Valentine's Day

I made a list of NonFic titles for a February display. The titles are related to the science behind love and connection, how to nurture self-love and platonic love (friendship), love for seniors/retirees, dating/marriage advice for all human experiences. LGBTQIA+ friendly. Note: will add more titles

Showing 1 - 20 of 30  There are a total of 85 valid entries on the list.
Book cover for "The 5 love languages singles edition"
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5 stars
Book cover for "8 rules of love"
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3.7 stars
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"Instead of presenting love as an ethereal concept or a collection of cliches, Jay Shetty lays out specific, actionable steps to help you develop the skills to practice and nurture love better than ever before. He shares insights on how to win or lose together, how to define love, and why you don't break in a break-up. Inspired by Vedic wisdom and modern science, he tackles the entire relationship cycle, from first dates to moving in together to breaking...
Book cover for "The 80/80 marriage"
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3 stars
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"An accessible, transformative guide for couples seeking greater love, connection, and intimacy in our modern world"--
Book cover for "The art of showing up"
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4.3 stars
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"How to form and maintain genuine friendships in an age of social disconnect"--
Book cover for "Attached"
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4.2 stars
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Introduces the theory of adult attachment as an advanced relationship science that can enable individuals to find and sustain love, offering insight into the roles of genetics and early family life in how people approach relationships.
Book cover for "Big friendship"
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4.7 stars
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"Two of the nation's leading feminists and hosts of the hit podcast "Call Your Girlfriend" make the bold and compelling argument that a close friendship is the most influential and important relationship a human life can contain-helping you improve as a person and in your relationships with others"--
Book cover for "Boundaries in marriage"
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4 stars
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From newlyweds to those who have been married for decades, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend give listeners the tools to strengthen any union through the establishment of boundaries both within and outside of the marriage.
Book cover for "Daring greatly"
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3.7 stars
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Discusses how to embrace vulnerability in order to live whole, courageous lives, explaining that traits typically regarded as character flaws and weaknesses are actually clear paths to engagement and meaningful connections.
Book cover for "Eight dates"
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5 stars
Book cover for "The ethical slut"
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4 stars
Book cover for "Friendfluence"
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3 stars
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Discover the unexpected ways friends influence our personalities, choices, emotions, and even physical health in this fun and compelling examination of friendship, based on the latest scientific research and ever-relatable anecdotes.
Why is dinner with friends often more laughter filled and less fraught than a meal with family? Although some say it’s because we choose our friends, it’s also because we expect less of them than...
Book cover for "Friendkeeping"
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4 stars
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Examines friendship in all its modern varieties, both online and in person, and explores how to keep friends in the face of intimidating odds including disliking a spouse or being happy in their misfortunes.
Book cover for "The highly sensitive person in love"
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4 stars
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The author "has taken a closer look at how inborn temperament affects intimacy ... offers practical help for highly sensitive people seeking happier, healthier romantic relationships. Every aspect ... is covered, from low-stress fighting to sensitive sexuality. Included are self-tests and case studies--and the results from the first survey ever done on sex and temperament. With wonderful advice on making the most of all personality combinations in...
Book cover for "Hormonal"
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5 stars
Book cover for "How to be an adult in relationships"
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3 stars
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""Most people think of love as a feeling," says David Richo, "but love is not so much a feeling as a way of being present." Drawing on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, Richo offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships that focuses not on finding an ideal mate but on becoming a more loving and realistic person. Here, he explores five hallmarks of mindful loving and how they play a key role in our relationships throughout life: Attention...
Book cover for "Lesbian love story"
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4 stars
Book cover for "The life council"
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3.5 stars
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"Offering a path for a new way to think about friendships, The Life Council will inspire and equip you to be a better friend, make new friends, and appreciate how different types of friendships can bring a richness to your life like never before. You'd love to have a "ride or die" posse like you see on social media, but instead you have a host of really good . . . acquaintances. After all, trying to find a soul friend in the midst of dirty dishes,...
Book cover for "Love life"
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5 stars
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"The leading dating and confidence coach and New York Times bestselling author shares his wisdom and audience-tested advice on finding love through deep confidence, clear boundaries, and a love for life that leaves you fulfilled both within a relationship and before you've found one"--
Book cover for "Love sense"
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5 stars
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In this book the author presents a revolutionary new understanding of why and how we love, based on cutting-edge research. Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. This book presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. The author explains that romantic love is an attachment bond, just like that between mother and child, and shows us how to develop...
Book cover for "The molecule of more"
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3.5 stars
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"Why are we obsessed with the things we want and bored when we get them? Why is addiction "perfectly logical" to an addict? Why does love change so quickly from passion to indifference? Why are some people diehard liberals and others hardcore conservatives? Why are we always hopeful for solutions even in the darkest times--and so good at figuring them out? The answer is found in a single chemical in your brain: dopamine. Dopamine ensured the survival...