The word "marriage" may conjure images of extravagant clothes, gold rings, and reciting vows on a tropical beach at sunset. But those are all features of a wedding, not a marriage. Marriage itself is a far more difficult and consequential endeavor that, in an ideal scenario, will last a lifetime. So whether you’re preparing to take the plunge or looking to strengthen your marriage, it's never a bad idea to get advice from a variety of trusted sources.
The best marriage listens are honest about the difficulties married couples face while offering practicable (though not necessarily easy!) ways of tackling those challenges. While they cannot take the place of marriage counseling, they offer couples expert guidance on how to start a conversation about potential problems and proven strategies to address them. We’ve cultivated this list of the best marriage books to help you strengthen your bond and give you the tools to fight for many more happy years together.
Eileen Gonzalez is a freelance writer from Connecticut. She has a Master's degree in communications and years of experience writing about pop culture. She contributes to Book Riot and Foreword Reviews.
