Relationship Communication Romance

"I've been with my boyfriend for 10 years, and just doing level one questions so far, I've learned things about him I didn't know!!" - Review by Laurie 1/11/23 We are living through a crisis of communication. As a therapist, I hear complaints about relationships and dating nearly everyday. Trust me when I say that the bar is SO low. I constantly hear complaints like: "All I want is someone to actually ask questions about me on a date." "He's cute, but it's like I'm talking to a wall." "We've been together for years, but I still feel like we never know what to talk about?" "I feel like my ...

What if the way you speak to your partner became the safest place in your relationship — not a source of stress? If you’ve ever thought, “We talk, but it doesn’t feel like we’re hearing each other,” or noticed how one small comment can spiral into silence or tension — you’re not alone. This compassionate guide offers a new way forward: one honest, heartfelt conversation at a time.

The Intimacy Workbook for Couples A 12-Step Relationship Therapy Roadmap to Radically Change Your Emotional Connection, Rediscover Passion, and Realize Bliss in the Bedroom Feeling like roommates instead of lovers? Wondering why passion went from sizzling to sexless? Are your nights filled with more screen time than emotional and physical intimacy? If your relationship has become more about schedules and responsibilities rather than deep connection, you're not alone. Most couples experience an intimacy drought, but here's the good news—it doesn't have to stay that way! Whether you've been...

Win Back Your Ex! You had it. It was the perfect time with the perfect one. For the longest time, you swore things could never go wrong. And now you're wrong. But what do you do? What do we do when we're down and out, wishing every single day for just one more chance? The facts are simple. Too many men and women fail to seek relationship advice at the most critical juncture, and before they can change, the relationship itself has changed. And without the right knowledge, without a firm understanding of how to rekindle love, broken hearts may never mend. It's time to mend. Win Back Your Ex! ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER An essential set of tools and principles for healing your heart, finding love, and loving life. Finding love can be hard. Being single can feel even harder. In Love Life, world-renowned coach and New York Times bestselling...

12 Practical Steps to Making Your Marriage Heaven on Earth: No Matter Your Current Situation, Good, Bad, or Ugly; Your Marriage Can Be Better Is your marriage experiencing the bliss of love or the strain of everyday life? Are you seeking a transformative journey to elevate your relationship to divine heights? Look no further! "12 Practical Steps to Making Your Marriage Heaven on Earth" is your ultimate guide to rejuvenating and revitalizing your marriage, regardless of its current state. Imagine waking up every day to a marriage that feels like heaven on earth. This book offers 12 ...

Zoning out of conversations, inability to keep up with the plans, and challenges in moderating emotional aspects of the relationship—does this sound relatable? Or, do you know someone who has similar concerns? There's no single relationship in this world that does not have problems. But a relationship where one of the counterparts has ADHD poses a whole new kind of struggle. Understanding and addressing the "struggle" is crucial for the sanity of both partners in an ADHD-affected relationship. This book, ADHD in Love, will equip you with the emotional regulation and communication tools ...

If you have a loved one with BPD, you need real, proven-effective strategies to help you navigate the intense emotions and conflict that can arise in daily interactions and conversations. People with BPD often feel anger, pain, and hurt from a history of invalidation and disappointment, and their difficulty in regulating emotions can lead to moments of lashing out that can confuse and upset those around them. Talking to a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder offers a breakthrough, compassionate approach to communicating with a loved one who has BPD.

What is supposed to be love in those rare moments actually feels more like pain. You’re supposed to be happy and, on the outside, everything looks good, but the truth is deep down inside you are wondering if it will last. What do you do when the love fades, when the commitment wavers and when you’re not sure if you will stay in a relationship? How do you endure the challenges of the heart and the feelings of frustration that makes you want to quit? How do you get through the hurtful emotions, the resentment and the fears that hold you hostage? How do you stop replaying the disappointing...

Do you want to reignite the spark in your relationship? Do you miss the teasing, the tension, and the kind of sexual intimacy that used to leave you both breathless? Even the strongest relationships can lose their heat over time. Life gets busy. Conversations get practical. Before you know it… the sexual spark that once came effortlessly starts to fade into routine. But here's the good news: The fire isn't gone—it's just waiting to be reignited! Go from Bored to Breathless The Passion Workbook for Couples is your guide to rediscovering desire in the bedroom, deepening emotional intimacy...

Is your marriage “fine”—but not as close, passionate, or fulfilling as you hoped it would be? Too many couples settle for “good enough” and quietly drift into routine. But your relationship doesn’t have to feel distant, stale, or stuck. With the right intentional upgrades, you can create the marriage you’ve always dreamed of—one filled with connection, trust, passion, and joy. In The Marriage Upgrade, relationship coach Michael Hayes reveals a practical roadmap for reigniting love and building a stronger, lasting bond with your spouse. Drawing from research, real-life ...

Love Is Not Enough. You Need a System. Why do most interracial relationships feel like they are constantly under siege? Why does a simple disagreement about a laptop, a dinner party, or a holiday visit suddenly spiral into a devastating, life-or-death "System Crash"? The truth that most relationship books are too afraid to tell you is this: You aren't just two people in love; you are two different "Cultural Operating Systems" attempting to sync in a world that wasn't built for your union. In The Interracial Relationship Playbook, relationship strategist Avery Vanderbilt delivers the ...

A companion workbook to Dr. Sue Johnson’s million-copy bestseller Hold Me Tight, packed with exercises, conversation prompts, and activities to help couples strengthen their bond, deepen their intimacy, and cultivate a lifetime of love. Dr. Sue Johnson's landmark book Hold Me Tight has helped...

An empathetic, accessible, research-backed guide to creating healthy, secure, attuned relationships by exploring the roots of your own emotional disconnection. Not only is deep, meaningful connection with others something we yearn for, research shows that connection has profound effects on our...

Brought to you by Penguin. What does a healthy relationship look like? A good question, in theory, but expert couple's therapist Julie Menanno wants you to ask a slightly different one: what does a securely attached relationship feel like? Moving from the way things look to others to the way...

This collection of Marianne Williamson audio programs is a compliation of her popular lectures on Relationships. Includes the lectures entitled: Romantic Tyranny/More on Relationships Romance: Releasing Our Stuff/When Form Changes Undoing Terrorism/Rebirth-Transformation The Living Temple Audio...

It's time to say goodbye to endless theory that resolves nothing for you, and hello to actual practical advice that will help you create the relationship you desire. But, be aware. This will take work from both of you and all we ask is you come to every exercise with an open mind and ready to tackle the hard questions together. That is how you will create a life of love together!

Renowned sex therapist Ian Kerner shares the unique and indispensable methodology he uses to help thousands of couples get unstuck and into sexual sync. "Combining decades of clinical research and real people's stories, this elucidating guidebook is a must-read for anyone interested in creating...

Discover how you can say what you mean, love what you hear—and have the relationship you’ve always wanted. Do you find yourself feeling isolated, disconnected, and like you can’t seem to get your message across—even to the person you love the most? Wish you and your partner could outwardly express all the love that you feel for each other? Communication is one of the most common issues couples face, but the good news is, there’s a clear path to help you navigate those challenges and build a lasting connection.

This laugh-out-loud debut romcom about trying to keep lust alive in long-term relationships is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi McFarlane and Lindsey Kelk. 'Hilarious, heartfelt and unputdownable! Handles the complications of marriage, sex and friendships with wit and warmth. I loved...