Suggested Books

[givingitmyall]

Haven't read every post on this thread, but it if it hasn't been added,

"Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman.

[tristan]

"Emotional Intelligence" - Daniel Goleman
It doesn't discuss marriage or even relationships. But it does go into the science behind emotions. Having read this book helped me understand my emotions through my whole ordeal. An understanding that was greatly helpful when I was trying to control them.

[june72]

Hi Ken,
Sorry I haven't heard of it. Are there any user reviews on Amazon?

Kalni,
I am buying those books based on your advice....

[june72]

I swear someday I will have time to list these books into a neat list

[pandora]

second to Kalni's suggestion of "How to improve your marriage without talking about it"

amazing, eye opening and interestingly enough, i mentioned it to DB coach and she said that book changed her life too.

when both parties are willing to put effort in...7 principles to making marriage work by John Gottman.

[Ready2Change]

This is a great book to read:

"Anger" by William DeFoore

If you don't feel like reading the whole book, read page 8.

[job]

^

Here is a thread that was started many years ago with suggested reading material for posters on the Newcomers Forum. If you have book recommendations and would like to share them w/posters, by all means let's continue adding the recommendations here.

[ovrrnbw]

I am adding the Four Agreements.

It is a very easy read and I think in a way it reminded me of the Stoic teachings, just from a different angle.

[Mach40]

So, after a few years here, I finally found another book, besides DB that hit the nail on the head..
No More Mr Nice Guy, by Dr Glover.
Finished the book, and I want to read it again. It was a simple fast and to the point book.
I think it is very positive for someone to read.
Can women read it, sure.. I think allot of women fall into some of it.
It goes into great deal how your relationship with Mom n Dad , society, and world events have shaped men in the last century.

[Kind18]

Not a book recommendation, but a short video series.

Google “Transactional Analysis” by Theramin Trees on YouTube, and watch parts 1,2,3 and “games”.

It may give you an excellent insight into how to do 180s in your interactions - mainly by identifying interaction patterns and avoiding playing altogether.