Worst Relationship Books (35 books)

Books that you should stay far away from if you want to have a healthy love life. Well-known for (despite what their authors may insist otherwise) excusing, justifying, and enabling abuse, cheating, control, double standards, sexual assault, and other toxicities.

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1	Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray 3.58 avg rating — 199,155 ratings score: 370, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Created to be His Help Meet by Debi Pearl 3.57 avg rating — 3,907 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Day Bang: How To Casually Pick Up Girls During The Day by Roosh V. 3.57 avg rating — 283 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Help Meets Journey by Debi Pearl 3.58 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Preparing to Be a Help Meet by Debi Pearl 3.82 avg rating — 1,179 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find, Keep, and Understand a Man by Steve Harvey 3.93 avg rating — 4,364 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Mystery Method: How to Get Beautiful Women Into Bed by Mystery 3.76 avg rating — 3,364 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Pickup Artist: The New and Improved Art of Seduction by Mystery 3.46 avg rating — 355 ratings score: 180, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Lady: How To Meet And Keep A Good Man For Love And Marriage by Roosh V. 3.95 avg rating — 59 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Why Men Love Bitches by Sherry Argov (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 67,410 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Behind Every Good Man: Helping Your Husband Take Spiritual Lead in the Home by John Bytheway 4.12 avg rating — 691 ratings score: 174, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Why Men Marry Bitches by Sherry Argov (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 11,905 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichs 4.15 avg rating — 60,635 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Every Young Woman's Battle: Guarding Your Mind, Heart, and Body in a Sex-Saturated World (The Every Man Series) by Shannon Ethridge (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 3,110 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	When God Writes Your Love Story: The Ultimate Approach to Guy/Girl Relationships by Eric Ludy (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 10,053 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Passion and Purity: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christ's Control by Elisabeth Elliot 4.14 avg rating — 20,534 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Bitch Are You Retarded?: Stop Being A Dumbass! Either He Loves You, He's in Love With You, Or You're Just Something to Do For Right Now. Either Way, Learn the Difference, and When to Walk Away. by Carlos J. Lee 3.61 avg rating — 57 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic by Esther Perel 4.17 avg rating — 49,110 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands by Laura Schlessinger 3.72 avg rating — 18,451 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian (Goodreads Author) 4.35 avg rating — 63,918 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men by Shaunti Feldhahn (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 29,533 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Let Me Be a Woman by Elisabeth Elliot 4.30 avg rating — 10,753 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage by Kevin Leman 4.07 avg rating — 7,810 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Love and Respect in the Family: The Respect Parents Desire; The Love Children Need by Emerson Eggerichs 4.29 avg rating — 761 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment by Steve Harvey 3.77 avg rating — 52,031 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Preparing for Marriage: A Complete Guide to Help You Discover God's Plan for a Lifetime of Love by David Boehi 4.07 avg rating — 962 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel 4.36 avg rating — 23,300 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Love and War: Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of by John Eldredge 4.20 avg rating — 3,350 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Why Men Want Sex and Women Need Love: Solving the Mystery of Attraction by Allan Pease 3.70 avg rating — 2,845 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women by Shaunti Feldhahn (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 7,273 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Marry Him and Be Submissive by Costanza Miriano 3.45 avg rating — 254 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Your Marriage God's Way: A Biblical Guide to a Christ-Centered Relationship by Scott LaPierre (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 216 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	The Submissive Wife: Breaking the Strong Arm of Jezebel by Tiffany Buckner 4.21 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Not "Just Friends": Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity by Shirley P. Glass 4.25 avg rating — 1,128 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary L. Thomas (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 19,725 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars