Not sure why your relationships seem to be going nowhere? Try reading these and try a whole new way of approaching things:

1. Wby I'm Still Married by Karen Propp.  Twenty four essays that cover just about every challenge you can imagine in marriage...and not every contributor is on her first marriage. Lots of inspiration here!

2.  Recipes for a Perfect Marriage (fiction) by Morag Prunty. Told through the eyes of two very different women from two different time periods, this novel drives home the point that a good marriage isn't always "instant" and that time and effort go a long way to building a strong, vibrant relationship, with depth and heart. Should be required reading for anyone ready to bail out when the going gets tough.

3. He's Just Not That Into You - Okay, maybe this one is aimed MOSTLY  for those who aren't married yet. But it should help  separate "Mr Not Quite Right" from "Mr  Right " - and save you a lot of time in the process. When it is time to face facts, this is the book to reach for, ditch the illusions and face the facts. Hey, no one said relationships were easy! And if you ARE married and you recognize your husband in any of these profiles, consider marriage therapy....

4. Dating Rocks! The 21 Smartest Moves Women Make for Love  - Steve Nakamoto - Gives a male perspective on dating and what woman couldn't use that? Besides, the tips are (mostly) pretty solid.

5. Women Men Love: Women Men Leave - Connell Cowan -

6. You Just Don't Understand - Helps men and women communicate in ways they BOTH understand. Once you get past that initial attraction, it helps to be able to be on the same wavelength when you need to be.

7. What Not to Wear - Find the clothes that flatter your body.  Make a better first impression.