10 of the Best Relationship Books to Help Keep Yours Strong

Maybe it's because I'm a writer myself, but I always seek answers to problems, solace in times of trouble and advice from smarter people than me between the pages of a book (or 10. What can I say, I love research). That includes seeking help for the best way to deal with the ins and outs of relationships, including marriage. You know, how to live peacefully with someone who hangs the toilet paper wrong, techniques to argue without storming off and slamming doors at the end, what to do when the two of you have very different love languages and why it is that we want to strangle the people we love most in the world sometimes. Whether you've been married for 50 years or just dating for one, and whether your relationship is on solid ground or needs a lifeboat to pull you back to shore, the best relationship books can help give you a little perspective and expert guidance on living your best paired-off life.

And because no two partnerships are the same, the genre varies widely in approach and target audience too. This list includes a selection of reading material that's appropriate for different life stages, types of relationships and approaches, so you're sure to find something that will give you some tools to try. And because some of these aren't exactly what we'd call light reading, hop over to our GH Book Club for a feel-good read to balance out all that education.