Jack Taylor/Getty Images Certain books can make married life easier.
- Before you get married, reading books by those who have been there can help prepare you for the commitment you're about to make.
- Equip yourself financially by reading David Bach's "Smart Couples Finish Rich," as household budgets and retirement plans are a significant part of married life.
- Though it is common for married couples to experience a decrease in passion over time, writers such as David Schnarch and Esther Perel offer solutions to declining intimacy.
Getting married is a major milestone. It means making (hopefully) permanent room in your heart for someone else and committing to loving, supporting, nurturing, and defending your partner through thick and thin for the rest of your life.
It's no easy feat. Fortunately, authors and experts have expounded on the topic extensively and have plenty of insights to share. Here are 13 books to add to your reading list before you walk down the aisle.