Whether you’ve been coupled-up for ages or updated your Facebook status to “In a relationship” just last week, every good romance can benefit from a little bond-building wisdom.
To that end, we scoured our bookshelves for the smartest, funniest, and most insightful volumes that changed our perspective on what it means to be in love—and stay in love.
The seven that made the cut range from the scientifically sound to the light, silly fun (couples’s Mad Libs, anyone?), so matter what idea of togetherness fits your style, we found something for you.PHOTOS: 7 Books That Will Make Your Good Relationship Great