Ranking of the best books on relationship psychology in 2020

Book - a source of knowledge that does not have a limitation period, and a person is a base from which data for writing manuscripts comes. It is difficult to imagine the number of destinies and relationships that have passed over the centuries, which did not develop in the most favorable way. Relationship psychology is a new direction in helping people in need, a chance to find balance in the state of mind. The review presents a rating of the best books on relationship psychology from well-known authors with many years of experience.

Rating of high-quality and noteworthy books on psychology

The list compiled the top best books on psychology to date. They differ in writing style, genre and purpose. The review includes both foreign and domestic manuscripts that can be used for amateur reading and personal development or as part of the learning process.

Each information source has a short description, numerical indicators (for example, the number of pages) and positive / negative opinions based on reader reviews.

P. Zygmantovich “Psychology right through. M + F "

The book was written by a family psychologist who has been helping people in relationships for over 15 years. The world-famous author is the creator of the famous psychological blogs "Runet", a participant in the television project "Psychology to Take Away" and a publicist of a large number of articles. The highlight of the writer is his revelation: he can speak "directly" on any topic. In his book, the writer divided the content into main blocks:

• Strong women;
• Loneliness;
• Civil marriage;
• Sexual problems;
• Treason;
• Divorce.

He tried to consider all the acute problems of everyday life. The book is suitable for young and unmarried girls, as well as family people. It will help not only cope with the problem that has arisen, but also prevent the emergence of new ones, and will also provide an opportunity to look at the world “in different colors”. All the author's conclusions are based on the example of life situations.

Basic information:

The year of publishing	2018
Series	Psychology # KnowHow
Circulation	2 thousand
Writer	Pavel Zygmantovich
Binding	solid
Genre	Love and relationships; Family psychology; About psychology popular
Illustrations	12 pieces
Number of pages	230
Publisher	AST
Indicator number	2654065
Weight	350 grams
Format (centimeters):	22/14,3/2,5
Age limit	16+
The cost	340 rubles

• From the "New Products" series;
• Written in simple language;
• It is read in one gulp in a few hours, in one breath;
• Reliance on fundamental scientific knowledge and the latest research;
• The presence of detailed examples of real people;
• Receiving comprehensive answers;
• The book format allows you to systematize knowledge;
• All statements with evidence;
• A lot of useful knowledge;
• Consistent;
• The author does not promise a magic pill.

• A couple of negative reviews from readers who disagree with the writer's point of view.

S. Nartova-Bochaver "Psychology of personality and interpersonal relations"

To: students, psychology teachers.

The purpose of the manual: to make it easier to prepare a course in the psychology of personality and interpersonal relationships.

Where it is used: Universities, higher schools.

Who wrote the textbook: Professor of the Moscow City Psychological and Pedagogical University.

The second edition from Sophia Kimovna Nartova-Bochaver includes the most acute problems of general and social psychology. The manual has a good structure. It is equipped with an interesting presentation of text with illustrations, which contributes to the rapid assimilation of the material. The content of the book includes two main sections: "Psychology of Personality" and "Psychology of Interpersonal Relations".

This tutorial can be studied through electronic resources: mobile application, laptop or tablet. This option is very convenient for students because they can study the manuscript anytime and anywhere, for example, in transport, on the way to school or home.

Basic information:

Publisher	Yurayt
Publication year	2018
Item ID	2639144
Series	author's textbook
Circulation	4
Pages	262
Cover	glossy, hard
Weight	450 g
Dimensions (centimeters):	24,5/16/1,5
Author	Nartova-Bochaver S.K.
Genre	General psychology; Textbooks and manuals for universities
average price	870 rubles

• There is an electronic version;
• Fascinating;
• It is supplied with rich didactic material;
• Promotes self-development;
• There are answers to any questions;
• You can view the abstract for free, study the entire book through the electronic library online;
• Easy to read;
• Several parts.

• Not detected.

S. Greenspan S. Weeder "You Are With Autism"

To: People who work with children with autism spectrum disorder: relatives, professionals, teachers or students.

Why: help young children, adolescents or adults develop communication and thinking skills to get into the daily rhythm of life.

