Role Mate to Sole Mate by Warren Farrell, PhD had several helpful tips for relationships. The author encourages readers to check out his other offerings for additional help & resources.

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The book started strong and then ended with a whimper.
The title and the first half of the book are what you expect: a self-help book for couples.

However, toward the end of the book, it talks about kids, families, eating at the dinner table, etc.

Also, it's a bit repetitive.

What I love is how it talks about the 4 steps to apologize, EVFT:

E = No EXCUSE, just say I'm sorry.
V = Acknowledge the VALIDITY of the criticism
F = What FUTURE efforts you will make
T = Use a positive TONE of voice

2nd best tip: Appreciate what is done right lessens the sting of when you ask your partner to do something differently.

There are other good tips scattered through the book, but they're too spaced out to give the book a high rating.