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"The Lazy Husband"

In his book The Lazy Husband, Joshua Coleman provides help for wives and advice for husbands about sharing chores.

Wanting a Child -- Book Review

This anthology has personal stories about difficult pregnancies, loss of a child, miscarriage, adoption, infertility, in vitro fertilization, and surrogacy.

Fighting for Your Jewish Marriage: Preserving a Lasting Promise

Fighting For Your Jewish Marriage is a helpful guide for couples who are in Jewish or interfaith marriages.

Two in a Bed -- Book Review

In Two in a Bed, author Paul Rosenblatt talks about the many issues couples have to deal with in order to sleep together.

Book Review: "Conquering the Rapids of Life"

Review of book "Conquering the Rapids of Life" which addresses the experience and issues that couples often face during their midlife years.

A History of the Wife

A History of the Wife looks back in history to see what being a wife meant in ancient times through today. It is a study of the laws, religious practices, social customs, economic patterns, and political consciousness that have impacted wives through the ages.

I'd Rather Eat Chocolate -- Learning to Love My Low Libido -- Book Review

Book review of I'd Rather Eat Chocolate: Learning to Love My Low Libido by Joan Sewell.

Book Review -- Surrendering to Marriage

Review of Iris Krasnow's book Surrendering to Marriage.

Book Review -- Two-Part Invention: The Story of a Marriage

Throughout this inspirational and beautiful book of love and loss, Madeleine reveals their many lifestyle decisions to put their marriage relationship first.

A Boomer's Guide to Grandparenting

In "A Boomer's Guide to Grandparenting", Kathryn & Allan Zullo share on the experience of both boomer grandparents and child-care experts to help new grandparents enjoy their new role with both their own children and their grandchildren.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex

Since this book was first released more than thirty years ago, it has helped many people have a more healthy and realistic attitude toward sex.

Review: For Better or For Worse

Since first published in September 1979, Lynn Johnston's For Better or For Worse comic strip has touched lives and entertained folks with her honest portrayal of the stages of marriage and family issues.

"Everlasting Matrimony" Book Review

In "Everlasting Matrimony", Sheryl P. Kurland shares the inspiring stories of 75 couples who have been married 50 years or more. Couples share how they have stayed together so long and their secrets to having happy marriages.

Open Marriage: A New life Style for Couples -- Book Review

This 1972 classic, reprinted in 1984 is a disappointment to those looking for a how-to on being a swinger. The book only has 20 pages referring to sex outside marriage. The openness in the title refers to the openness of challenging your own thoughts, expectations, attitudes, and behaviors.

"Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Staying Married"

Review of Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Staying Married by Wendy Jaffe.

You, Me, and Dupree

Review of romantic comedy You, Me and Dupree which is about newlyweds.

Future of Love -- The Power of the Soul in Intimate Relationships

Read my review of this book about the Future of love. The author offers a new model of marriage.

"The Story of Us"

Recipient of mixed reviews and awards from marriage groups, "The Story of Us" asks if a marriage in crisis can survive. Here is our review of the 1999 movie.

"Empty Nesting"

Here's help for couples who have been married 30 or more years.

"The Way We Never Were"

In "The Way We Never Were", Stephanie Coontz examines myths and half-truths about marriage and family in America. She contends that looking back at marriage in a nostalgic way can burden today's married couples and families.

"Infidelity"

"Infidelity: A Survival Guide" is a great step-by-step guide that should be read by any one trying to cope with this painful experience.

"Happily Married with Kids"

"Happily Married with Kids" shows how to overcome the stress of having a new baby in your lives, how to have fun with your spouse in spite of not having a babysitter, and how to preserve your marital intimacy and still be great parents.

"Domestic Revolutions"

"Domestic Revolutions" shows how the American family has been adapting to societal changes throughout the last three hundred years.

"Foreign Brides: Stories"

The book "Foreign Brides: Stories" has humorous short stories about transplanted foreign wives.

"Just Your Type"

Read our review of this book "Just Your Type." The authors include interesting and helpful exercises to help a couple get to the heart of their relationship.

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