I honestly don't think so
There's too many people in the world to just think that a relationship only works in one way

I think they all probably have points that all of us should take into consideration, but I don"t think any one author knows the "complete guide to love." Basically, they can help, but they"re most definitely not a sure-fire way to success in relationships.

I have read a few, and there are a few things that I took away from them. One gave an example where the woman should have stopped putting up with her mans behavior a long time ago, and it made me realize that I should have stopped giving my then-boyfriend so many chances to change.

Also, there is one hint in one of the books that I read that has been pretty useful for at least me: If something your SO does makes you uncomfortable (like maybe he talks to this one female friend ever once in a while, but shes f*cking hot), but you know that it would be completely unreasonable for you to make your SO stop, you should not bring it up with him and fix your own issues with his behavior because it would only make him feel guilty about something he should not feel guilty about.

@coolmonkey@xanga - I agree.

If you didn't know, the author who wrote "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" got his Ph.D from a mail-in college. That means he mails in a request for a (fake) Ph. D certificate and the company then mails him a (fake) Ph. D certificate so he can call himself a Doctor. He fooled the whole world; Oprah even had him on her show. Now, he's been discovered to be a fraud, but somehow his books still get bought.

Most books on being social or finding relationships are based heavily on stereotypes, not on actual data. Although experiences from each author are said to be true, the experiences alone are not enough to make a general statement on an entire population or sex.

I would suggest textbooks actually (yes, there are textbooks on intimate relationships).

This one is called "Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships". This talks about nearly all aspects on human relationships, and has great information on how to avoid fights, how to better the relationships, and understand the dynamics of a relationship.

Please, be careful when choosing a book to read that concerns relationships. Especially if there is a lot of noticeable stereotypes. What most people don't know is that there are more differences within sex than between sexes. A girl would find more different then girls than she would be with a guy, and a guy would find more differences among guys than girls. Because guys and girls aren't that different.

Good luck

I've only read one of the books you have pictured, and I don't plan on reading any more relationship/love self help/guide books. While it's interesting to read about advices and stuff...really, a relationship isn't rocket science. People just blow it up and make it harder than it really is.

@Starlite - I agree!

Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs. Sure, everyone is different, but this book can relate to any hetero couple. The basic message is that men need respect and women need love, and neither is probably giving what they need to give because they are not getting what they need. A man does not show love to a woman because he doesn't feel respected. A woman doesn't show respect to a man because she doesn't feel loved. I know, it's a paradox, but once a couple starts working together, it makes perfect sense to me.

I don't think anyone can give relationship advice because all relationships are different. All people are different.
It's just not something you can explain.

It's all based on perspective. If you can find a book that caters to your type of relationship, then more power to you.

Why Men Love Bitches and He's Just Not That Into You. they're both helpful