At Christmas, we long not only for wonder and miracles, but also for love. But the reality of love is complex and sometimes requires support. Social relationships have a significant impact on our well-being, health and even survival, with men benefiting even more than women.

Recently, the New York Times published a fascinating article on this topic. The author interviewed 14 psychologists and therapists for book recommendations on couples issues. I was particularly impressed by the nuanced approach the article took in looking at advice books for different couple contexts. I have compiled the recommendations in this short BrainCandy episode.

Please find the show notes with all links to all books here: https://en.ka-brandresearch.com/braincandies/