The Authentic Young Lover follows a clear path, guiding young adults through the inner work needed to form healthy relationships. Chris Hakim frames modern dating problems as four main obstacles: violence, pettiness, vanity, and agenda. Each chapter explains how these patterns show up in everyday...

The Third Option by Beca Salmon is a memoir that recounts the end of her marriage, beginning the night she discovers her husband, Jose, has been having a long-term affair. Salmon talks about pressing Jose for the truth, which he continually dodges. Her work as...

The Silent Breakup: The Untold Story of Disconnection—And the Small Steps Back Toward Healing by Dr. Arica Law is a must-have book for both women and men. It explores the quiet distance that grows between two partners, the connection that slowly fades without notice, and the subtle ways intimacy...

The Alchemy of Love & Marriage by Dr. Arlene Sacks left me saying “wow, wow” over and over. Yes, because the book offers a unique approach to how a couple can repair and deepen their bonds through intentional effort, reflection, and understanding. The book presents...

The Courage to Stay Journal: An Affair Recovery Workbook for the Hurt Partner by Kathy Nickerson, Ph.D., is a compassionate and practical workbook designed to guide the partner who has been hurt by infidelity through the daunting process of healing and potential reconciliation. The central...

The Four Rooms: An InQueery on Sexual Freedom and Wellbeing by David Wichman speaks on how beliefs and societal influences shape self-worth, especially for queer individuals, introducing concepts like "imprints" and "BS.” Wichman talks about observing thoughts without judgment and exploring emotions like fear and...

Hispanic culture, in general, has a firm, established view on the ideal male machismo and the female marianismo. In Machismo and Marianismo Tango, Dr. David Sequeira takes a deep dive into how these two ideals often clash and contrast, leading to violence and abuse of...

The Awkward Optimist: A Field Guide to Human Connection by Hector M. Rodriguez offers a comprehensive look at social interactions. Rodriguez talks about attraction in both the physical and psychological sense, leaning into how shared values, proximity, and personality traits influence relationships. He's got plenty...

The Mysteries of Household Enemies and Wickedness by Henry Appiah-Korang Duodu explores the issue of household enemies extensively. Household enemies can be used to mean people who are within your circle who would like to do you harm. As the scriptures say, the heart of...

The Empty Nest Blueprint by Anthony Damaschino offers a fascinating insight into an area of our lives that we often give little thought to until suddenly it is upon us and we find ourselves on uncertain ground. The author explains the stages of preparation, execution,...