Trust (2023) is a sensitive and practical guide to this essential part of human relationships. It reveals the deep significance of trust as a factor in our lives and outlines the five essential elements for building and maintaining it. What is your story with misplaced trust? It is tempting to think that trust is simple, …
Sex
In “She Comes First,” clinical sexologist and avid cunnilingus practitioner Ian Kerner shares his methodology, filling our culture’s sexual-information-for-men void with a tour of the finer points of pleasuring a woman. This book summary explains sexual activity through the framework of foreplay, coreplay, and moreplay; introduces the 10 pleasure hot spots in a woman’s clitoral …
Love & Respect (2012) uses biblical scripture, the author’s experience as a marriage counselor, and insight from other relationship therapists to help couples connect. By following the principles it lays out, husbands and wives learn to show each other the kind of love and respect they both crave. In the process, conflicts get resolved and …
Beat Gender Bias (2020) explores the beliefs and behaviors that underpin the glass ceiling and that stop women and girls from reaching their full potential. It explores the persistence of workplace sexism and explains how leaders can tackle it. Who is it for? Sociology buffs looking for a different perspective Feminists hoping to create change …
Us (2022) is for anyone whose once-loving relationship has devolved into point-scoring and power struggles. It offers a science-based skill set, illustrated with rich and detailed examples, to help you and your partner heal your toxic individualism and your relationship. Introduction: Move past “you” and “me” to arrive at “we.” The lone genius at work …
Patterns that put your romantic relationships on the verge of a breakup. It offers advice and easy-to-do techniques to release your worrying thoughts and strengthen your bond with your partner. Introduction: Stop overthinking and save your relationship. Picture it. You’re finally in a committed relationship with the love of your life. You’re happy, you’re in …
Lessons in Chemistry (2022) is the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant scientist who has the misfortune of being a woman in 1950s America. After a frustrating failed academic career, Zott finds success in an unlikely place: as the host of a television cooking show. Introduction: The sweetly subversive tale of a scientist-turned-TV-cook. Elizabeth Zott …
Polysecure (2020) unites attachment theory, which explains the different types of attachment people form with each other, with consensual nonmonogamy – the increasingly popular practice of having multiple romantic partners. By learning more about your attachment style, you can develop healthy relationship habits, even in nonmonogamy. Learn about attachment theory and discover why it’s so …
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families (1997) was written by Stephen R. Covey with, as he says, “such a passion . . . because family is what I care about most.” It’s a very personal book that talks about how the author, his wife, and nine children apply each of the habits in their …
Love More Fight Less provides straightforward directions on how to develop communication skills that will help you and your partner handle conflict. Various activities let you practice the skills, and this summary details how to use these communication techniques in real-life situations. Improve your communication skills and your relationship. All couples have conflicts. But only …