The Healthy Marriage Toolkit

Resource Recommendations To Help You Build The Marriage You Desire And Deserve.

Every household needs a toolkit for minor (or major) repairs.  Here’s our list of what needs to be in your Healthy Marriage Toolkit.

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Topics

Books

  • Communication
  • Values
  • Trust
  • Intimacy
  • Marriage Help
  • Just for Men
  • Just for Women

Programs

Healthy Marriage Academy Courses

  • Free Courses
  • Premium Courses

Articles

  • Communication
  • Trust
  • Values
  • Intimacy

Movies

Positive Living


Books

Marriage Communication

Important books on communication and connection in marriage.

Love Languages Series

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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
  • Chapman, Gary (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate [Jun 30, 2009] Chapman, Gary
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate [Jun 30, 2009] Chapman, Gary
  • Gary Chapman (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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The 5 Love Languages Military Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts
The 5 Love Languages Military Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Chapman, Gary (Author)
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The 5 Love Languages for Men: Tools for Making a Good Relationship Great
The 5 Love Languages for Men: Tools for Making a Good Relationship Great
  • Chapman, Gary D (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Workbook and Journal For The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts - A practical guide to Gary Chapman's book
Workbook and Journal For The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts – A practical guide to Gary Chapman’s book
  • Harrell, Lisa (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively
The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively
  • Audible Audiobook
  • Gary Chapman (Author) – Chris Fabry (Narrator)
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Boundaries Series

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Boundaries in Marriage Workbook
Boundaries in Marriage Workbook
  • Cloud, Henry (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Boundaries in Marriage Participant's Guide
Boundaries in Marriage Participant’s Guide
  • Cloud, Henry (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
  • Audible Audiobook
  • John Townsend (Author) – Henry O. Arnold (Narrator)
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[Boundaries in Marriage] [Author: Cloud, Henry] [August, 2002]
[Boundaries in Marriage] [Author: Cloud, Henry] [August, 2002]
  • English (Publication Language)
  • Zondervan (Publisher)
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Boundaries in Marriage: Understanding the Choices That Make or Break Loving Relationships
Boundaries in Marriage: Understanding the Choices That Make or Break Loving Relationships
  • Cloud, Henry (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children
Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children
  • Audible Audiobook
  • Henry Cloud (Author) – Henry O. Arnold (Narrator)
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Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No
  • Townsend, John (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Conversation Starters

TableTopics Original - 10th Anniversary Edition: Questions to Start Great Conversations, The Best Way to Spark a New Conversation & Create New Memories with Friends & Family, Or Meeting Someone New
TableTopics Original – 10th Anniversary Edition: Questions to Start Great Conversations, The Best Way to Spark a New Conversation & Create New Memories with Friends & Family, Or Meeting Someone New
  • This new version of our popular Original edition has 25% updated questions
  • With more than 2 million copies sold, TableTopics are the #1 best-selling conversation starters
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After Dinner Amusements: Family Time: 50 Conversation Starters (Conversation Card Game for Families, Portable Camping and Holiday Games)
After Dinner Amusements: Family Time: 50 Conversation Starters (Conversation Card Game for Families, Portable Camping and Holiday Games)
  • JUMPSTART NOSTALGIC MEMORIES: This cute, compact tin is filled with 50 thoughtful and playful questions to inspire great family conversations.
  • PERFECT FOR FAMILIES: With a wide range of intriguing questions about the past, present, and future, this family-friendly party game leads to interesting conversations.
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Around the Table Games Family Talk Meaningful Conversation Starters and Car Travel Game
Around the Table Games Family Talk Meaningful Conversation Starters and Car Travel Game
  • FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Family talk is a creative and engaging game that allows for hilarious conversations and discussion to spark with every question in just a matter of seconds!
  • TRAVEL GAME: Coming complete with a durable clip, Family talk can be taken just about anywhere for family fun no matter where the day may take you whether it be the park, dinner table, or the car.
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RETHiNK Card Deck Mindful Conversation Starters: 56 Questions to Encourage Compassion, Shift Perspective & Build Connection
RETHiNK Card Deck Mindful Conversation Starters: 56 Questions to Encourage Compassion, Shift Perspective & Build Connection
  • Theo Koffler (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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101 Conversation Starters for Couples
101 Conversation Starters for Couples
  • Gary Chapman (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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101 More Conversation Starters for Couples
101 More Conversation Starters for Couples
  • Chapman, Gary (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Christian Culture (Couples Edition) - Conversation Starters for Christian Couples. Meaningful discussions That Bring Couples Closer to Each Other and to God.
Christian Culture (Couples Edition) – Conversation Starters for Christian Couples. Meaningful discussions That Bring Couples Closer to Each Other and to God.
  • Meaningful conversations that bring couples closer to each other and to God.
  • 103 meaningful and thought-provoking conversation starters
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101 Conversation Starters for Families
101 Conversation Starters for Families
  • Hardcover Book
  • Gary Chapman (Author)
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Marriage Values

Resources on shared values and core values in marriage.

