvest House 1981.

(Excellent book discussing the complexities of marriage and provides a clear focus for the person who is willing to do whatever they need to do to change the situation. Stresses looking to self rather than spouse for change.)

Ortlund, Anne. Building a Great Marriage. Old Tappan: Fleming H. Revell, 1985

(Colorful and interestingly written - fun reading. Includes good suggestions on improving relationships.)

Penner, Clifford and Joyce. The Gift of Sex. Waco: Word Books, 1981

(Objectively communicates God's design for married sex and integrates the physiology and psychology of sex.)

Stoop, David and Jan. Refresh Your Marriage With Self Talk. Old Tappan: Revell Company, 1984.

(Excellent in understanding and resolving anger. Gives couples questions to share together at the end of every chapter and provides simple helpful steps in learning how to forgive.

Timmons, Tim. Maximum Marriage. Old Tappan: Fleming H. Revell, 1976.

(Gives a balanced description of God's plan for a vital and exciting marriage.)

Wheat, Ed. Intended For Pleasure. Old Tappan: Fleming H. Revell, 1977.

(Excellently balanced approach to sexual intimacy in marriage physically, psychologically and spiritually.)

Wheat, Ed. Love Life. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1980.

(Excellent for helping a couple learn how to fall in love, stay in love or rekindle lost love and affection.)

Wright, H. Norman. The Pillars of Marriage. Ventura: Regal, 1979.

(Discusses 8 important pillars for building a good relationship.)

Wright, H. Norman. Communication: Key to Your Marriage. Ventura: Regal, 1974

(Excellent. Contains theory and practical description about communication. Includes exercises in each chapter.)

Mace, David. Love and Anger in Marriage. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.

(Excellent book on understanding and managing anger.)

Backus, Wm. and Marie Chapian. Telling Yourself the Truth. Mpls: Bethany House, 1980.

(Excellent book in balancing your thoughts between carnal deception and spiritual truth. Has accompanying workbook.)

Bristol, Goldie. When It's hard to Forgive. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1978.

(Excellent book on forgiveness.)

Burwick, Ray. Anger: Defusing the Bomb. Wheaton: Tyndale House, 1981.

(Excellent in identifying, resolving and discovering how anger can work for you.)

Carlson, Dwight L. Overcoming Hurts and Anger. Eugene: Harriet House, 1981.

(Good in identifying and learning how to handle and resolve anger.)

Landorf, Joyce. Irregular People. Waco: Word Books, 1982.

(Fascinating book on people who are difficult to deal with and grate you -- people you are yoked with in lifetime relationships. Gives helpful insight on the problem and ways to healing and freedom.)

Solomon, Charles. The Ins and Outs of Rejection. Denver: Heritage House, 1976.

(Excellent in explaining God's redemptive plan for rejection.)

Solomon, Charles. The Rejection Syndrome. Wheaton: Tyndale House, 1982.

(Explains the subtle workings of rejection in our lives.)