The book was written by a foreign expert in this field, doctor of medical sciences, professor of psychiatry Stanley Greenspent - one of the world's high-level specialists. Most recently, it was translated into Russian (before that it was published in English), giving many compatriots hope for a prosperous future for their loved ones with disabilities.

The "FLOORTIME" method, which is described in the book, involves conducting classes with the participation of all family members through emotional contact.

General information:

Author	Greenspan S.
On sale in Russian	since 2018
Genres:	Child and foreign psychology; Foreign educational literature
Interpreter	A. Ilyin-Tomich
Series	Curative pedagogy
Manufacturer	Terevinf
Pages	512
vendor code	V084368 / 9785421204749
Download format:	FB2, .PDF, .EPUB
Net weight	634 g
For what age	6-7 years old
Dimensions (centimeters):	22/3,2/15,3
The year of publishing	2014
How much is	545 rubles

• Clear and consistent presentation of material about working with children;
• Long-awaited edition in Russian;
• Volumetric;
• Inexpensive;
• Useful;
• For children with disabilities: narrow specialization of the desired direction;
• Description of effective techniques.

• Not identified.

R. A.Abdurakhmanov "Social psychology of personality, communication, group and intergroup relations"

To: bachelors, undergraduates and graduate students,

For what: personal development, educational activities.

The manual tells about the problems of social relations, introduces the basic concepts and trends in psychology, the development of domestic and foreign psychology and many others. The book consists of several blocks, each of which is a mini-textbook with a theoretical and practical part, including a list of references, assignments, questions and tests for self-control, a terminological dictionary and a section with answers.

General information:

Circulation	100
Pages	386
Publisher	IP Er Media
Author	Abdurakhmanov R.
Number of modules	4 things.
From the series	university textbook
The year of publishing	2018
Cover	soft, glossy
Weight	480 g
Number of pages	368
Item Number	2678865
Format (centimeters):	21/14,6/1,9
average cost	2200 rubles

• You have all the necessary knowledge to learn how to interact with people around you;
• Cognitive;
• The meaning of the main terms is revealed;
• Novelty;
• Accompanied by practical tasks;
• Interesting;
• With a modular system: information is better absorbed.

• Not for all.

T. Butler-Boudon "50 great books on psychology"

For whom: fans of an undefined genre.

The book is available in two languages. It helps to understand yourself, to understand the natural essence of a person, to improve relationships and increase their effectiveness. The manuscript contains the main ideas from 50 major books on psychology that have a beneficial effect on the process of self-realization. Each review included in the book is aimed at the widest possible audience. The manuscript is known worldwide for its prostate gland and for providing comprehensive answers to the most important questions in life.

General information:

Author	Butler-Bowdon T.
Publisher	Eksmo
Year	2018
Item ID	2676103
Series	Psychological bestseller
Interpreter	Sokolova V.D.
Number of pages	448
Parameters (centimeters):	24,1/16,7/2,4
Combination of genres:	Science, Education, Psychology
Weight	730 g
Binding	hard, paper
For age	16+
Circulation	3000
By cost	530 rubles

• For an ordinary person;
• Free download from the Internet;
• Exciting;
• Simple presentation of information;
• Informative review;
• Reduces time spent studying many books;
• The presented material is based on the theory and conclusions of great people;
• Combination of genres;
• Easy to read.

• Not identified.

A. V. Lyzlov "Psychology before psychology"

To: children and adults.

The book, written by Aleksey Vasilyevich Lyzlov, is based on the memoirs of Najin Mustafa. She was born with cerebral palsy and traveled a thorny path in a wheelchair from the war in Syria to Germany. The main goal of the heroine is to draw public attention to the forced Syrian refugees. Her story is an example of courage and heroism. To read this book, you do not need deep knowledge in the field of psychology. Using the example of a life situation, the author tries to convey an important idea: the world must change and people themselves can change their reality.

The author's course examines psychology before its formation into an independent discipline. The writer encourages the reader to think about the issues that are relevant today.

General information:

Publisher	Ripol-Classic
Year of issue	2018
From the series	PRO lectures
room	2625798
Cover type	soft paper
Net weight	360 g
Pages	288
Author	A.V. Lyzlov
Age limit	12+
Dimensions (centimeters):	21/14/1,5
approximate price	550 rubles

• Forces to act;
• Live explanation of the material;
• Simple perception;
• Wide range of readers;
• Fascinating reading;
• Emotionally written;
• Psychology of attitudes towards oneself and others.