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Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; the Respect He Desperately Needs
Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; the Respect He Desperately Needs
  • Audible Audiobook
  • Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (Author) – Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (Narrator)
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Love and Respect Workbook: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
Love and Respect Workbook: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
  • Eggerichs, Dr. Emerson (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Language of Love and Respect
Language of Love and Respect
  • Eggerichs, Dr. Emerson (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Love and Respect in the Family: The Transforming Power of Love and Respect Between Parent and Child
Love and Respect in the Family: The Transforming Power of Love and Respect Between Parent and Child
  • Audible Audiobook
  • Emerson Eggerichs (Author) – Jonathan Eggerichs (Narrator)
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100 Ways to Love and Respect Your Husband: The 100 Day Challenge for a Surviving and Thriving Marriage
100 Ways to Love and Respect Your Husband: The 100 Day Challenge for a Surviving and Thriving Marriage
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Roberts, Karolyne (Author)
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert
  • The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work A Practical Guide from the Country s Foremost Relationship Expert
  • Gottman PhD, John (Author)
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What Makes Love Last?: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal
What Makes Love Last?: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal
  • Used Book in Good Condition
  • Gottman, John (Author)
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Making Relationships Work by John Gottman, Ph.D.
Making Relationships Work by John Gottman, Ph.D.
  • Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
  • — (Director)
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Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last
Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last
  • Gottman, John PhD (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Marriage Trust

The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples
The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples
  • Audible Audiobook
  • John M. Gottman Ph.D. (Author) – J. Charles (Narrator)
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Marriage Builder: Creating True Oneness to Transform Your Marriage
Marriage Builder: Creating True Oneness to Transform Your Marriage
  • Audible Audiobook
  • Dr. Larry Crabb (Author) – Dick Hill (Narrator)
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Marriage on the Rock 25th Anniversary: The Comprehensive Guide to a Solid, Healthy and Lasting Marriage (Marriage on the Rock Book) (A Marriage On The Rock Book)
Marriage on the Rock 25th Anniversary: The Comprehensive Guide to a Solid, Healthy and Lasting Marriage (Marriage on the Rock Book) (A Marriage On The Rock Book)
  • Evans, Jimmy (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Marriage on the Rock Discussion Guide: For Couples and Groups
Marriage on the Rock Discussion Guide: For Couples and Groups
  • Evans, Jimmy (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Marriage On The Rock: Couple's Discussion Guide (A Marriage On The Rock Book)
Marriage On The Rock: Couple’s Discussion Guide (A Marriage On The Rock Book)
  • Evans, Jimmy (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Marriage On The Rock: God's Design For Your Dream Marriage (Marriage on the Rock Book)
Marriage On The Rock: God’s Design For Your Dream Marriage (Marriage on the Rock Book)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • XO Publishing (Publisher)
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Marriage On The Rock (5-CD Series)
Marriage On The Rock (5-CD Series)
  • Used Book in Good Condition
  • Audio CD – Audiobook
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Marriage Intimacy

Resources on physical intimacy and sex.

Emotional and Sexual Intimacy in Marriage: How to Connect or Reconnect With Your Spouse, Grow Together, and Strengthen Your Marriage (Better Marriage Series Book 2)
Emotional and Sexual Intimacy in Marriage: How to Connect or Reconnect With Your Spouse, Grow Together, and Strengthen Your Marriage (Better Marriage Series Book 2)
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Kusi, Marcus (Author)
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The 6 Pillars of Intimacy: The Secret to an Extraordinary Marriage (The 6 Pillars of Intimacy® Series)
The 6 Pillars of Intimacy: The Secret to an Extraordinary Marriage (The 6 Pillars of Intimacy® Series)
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • DiLorenzo, Alisa (Author)
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40 Day Intimacy Challenge For Couples: Ignite Intimacy In Your Marriage Through Conversation, Romance, And Sexuality In This Couples Workbook (Marriage Workbook Challenges 1)
40 Day Intimacy Challenge For Couples: Ignite Intimacy In Your Marriage Through Conversation, Romance, And Sexuality In This Couples Workbook (Marriage Workbook Challenges 1)
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Workbooks, Blue Rock Couples (Author)
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20 Day Sex Challenge For Couples: Ignite Intimacy In Your Marriage Through Conversation, Romance, And Sexuality In This Couples Workbook (Marriage Workbook Challenges)
20 Day Sex Challenge For Couples: Ignite Intimacy In Your Marriage Through Conversation, Romance, And Sexuality In This Couples Workbook (Marriage Workbook Challenges)
  • Workbooks, Blue Rock Couples (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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The Intimate Marriage: A Practical Guide to Building a Great Marriage (R. C. Sproul Library)
The Intimate Marriage: A Practical Guide to Building a Great Marriage (R. C. Sproul Library)
  • Second Edition
  • Sproul, R.C. (Author)
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Intended for Pleasure
Intended for Pleasure
  • Wheat (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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The Art of Intimate Marriage: A Christian Couple's Guide to Sexual Intimacy
The Art of Intimate Marriage: A Christian Couple’s Guide to Sexual Intimacy
  • Konzen, Dr. Jennifer (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Marriage Help

Resources to help you get your relationship back on track. Also see our section on Marriage Programs.

