The Couple's Comfort Book: A Creative Guide for Renewing Passion, Pleasure, and Commitment

by Jennifer Louden

From the author of The Woman's Comfort Book , A compendium of creative, comforting, and sometimes kinky ideas to keep your relationship supercharged with sex, love, and friendship.

Genres: Relationships, Nonfiction, Self Help, Personal Growth

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Julia L · Rating 1 out of 5]

I got this at an estate sale for $1 so I thought, ‘seems interesting, maybe I can gain some new insights’. This book is jam full of suggestions such as- get out of a relationship rut by cooking topless, put down a sheet of plastic in the living room, rub yourself with massage oil and wrestle your partner, or have a naked shaving cream fight. Huh? I wish I was joking. Maybe I’m not the target audience but in this 325 page book, I found about a chapter’s worth of valuable information. The rest was basic knowledge or outrageous suggestions.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only book of Louden’s that I hadn’t read, I bought this one several years ago, but have never really gotten into it. Finally decided to read it last month while waiting for her new Why Bother? book to be released. It is a good resource to have in the library/relationship toolbox. Jen is one of my all-time favorites authors (highly recommend The Oasis!) and while I don’t feel like I “need” this one, for someone who does, it might be just the ticket.

[Lily P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Kindle)

A pretty solid resource book for communication exercises and behavior therapy to help improve relationships.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

No grand theories, just solid advice - and fun! This book is about creating a nurturing relationship, not a perfect one. It's practical, and there are a lot of different things to try. There is a handy index that lets you look up the problem you are having (anger, too much distance, resentment, etc), and it suggests which section of the book would help. It covers a wide range of issues, and gives a lot of creative ideas. My partner is somewhat couples-exercise-averse and she really liked it.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great resource book (not one you read cover to cover) for couples that are struggling to connect or have grown bored or resentful. It has great ideas for activities for reconnecting, having discussions about difficult topics, or working through a crisis. I will use this at my work!

[Lisa]

Marriage

[Liaken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book full of ideas about ways to help or explore your primary intimate relationship.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some good ideas for when you need more nurturing in your relationship, but don't know what you want or how to ask.

[Liberty · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great read for anybody in a long-term relationship. Especially if you have kids, a job, hobbies, a life and all those things that seem to like to wedge their way into your relationship. =)