• Not identified.

"Psychology of relationships"

The problem under consideration: how to build a relationship between lovers?

The review presents a collection of 6 books on the psychology of relationships. Half of them were written by Galina Borisovna Sheremeteva - the head of the school of spiritual development, teacher, psychologist, healer and owner of many other titles, and the other half belongs to the modern trainer-psychologist, domestic master of philosophy of success, specialist in the field of building relationships in the family, Alexander Anatolyevich Markitanov. Each manuscript touches on a certain range of problems and is intended for a narrow circle of people.

"I am a man" - for the male half. A book about understanding between two people of different genders. A good helper in building new or maintaining old relationships. Content with practical advice on how to improve communication skills, recognize a woman's mood and enrich mutual attraction.

“I am a woman” - for experienced ladies. The purpose of the book is to teach women to interact with their energies. The result of which will be the construction of a world where evil, grief and misery are absent.

"The most charming and attractive" is about the relationship between a woman and a man. The goal is to learn to understand each other, create individual happiness, maintain relationships. The book will help you understand how men see this world, and will become a guide for mastering the techniques of building warm relationships.

"What is love. Laws of Success ”. After examining the manuscript, it will become clear where to start, so that the love between two people is pure and forever. The author proposes to start the path from the foundation - “self-love”.

"The technology of life ... and what have children to do with it?" - for family people who have children. Writing encourages parents to look at their child from the other side and try to see in him the talent that the child is endowed with. To teach a child to develop not only in personal spiritual growth, but also in creating worthy traditions for new generations.

"Firebirds do not fly in flocks" is a book about love. It reveals the problem of how to improve a lover and find an approach to his soul mate.

General information:

Publisher	Amrita-Rus
Year of issue	2017
Item ID	2615629
Net weight	890 g
Number of books included	6 pcs.
For age	0+
Format (centimeters):	19,9/12,5/5,4
Authors	Alexander Markitanov and Galina Sheremeteva
average cost	680 rubles

• Answers many life questions;
• Affordable;
• Collection of "works";
• Easy to read;
• Written in simple language;
• For any age category and gender;
• Small volumes;
• Popular books among the younger generation.

• Not detected.

T. Fedel "Alone and Happy"

To: everyone

Who wrote the book: TV presenter, writer Tamsin Fedal.

The book focuses on step-by-step rehabilitation after a breakup, upon completion of which a person fully restores his state of mind and creates a new happy union. When writing the text, the author relied on her bitter experience and experiences, which miraculously did not drive her crazy.

General information:

Genre	Family psychology
Author	Tamsin Fedal
Quality	originally electronic, hardcover (paper)
Formats:	RTF, FB2
Pages	334
Weighs	15.1 MB
Item ID	2597919
Publisher	Alpina Publisher
release date	2018 year
Interpreter	Desyatova Maria
Circulation	2000
Weight	500 g
Age limit	0+
Size (centimeters):	21,5/14,5/2
Price	430 rubles

• No age restrictions;
• Useful to read;
• The manuscript is full of simple tips;
• Understandable;
• Many people liked it very much;
• The book is recommended by the majority of female readers;
• Invigorating;
• Providing hope for the best.

• More suitable for women.

J. Korczak "How to love a child"

The book was written by a teacher, doctor, public figure - Janusz Korczak.

For whom: parents.

The book is about the relationship between parents and children. Helps adults understand children, direct energy in the right direction. Suitable for reading to expectant mothers and fathers. The content of the book is available for free study in Internet resources.

General information:

The year of publishing	2014
Number of pages	340
Author	Hersh Henrik Goldschmit - real name
Genre	Child psychology
Series	Library Y.B. Gippenreiter
Publisher	AST
Interpreter	Senkevich K.E.
Weight	470 g
Parameters (centimeters):	22/14,5/2,7
room	430258
The cost	480 rubles

• Understanding the essence of the child;
• Formation of the idea of ​​a child as a person;
• Design;
• Compactness;
• Cost;
• Valuable thoughts;
• Innovative ideas for parenting;
• Provides an opportunity to defocus attention and look at the situation from a different angle;
• Helps to think about the attitude of us adults towards children;
• Guide, about love, about upbringing, about relationships;
• Nice to hold in hand;
• The book of the great teacher.

