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6 Must-Reads for Finding Love and Deepening Your Romantic Bond

There are no hard rules for finding and sustaining love in our modern age, but there are experts who give helpful guidance to countless couples every day. We've picked 6 contemporary books that are as entertaining to read as they are helpful. From helping you break bad dating habits for good, to advice from a comical "Carrie Bradshaw" for the TikTok Age, to trustworthy tips for men struggling in long-term relationships, to sage words from a former monk that celebrities love. These books have the potential to inspire and guide your next romantic journey, while making you smile and laugh along the way.

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Book Cover for: 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go, Jay Shetty
Hollywood's favorite former monk dishes out relationship advice for the rest of us

8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go

Jay Shetty

Celebrities, from Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez to Arianna Huffington, are fans of relationship guru (and former monk), who recently officiated at Vanessa Hudgens's wedding to Cole Tucker. His latest book is inspired by Vedic wisdom and modern science, offering insights into making the most of every stage of a relationship.

Next Big Idea ClubAlisha H. GuptaNext Big Idea Club & Alisha H. Gupta

Hardcover, 2023

$28.99$14.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: This Is How Your Marriage Ends: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships, Matthew Fray
The relationship bible from the man who coaches husbands on how to avoid divorce

This Is How Your Marriage Ends: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships

Matthew Fray

This book by the relationship coach who wrote the 2016 viral blog post, “She Divorced Me Because I Left Dishes by the Sink,” is mostly targeted at men in long term relationships, and takes aim at misguided notions of coupledom, found the WSJ: “All you need is love. (Wrong.) Don’t sweat the small stuff. (Actually, do.) Never go to bed angry. (Impossible.)”

Matthew FrayThe Wall Street JournalMatthew Fray & The Wall Street Journal

Paperback, 2023

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story, Damona Hoffman
A dating guru whose mantra is to step into your authentic self to find authentic love

F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story

Damona Hoffman

Dump the dating myths and build real love with the host of the podcast 'Dates & Mates' and love expert on The Drew Barrymore Show. Drawing on 20 years of experience, the renowned dating coach explores the psychological and social factors behind our behavior, helping us break free of old habits for good. (Out January 2)

katie tamolaDrew Barrymorekatie tamola & Drew Barrymore

Hardcover, 2024

$29.00$14.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Shift: Change Your Perspective, Not Yourself, Tinx
Modern relationship etiquette from an Instagram era Dear Abby

The Shift: Change Your Perspective, Not Yourself

Tinx

With signature mini mic in hand, the breakout social media star has garnered millions of devoted fans and a spot on Forbes's list of Top Creators of 2022 for her zeitgeist-capturing takes on everything from food to dating to rich mom starter packs. In her first ever book, she’s “dealing out some very real advice on growing up, dating, and finally becoming your best self," mused Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Sheila Yasmin MarikarTamara FuentesSheila Yasmin Marikar & Tamara Fuentes

Hardcover, 2023

$27.99$13.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: I Didn't Know I Needed This: The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself, Eli Rallo
"Rules for Cuffing Season" and more viral dating advice from TikTok's "Carrie Bradshaw"

I Didn't Know I Needed This: The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself

Eli Rallo

A hilarious TikTok star’s laugh-out-loud guide to modern dating that’s filled with tips for flirting, first dates, self-love, and more. It’s an irreverent debut that captures what it’s like to date as a young woman in the modern world, from sending and deleting risky DMs, to climbing down frat house gutters, and other relationship do’s and don’ts. It’s also the perfect gift for your newly single friend who could use a laugh along with some solid dating advice.

CosmopolitanHarperCollinsCosmopolitan & HarperCollins

Hardcover, 2023

$24.99$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections, Emily Nagoski
An illuminating exploration of how to maintain a happy sex life in a long-term relationship from the author of "Come As You Are"

Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections

Emily Nagoski

Emily Nagoski, who was called a "national treasure" by author Glennon Doyle, is back with a follow-up book focused on desire and sex in long-term relationships.

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