Is there a workbook you could recommend for couple counseling?

Question

My husband and I have been together for 5 years, married for 1. We want to see a counselor just to always keep us right. But they are so expensive. We would like to do this at home together and are looking for a good workbook to use. Any ideas? Thanks!

Answer 1

His Needs Her needs, and a Lasting promise both are fantastic books, have reconciled damaged marriages, and strengthened healthy ones.

They have workbooks:
http://www.amazon.com/His-Needs-Her-Building-Affair-Proof/dp/0800717880/ref=pd_sim_b_3/104-3887165-0572721
http://www.amazon.com/Five-Steps-Romantic-Love-Workbook/dp/0800758234/ref=sr_1_4/104-3887165-0572721?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184812248&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.com/Lasting-Promise-Christian-Fighting-Marriage/dp/0787939838/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-3887165-0572721?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184812283&sr=1-1

Answer 2

Isn't exactly a workbook but check this book out:

Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love
by Howard J. Markman

Answer 3

Dr Phil has a good book out and he also has a workbook to go along with it

Relationship Rescue

Answer 4

What about a book call Passionate Marriage. That is a really good book.. They guy's last name is Snark or Snarch or something like that. I think it is good to try to work on your marriage together. When you get to an in-pass or argument, try going to a third party who isn't on a side. They may be willing to listen and be objective. I have a hard time not taking everything personal..

Answer 5

The Bible. And other marriage books based on scriptures from it. I have been married for 6 years now, my marriage is awesome, my husband and I are more in love now than when we first got married! Try it. Also find a good church that will teach you from the Bible and offer marriage enhancement. My church often has classes for free to help strengthen marriages and families.

Answer 6

I like robi ludwigs book called lies at the altar...It is good reading and has alot of questions and exercises to do together. I think she is a psychologist. I also like the five love languages by gary chapman, it also has questions and exercises and helps you understand one another better. They are both interesting and you wont get bored with them and will probably finish them. I have seen some books like that, that are so boring you just quit them. Good luck

Answer 7

I am in the middle of reading "Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus." I am near the half way point and it has provide a lot of good advice. You can get copies of the book pretty cheap at Amazon.com.

Answer 8

Power of the praying wife and there's one for husbands too. The Five love languages by gary chapman (really good one to read now before marriage) I also like Wild at Heart by John Eldredge (for men but you should read to better understand men) and Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge(this one is for women but men should read to understand us) when I went through martial problems recently these books saved us and our marriage is amazing now. we both are believers but anyone can go through martial problems after married so these books will help understand our needs as mates. and of course the Bible!!

Answer 9

I doubt it can work with just you two. Communication is very important, but a third party will ask the tough questions and all marriages need that from time to time.
Good luck

Answer 10

Hi! If you go to a Christian book store, they have all kinds of good books to help build a strong relationship....Jesus loves you