• “If you need specific steps and recommendations, they are not here”;
• There is a feeling of understatement;
• Abstract reasoning.

A. K. Bolotova "Applied Psychology"

To: students-psychologists of universities, teachers of higher educational institutions, psychologists

Why: help in mastering the experience of various areas of applied psychology and psychological counseling.

The textbook is full of questionnaires, tests and diagnostic tasks with detailed assessment criteria. The material contributes to the rapid mastering of the subject, which will later be applied in practice by specialists to establish relationships with people.

General information:

Book release year	2018
Publisher	Yurayt
Series	Bachelor and Master. Academic course
Number of pages	341
Binding	hard, glossy
Format (centimeters):	24,5/16/1,9
ID number	2668161
Author	A.K. Bolotov
average price	1100 rubles

• High-quality selection of material;
• Applied methods for better perception of the text;
• Information is quickly read and absorbed;
• Free use in electronic form is available;
• Novelty;
• Top-notch quality;
• An excellent assistant for mastering the profession of a psychologist.

• Not detected.

Criteria for choosing books on the psychology of relationships

It is difficult to choose a suitable manuscript from the available publications, and there are thousands of them. How to Choose a Relationship Psychology Book? It is necessary to draw up clear instructions for yourself:

1. What is the book for?
2. What questions need to be answered?
3. In what format is it preferable to see the manuscript: physical or electronic?
4. Who is the book for?
5. With or without pictures?
6. What language is it printed in?
7. What is the budget for the purchase?
8. Russian or foreign publishing house?
9. Bulky or thin manuscripts?

Having answered all these questions, the search circle will immediately narrow, and the buyer will easily determine which book is better and what to look for when purchasing it.

As for the authors. Many have their own preferences, however, if you read the reviews of readers about the book you are interested in, it is easy to determine whether it was worth it to get carried away.

For educational processes, teachers themselves give a list of books that need to be read, for example, for the summer period, or at least just get acquainted. Recommended manuals are not always easy for students to understand, so it is worth studying the annotation for the book and studying the author's biography a little.

For amateur reading or if you need to study a narrow range of issues, it is enough to look through the contents of the book.

Books can be with photographs, tests, advice, practical tasks, written based on the facts of life situations, etc.

The reader may agree with the opinion of the author, or may argue with some points of the material presented, however, "how many people, so many opinions." It is important to remember that all relationship psychology solves the same problem, but uses different methods for this.

Output

Presented line of the best books on relationship psychology, visually divided into categories:

• The relationship between man and woman;
• Parent-child relationship;
• The relationship of people in society.

The first category includes books that solve problems, ranging from self-knowledge and ending with the preservation of family ties.

The second category is understanding children, their personal growth and assistance in adapting to the world around them.

The third category is educational literature, which gives knowledge about the whole science and its individual sections for the correct application of the knowledge gained in working with people.

By price category, books are divided into expensive, budget and free. You can get a free book to study the material either in the library or via the Internet (not for all manuals).

The given list of references is the best and most popular books on the psychology of relationships for the current year. Almost all publications are a year old, which indicates a fresh perception by the authors of the modern style of communication between people. Some books were released long ago, but in Russian they appeared on sale quite recently.

The popularity of books among the children's population is occupied by those that go to the shelves with pictures. So the child learns the necessary literature easier and faster.

Finally:

• The most anticipated books are: "You Are With Autism ..." and "Alone and Happy";
• The bestseller is a set of six books: “Psychology of relationships. I am a woman. I am a man. The most charming and attractive. Firebirds do not fly in flocks. Life technology. What is love";
• Translated into many languages: 50 Great Books on Psychology;
• Inexpensive books - everything from 0 to 500 rubles;
• Average price category - from 500 to 1000 rubles;
• Expensive - over 1000 rubles;
• The best authors are those whose books are in the top ten.

According to readers, the books on the psychology of relationships, listed above with their advantages and disadvantages, turned out to be worthy of attention. What is the best book to buy is a personal matter for each reader.