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Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Marry
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before — and After — You Marry
  • Hardcover Book
  • Parrott, Les (Author)
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Recovering From The Affair: Your Guide To Saving Your Marriage After Emotional Or Physical Infidelity
Recovering From The Affair: Your Guide To Saving Your Marriage After Emotional Or Physical Infidelity
  • Baucom PhD, Dr. Lee H. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
  • Gottman, John (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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For Men

Resources just for men.

The Man's Guide to Women: Scientifically Proven Secrets from the 'Love Lab' About What Women Really Want 
The Man’s Guide to Women: Scientifically Proven Secrets from the “Love Lab” About What Women Really Want 
  • Audible Audiobook
  • John Gottman (Author) – Eric Michael Summerer (Narrator)
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For Men Only, Revised and Updated Edition: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women
For Men Only, Revised and Updated Edition: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women
  • Hardcover Book
  • Feldhahn, Shaunti (Author)
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For Women

Resources just for women.

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For Women Only, Revised and Updated Edition: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men
For Women Only, Revised and Updated Edition: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men
  • Hardcover Book
  • Feldhahn, Shaunti (Author)
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Programs

Love and Respect Live Marriage Conference

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Love and Respect Live Marriage Conference DVD – Small Group Kit (Includes 10 Workbooks)

There will be three major questions asked and answered in the 6+ hours of content:

1. Why do we negatively react to each other in marriage? This will be explained in what is called the Crazy Cycle.

2. How do I best motivate my spouse? The Energizing Cycle answers this question.

3. What if my spouse does not respond to me? The Rewarded Cycle informs us what to do.

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Save the Marriage System by Lee Baucom

save the marriage system by lee baucom

It’s More Than Just Marriage Rescue. It’s About Marriage Revived!

Who wants to be in a “mediocre” marriage relationship?

Most couples believe that their marital problems mean that they are destined to, at best, have an “okay” marriage. This could not be further from the truth. You don’t have to settle for anything less than the marriage relationship of your dreams!

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Mend The Marriage by Brad Browning

Mend the Marriage

It’s More Than Just Marriage Rescue. It’s About Marriage Revived!

Who wants to be in a “mediocre” marriage relationship?

Most couples believe that their marital problems mean that they are destined to, at best, have an “okay” marriage. This could not be further from the truth. You don’t have to settle for anything less than the marriage relationship of your dreams!

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Mend the Marriage Men Only

Mend the Marriage Women Only

Movies

FireProof

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A feel-good drama, Fireproof has a strong agenda: stay married, lead an honest life, and let your faith in a higher power help guide you. A still boyish-looking Kirk Cameron (Growing Pains) stars as Caleb Holt, a mercurial-tempered firefighter whose marriage is on the rocks. He clearly enjoys his status as a hero, but it comes at the expense of his marriage. His wife Catherine (Erin Bethea) is tired of the distance and wants him to make more of an effort at home, rather than surf porn on the Internet and hoard his earnings toward his dream fishing boat instead of helping out her disabled mother. Faced with impending divorce, Caleb’s dad challenges him to follow the “40-day love dare,” in which each task (cook her dinner, say nothing negative, etc.) is meant for him to better understand love and commitment and try and win his wife back.

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Courageous, Facing the Giants, Fireproof triple feature
Courageous, Facing the Giants, Fireproof triple feature
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Positive Living

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The Forgive Process: A Little Book on Forgiving and Letting Go
The Forgive Process: A Little Book on Forgiving and Letting Go
  • Baucom Ph.D., Lee H. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Thrive Principles: 15 Strategies For Building Your Thriving Life
Thrive Principles: 15 Strategies For Building Your Thriving Life
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Baucom Ph.D., Lee H. (Author)
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The Immutable Laws of Living: The Inspirational Blueprint to Living Your Meaningful Life
The Immutable Laws of Living: The Inspirational Blueprint to Living Your Meaningful Life
  • Baucom Ph.D., Lee H. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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The Thrive Journal: Your Daily Journal for Building a Thriving Life
The Thrive Journal: Your Daily Journal for Building a Thriving Life
  • Baucom PhD, Dr. Lee H. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Check back often because we add to our recommendation list frequently.  When we find new programs, we try to include them so you can have access to the latest and best programs to build a healthy marriage.