For all women who know and love a survivor of sexual assault, best-selling author Cecil Murphey has penned an honest and forthright book about surviving―and thriving―despite past abuses. Both informative and highly practical, Murphey helps women understand the continuing problems that abuse survivors may encounter, including hurtful memories, issues of self worth, and the need to feel in control. With sensitivity and encouragement, Murphey then explains what women can do to help bring about healing and forgiveness. Written with the empathy that only a true survivor can convey, When a Man You Love Was Abused is a timely piece of advice and encouragement. (Click here to view on Amazon).

Author, pastor, and survivor Dawn Scott Jones candidly shares her own abuse experience to help husbands understand the varied emotions, fears, distorted thoughts, and triggers that hold their wives captive. In practical and accessible language, Jones explains the stages of the healing journey (processing denial, asking for help, grieving, expressing anger, learning to forgive, and finding resolution). Building on that knowledge, Jones then moves to an honest discussion of what husbands can do to help. Whether it’s creating a healing environment, understanding the need for control, building trust, or even just praying for healing, a husband plays an active role in helping his wife survive and thrive despite her past abuse. Offering hope for a healthy marriage relationship, When a Woman You Love Was Abused answers the questions men have and offers the advice they need to help their wives finally find peace. (Click here to view on Amazon).

How to Know a Person helps readers become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. (Click here to view on Amazon). Along the way it offers a possible remedy for a society that is riven by fragmentation, hostility, and misperception.

Relationship experts Milan and Kay Yerkovich explain why the ways you and your spouse relate to each other go back to before you even met. Drawing on the powerful tool of attachment theory, Milan and Kay explore how your childhood created an “intimacy imprint” that affects your marriage today. Revised throughout with all-new material and additional visual diagrams, this expanded edition of How We Love will bring vibrant life to your marriage. (Click here to view on Amazon).

In Not "Just Friends", One of the world’s leading experts on infidelity provides a step-by-step guide through the process of marital infidelity—from suspicion and revelation to healing, and provides profound, practical guidance to prevent cheating and, if it happens, recover and heal from it. (Click here to view on Amazon).

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. (Click here to view on Amazon).

Fighting for Your Marriage is based on the widely acclaimed PREP approach (Prevention and Relationship Education Program). Research has found that couples who use these strategies can handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up. Based on more than 40 years of evidence, this book shows couples how to talk more and fight less, protect their friendship, and keep the fun alive. You'll learn what it takes to have a more intimate, sensual relationship and how to clarify and act on priorities. (Click here to view on Amazon).

Timothy Keller, with insights from Kathy, his wife of thirty-seven years, shows marriage to be a glorious relationship that is also misunderstood and mysterious. The Meaning of Marriage offers instruction on how to have a successful marriage, and is essential reading for anyone who wants to know God and love more deeply in this life. (Click here to view on Amazon).

Tip Talk with Dr. Jennifer Degler is a podcast that provides quick, practical tips for improving emotional, spiritual, and sexual intimacy in marriage. With her background in psychology and faith, Dr. Degler offers encouraging advice to help couples thrive in every aspect of their relationship. (Click here to view).

Sexy Marriage Radio is a Christian podcast that offers candid, practical conversations about sex, intimacy, and connection in marriage. Hosted by Dr. Corey Allan, it aims to help couples build stronger relationships by addressing real-life challenges with honesty and expert insight. (Click here to view).

With his characteristic warmth and humor, Dr. Kevin Leman in his book, Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage, offers a practical guide to sex according to God's plan. This frank and practical book is a perfect resource for married and engaged couples. Using frank descriptions, this book has a warm and friendly tone that will help couples overcome awkwardness in discussing an issue important to all married couples. (Click here to view on Amazon).

A Celebration of Sex is comprehensive, direct, and honest, treating sex with the respect it deserves and a Christ-like foundation. An excellent tool for premarital education and counseling, it’s a must-read for Christian spouses. Reclaim the Bible-based concept of marriage as a satisfying one-flesh relationship. In this definitive guide to marital intimacy for Christian couples over 50, learn how to deepen sexual pleasure and enjoy God’s gift of sexual intimacy with your spouse. (Click here to view on Amazon).