11. Sex at Dawn at Christopher Ryan
“It will probably make you question monogamy a lot, but I think it’s still something people should read before marriage! (And just in general — it’s a fascinating book.)”
12. The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
“Its message is that you hope for the best, and prepare for the worst.”
—Meghan Atherton, Facebook
13. All About Love by bell hooks
“Life-changing not only in the marital context but also for all relationships defined by love.”
—Olivia Narges, Facebook
14. The Conscious Bride by Sheryl Paul
“This book, which is geared toward brides, helps explain and guide you through the feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness, and/or loss of identity that typically accompany a huge life change like marriage. When I got engaged, I questioned why I was so sad and scared of getting married when, I absolutely knew he was the right one for me. This book helped me work through those feelings; enabling me to feel validated, not alone, and as a result, helped me really look forward to my marriage!”
15.The Journal Of Best Practices by David Finch
“It’s half memoir, half self-help, and aimed at people who have (or are) spouses on the autistic spectrum, but it’s actually a really good memoir/handbook on how to be more self aware in your marriage and attentive to the shit that you do that is irritating to your spouse because of habits that you may not even realize you have — and how to be understanding and accepting of those same inclinations (to a certain, reasonable extent) in your own spouse. ”
