Get a Life Without the Strife Littauer, Fred and Littauer, Florence

Fred and Florence Littauer—marriage counselors, speakers, and co-authors of multiple relationship books—offer a straight-talking guide to defusing conflict before it escalates. This isn't about pretending everything's fine or avoiding hard conversations. It's about recognizing the patterns that turn minor disagreements into full-blown battles, learning to communicate without weaponizing your words, and building a life where peace isn't a luxury—it's the default. The Littauers draw on decades of counseling experience and their own marriage to show what actually works when tension rises. Whether you're dealing with family drama, workplace friction, or a partner who won't load the dishwasher correctly, this is a practical toolkit for staying sane. For anyone tired of unnecessary conflict, or anyone who keeps having the same argument on repeat.