Many couple find themselves moving from one counselling room to another, even to the extent of seeing a therapist concerning their relationship. They move about seeking answer to why their spouse just won’t behave and do what they desperately need them to do, making them heartbroken, disconnected, misunderstood and feel completely and utterly broken.

What I will say concerning this is that many of this 21st century couples thinks that mere being together for some period of years makes them so compatible. Should I say they lack the knwoledge that being in a relationship is more than just being together.

As it has been said, Knowledge is power. So if you are in a relationship out there and you want this your relationship to be the best of the relationships you have had so far, reading this quality books which are amongst the most popular, best rated and best reviewed books on relationships with your partner would go a long way in strengthening and repairing relationships from a wide variety of angles. Some of these books give couples tools they can use to build strong relationships. Other books focus on how to get rid of the bad habits that drive our partner's to distraction.

Here are my suggestions, Let's Get to It.

1. 5 LOVE LANGUAGE - by Gary Chapman

Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse’s primary love language—quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch.

It’s no secret that we’re all different and have different desires. It’s probably also no surprise to learn that we all tend to respond differently to situations. No wonder we don’t seem to be on the same page with our partners sometimes! Luckily, author Gary Chapman has figured out the five different types of love languages that people respond to. By learning the five love languages, you and your partner will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other.

2. I Love You But I Don’t Trust You: The Complete Guide to Restoring Trust in your Relationship - by Mira Kirshenbaum

If your relationship is worth saving, or if there is any hope for there to be trust in the future? If so, then this might be the right book for you and saving a relationship on the rocks.

Whether the lack of trust is due to frequent small lies, a large betrayal, or even a history of being hurt in past relationships, it can put a strain on a relationship. This is an effective book to show you what you need to do to restore the lost trust in your relationship, no matter how it became damaged.

I Love You, but I Don't Trust You to be a helpful first step to take after a betrayal. It is also a useful tool to use later down the road if a couple gets stuck during the recovery process. People have found that the author's normalizing and casual tone is both soothing and comforting. I Love You, but I Don't Trust You is both realistic and hopeful, which is an effective combination.

Mira Kirshenbaum also help readers understand the stages of building trust once the strengthening process begins to take place. Readers will learn how to avoid their previous mistakes that are keeping them from healing, and rediscover how to connect.

3. “Couple Skills: Making Your Relationship Work”- By Matthew McKay PhD and Patrick Fanning

This is a very helpful book that will demonstrate how to work effectively in your relationship. Some of the key skills focused on are: improved communication, coping with problems, and resolving conflicts in healthier ways.

This version of the book teaches the reader acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which helps each person to accept his or her partner’s Read More..