Harville Hendrix - Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples

Pros: Sound theory, clearly written, great examples, solid advice
Cons: Concepts may be advanced for some people

As a grad student preparing to become a Marriage and Family Therapist, I discovered How To Get The Love You Want in a class that covered various marriage and family therapies. Hendrix’ theory, Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT), was presented as...

Pros: Wonderful and helpful insights
Cons: A little difficult for a non-reader

This book is a great guide to figuring out where your choices come from. Harville Hendrix explains how your early childhood can influence your choice of mate...and why you may find yourself repeating the same pattern of frustration you felt with your...

Pros: Explains well the unconscious side of relationships
Cons: Gets a little boring near the end when he discusses techniques

This book is truly one of the most fascinating books I have ever read. It explains the unconscious thoughts and desires every person has and how it relates to their relationship. He goes on to explain how each partner in the relationship can go about...

Pros: It gives some interesting ideas.
Cons: May not work, it depends on your mate.

This was an interesting book that focused on the theory and practice of two people involved in a relationship learning how to be become passionate friends.
The book is divided into three parts. Part one focuses on attraction, romantic love and...