Dating

 

If the Buddha Dated: A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path

by Charlotte Kasl

"At once practical, playful, and spiritually sound, this book is about creating a new love story in your life. Drawing from Christian, Buddhist, Sufi and other spiritual traditions, If the Buddha Dated shows how to find a partner without losing yourself. Kasl, a practicing psychotherapist, workshop leader, and Reiki healer for thirty years, offers practical wisdom on using the path to love as a means of awakening. "

If the Buddha Married: Creating Enduring Relationships on a Spiritual Path (Compass)

by Charlotte Kasl

"Filled with the same lighthearted, highly practical, spiritually sound guidance that resonated with readers of If the Buddha Dated, this book is a fresh and inspiring guide for anyone who wants to strengthen, deepen, or revitalize a relationship or marriage. Charlotte Kasl, PhD, renowned for her ability to speak with depth, wisdom, and humor on important matters of the heart, empowers us to create fulfilling and vibrant relationships throuhg a commitment to awareness, truth, and compassion. "

 

Women, Sex, and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power

by Charlotte Davis Kasl

"In our society, sex can easily become the price many women pay for love and the illusion of security. A woman who seeks a sense of personal power and an escape from pain may use sex and romance as a way to feel in control, just as an alcoholic uses alcohol; but sex never satisfies her longing for love and self-worth. In this wise and compassionate book, Charlotte Kasl shows women how they can learn to experience their sexuality as a source for love and positive power and sex as an expression that honors the soul as well as the body."

Mindful Dating: Bringing Loving Kindness to the Dating Process

by Catherine Auman LMFT 

The Mindful Dating Journal: Find A Healthy Love That Lasts

by Lauren Smith and Christy Maxey MC 

Mindful Relationships: Build nurturing, meaningful relationships by living in the present moment (Mindful Living Series)

by Oli Doyle

Dating Without Fear: Overcome Social Anxiety and Connect

by Thomas Smithyman PhD 

Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You Find Your Ideal Mate

by Stan Tatkin PsyD MFT, Harville Hendrix PhD, et al.

"Everybody wants someone to love and spend time with, and searching for your ideal partner is a natural and healthy human tendency. Just about everyone dates at some point in their lives, yet few really understand what they're doing or how to get the best results. In Wired for Dating, psychologist and relationship expert Stan Tatkin—author of Wired for Love—offers powerful tips based in neuroscience and attachment theory to help you find a compatible mate and go on to create a fabulous relationship."

• Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find-and Keep- Love by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller – Explains attachment theory and how it plays out in dating.

• How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love   by Logan Ury – Written by a behavioral scientist, blends research with practical dating strategies.

• Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy - by Ken Page – Focuses on authenticity and building real intimacy instead of games.

For Practical Skills & Confidence

• Modern Romance  by Aziz Ansari & Eric Klinenberg – Funny yet research-based take on dating in the digital age.

• The Science of Happily Ever After: What Really Matters in the Quest for Enduring Love  by Ty Tashiro – Looks at realistic expectations and how to make wise choices in partners.

• The Art of Loving - Kindle edition by Fromm, Erich. Health, Fitness & Dieting by Erich Fromm – A classic on love as a skill to be cultivated, not just a feeling.

For Women Specifically

• Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl―A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship by Sherry Argov – About boundaries and self-respect in dating.

• Amazon.com: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex by John Gray – A bit dated but still useful for communication dynamics.

For Online & Modern Dating

• Swipe Right: The Life-and-Death Power of Sex and Romance by Levi Lusko – Balances faith-based wisdom with practical advice for dating apps.