personal opinion:

1. The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
rating: 4/5
So far, the most useful book I’ve read. It’s reminiscent of Fromm’s work, but without the excessive religion and anti-capitalist critique. Plus, it actually gives real advice and practical exercises.

2. The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm
rating: 3.75/5
Not bad, but there’s a lot about religion and capitalism. Though that’s expected — it’s Fromm, after all. But there’s little practical value.

3. How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
rating: 3,25/5
Very similar to Fromm’s book, but from a Buddhist perspective. Quite short, with a lot of rather obvious points, though that’s actually a plus. Many ideas made me seriously reflect.

4. Attached by Amir Levine
rating: 2.75/5
Not bad, it describes patterns of the types, but it lacks the disorganized type and a mention that attachment types are essentially coordinates. There’s a lot of extra content and it’s drawn out.

5. Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel
rating: 2.75/5
Not bad, lots of reflections on the institution of marriage, specifically examining the issue of losing passion in relationships, and offering possible solutions. There are many useful ideas, but you have to dig for them. Quite a bit of unnecessary content.

6. After the Honeymoon by Daniel B. Wile
rating: 2.75/5
Same story. The book isn’t bad, there are interesting ideas, but you have to dig for them. A lot of unnecessary, drawn-out content.

7. Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix
rating: 2.75/5
Same story. The book isn’t bad, there are interesting ideas, but you have to dig for them. A lot of unnecessary, drawn-out content.

8. Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson
rating 1/5
Same story. There are some good ideas, but very, very few. The book is very drawn-out and quite trivial. I just skimmed through it.

9. The Seven Principles for Marriage by John M. Gottman
rating: 0/5
I couldn’t bear it and didn’t finish reading. An utterly trivial book, totally “for moms.” I laughed so hard at the practical exercises I was rolling on the floor. Absolutely cringy.