The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Relationship

Didn't save my relationship, but still, there was quite a few bits of wisdom in this book. Better than many others I have read giving advice on relationships. Perhaps I will have better luck next time.

This book is not like the rest. no heavy leaning on spiritualism or pressing religious faith as the answer as so, so, so many "relationship books" do. Also, if you are given this book as a gift and are offended by the title, You really are an idiot. its a series of books people which are based off of all the best parts of other books which in turn saves you from buying a stack of books. If this book does not benefit or improve your relationship you either never read and practiced the lessons and little quizzes or you simply don't want your relationship to work.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in positive relationships. I know that the title contains the word "Idiot" but actually it's one of the best, simplest, and most comprehensive self-help books I've ever read on relationships....and I have read many.After many years of trial and error, ups and downs, and several relationships that, though painful at times, were valuable to me for learning and growing, I now know that if you open your mind and heart and decide to do some work to prepare yourself to become a good partner then eventually, maybe sooner than later, you will meet the right person for you. More importantly, you will be able to *recognize* them and *participate* in a good relationship with them.

I'm almost sad that they called this an "Idiot's Book" because it makes it seem like the information in here is very low-level. It's actually incredibly helpful for all levels of couples - from those who have never dated anyone else before to those who have dated quite a bit but now want to learn more about their relationship. There are chapters on everything in here - cheating on the internet, the way you deal with your partner's parents, dealing with losses, your arguing styles, how you criticize each other, working through sexual incompatabilities, you name it. I can't imagine any couple that couldn't learn a few things by reading through this. Even if one partner reads it and then talks to the other about the key topics, it'll help a relationship shake out the kinks. Highly recommended.

Easy to read and discuss with your partner. This book has a lot of excellent information and good ideas for getting a sliding relationship back on track. I recommend each parntner reading a chapter, then taking 30 to 60 minutes to discuss it together. I especially enjoyed the quizzes.