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Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't

By: Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend
Narrated by: Dick Fredricks
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Safe People will help you discover why good people can get tangled in bad relationships, how to avoid repeating your own mistakes, and how to pick safe, healthy people for the friends you make and the company you keep.

Too many of us have invested in relationships that have gone wrong. Maybe you've been judged, manipulated, or controlled. Or maybe you've trusted the wrong people in the past. It's easy to make the same mistakes of judgment over and over - or, worse, to give up on trying to have great, authentic relationships again. But it doesn't have to be that way.

In Safe People, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend teach you that being with an unsafe person can be damaging to your confidence, your trust in others, and even your health. You'll learn that you have the power to surround yourself with accepting, honest, and safe people who draw you closer to being the person God intended you to be.

Drs. Cloud and Townsend, authors of the New York Times best seller Boundaries, are here to share the lessons they've learned in their years of practicing psychology and studying the patterns and practices that support clear, biblical boundaries. In Safe People, they offer guidance for making safe choices in all of your day-to-day relationships, from family and friends to colleagues and partners.

Safe People will give you the tools you need to recognize what makes people relationally safe, form positive relationships, and even become a safe person along the way. Drs. Cloud and Townsend share expert insights that will help you ask important questions:

  • How can I learn to pick better friends?
  • Why do I choose people who let me down?
  • How did I end up with this critical boss?
  • How do I attract irresponsible people?
  • Why did I invest money with that unscrupulous person?
  • What is it about me that draws the wrong types of people to me?
  • Why am I drawn to the wrong types of people?

It's time to revitalize your connections and finally start enjoying the healthy, balanced relationships that you deserve.

©1995 Henry Cloud and John Townsend (P)2009 Zondervan

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Fabulous!

This was just what I needed. I love that they have a correct view if scripture and apply it clearly. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that finds themselves struggling in relationships. Very helpful.

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Great book, great narration.

The narrator for this book is awesome. oftentimes a great book will be returned by the narrator, but the speaker is easy to listen to and entertaining.

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Wonderful

This book was very insightful and informational it changed my life I really appreciate the detail and the dynamic information that it presents my God bless you

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amazing

This nook comes full circle around life. Showing daily challenges and successful outcomes. Inspirational read.

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I learned A LOT !!!

I've recommended this audio book to friends and family!! it really helped. S T POWERS

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A definite must read! Especially for people who desire intimate relationships.

For anyone who desires healthy intimate relationships or is working through relational difficulties this book is a must read. Safe people gives you the tools to thoroughly assess yourself and others in relationships protect yourself from unsafe people and make yourself the best person that you can be in order to attract and maintain healthy relationships with other safe people in your life.

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Very thoughtful and reflective

This is a great way to experience the important way to learn how people (even family) can be so destructive to by jealously and hurtful lies. Shocking. Thank you for this showing me why my family is so hurtful and jealous because I am married to a successful executive, happy marriage of 23 years, and 5 successful amazing kids.

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Very Good read!

A very good book to help you develop having safe people around you and how to identify those who are not.

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Recommended

Great book and insights on looking for safe relationships. Practical things to do and what to look for.

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Practice and Sow Good Seeds

I am inspired to be more intentional with my relationships. I loved "God doesn't send people to hell; they send themselves." It made it very clear to me that God's Love and Assistance is always available to us, if we want it.

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