Relationship Cycle

Rumination—obsessive thinking about an idea, situation, or choice that can interfere with normal life—is a common and destructive issue that can negatively impact romantic relationships. You may feel anxious, worried, hopeless, and frustrated, but even if you know your overthinking is a problem, it can be seriously hard to stop. In Stop Overthinking Your Relationship, certified couples therapist Alicia Muñoz draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to offer an effective, four-step approach to reduce rumination and change negative thinking patterns.

You're a ghost to your own father—and that emptiness follows you into every room, every relationship, every mirror you've ever looked into. You know that sick feeling in your stomach when you watch other girls get actual affection from their dads? When you realize you've been emotionally starving your entire life and thought it was normal? When you understand that ‘provider’ and ‘parent’ aren’t the same thing—not even close? Yeah. That feeling. Maybe you learned early that your feelings were inconvenient. That needing comfort made you "difficult." That love had to be earned ...

Most of us are only starting to become aware of how our foundational years contribute to who we are today. Our childhood environment shapes the foundation for our sense of self, how we feel about the world, and how we relate to others. If we experienced trauma or dysfunction along the way, it likely disrupted the pathways to these fundamental structures. Understanding our trauma is not about blame, but about understanding, learning, and growing. In most cases, our caregivers did the best they could with the tools they had, often while dealing with external or internal stressors as well.

Transform your marriage with confidence, even if you've been struggling for years to become the husband you want to be Are you tired of feeling like you aren't the best partner you can be? Does every conversation seem to devolve into an argument, or worse, silence? Are you seeking a way to strengthen your marriage with a fresh approach that aligns with modern values? If so, you're not alone. Many men feel overwhelmed by societal changes and relationship dynamics. This book is here to guide you through, offering practical insights and transformative guidance to rejuvenate your connection ...

After Rihanna and Alanis Morissette and Amber Smith and Rachel Uchitel, we've all heard about love addiction--people who feel they can only be happy when they are deep in an all-consuming love. There are a handful of books about it (including Facing Love Addiction by Pia Melody, Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood, Love Addict by Ethlie Ann Vare, and others), and many rehab and recovery centers are now advertising that they help clients with love addictions and codependency. But no one has approached the subject of its equally damaging cousin--relationship addiction. Relationship ...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ""A practical, reader-friendly, and inspiring primer on how to extend true connection and love to others.” —Gabor Maté M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Myth of Normal From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller How to Do the Work...

Discover how to break the cycle of arguments and cultivate a richer, peaceful relationship, even if you've tried everything, and feel like it's you against the world!Has your relationship become a battleground? Do you yearn for meaningful communication, mutual understanding, a deeper connection, but feel no closer to achieving it? You are not alone. Many couples find themselves caught in a vicious cycle of destructive arguments that breed misunderstanding, resentment, and pain. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a roadmap guiding you to a place of restored peace, trust and intimacy? ...

Do you feel anxious in relationships, constantly seeking reassurance? Or do you pull away when someone gets too close? Are you stuck in the same painful relationship patterns, wondering why you keep choosing the wrong people or sabotaging good connections? You're not broken. You have an attachment style, and it can be healed. After 20 years of clinical experience helping hundreds of individuals and couples transform their relationships, Dr. Kent Sorr brings you the most comprehensive attachment guide ever written. This isn't just another psychology book. It's a complete roadmap to ...

Best-selling author and speaker Jen Hatmaker takes the words and deeds of Jesus, adds the humor of a mom's observations on life, and offers messages of grace and encouragement. She shows overburdened moms 40 things Jesus doesn't expect them to do on their own. Covering areas such as worry, marriage, priorities, money, and the trap of comparison, this lively Bible teacher brings Jesus's message alive in a format geared to the short moments moms have that can be allotted to reflection.

With this book, you’ll find powerful mindfulness skills for calming your own stress response when difficult emotions arise. You’ll also discover strategies for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and reflective listening. In the process, you’ll learn to examine your own unhelpful patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generational habits shaped by your parents, so you can break the cycle and respond to your children in more skillful ways.

It’s time to break free from unhealthy attachments, tap into your unstoppable power, and build healthy and fulfilling relationships you know you deserve!Have you ever found yourself constantly sacrificing your own needs for other people’s sake? Do you feel like your worth is defined by the approval and validation of others? If so, you may be caught in a web of co-dependency. Studies show that over 50% of adults struggle with the complex issue of co-dependency. This means they continuously find themselves putting others' needs ahead of their own and lose sight of their desires and ...

Why do we fight most with those we love best? Australian relationship therapist Lissy Abrahams has spent years exploring this question, both in her treatment room helping clients and through extensive research. She knows that long-term conflict leaves us drained, anxious and worried for the...

💡 What if the chaos in your relationships wasn’t your fault , but the imprint of a survival pattern you were never taught to heal? If you feel torn between craving love and pushing it away… If you cycle through emotional highs and lows in your relationships… If you’ve ever said, “Why do I always sabotage the good ones?”, this book is for you. In Disorganized Attachment: You Are Not Broken, you'll discover how disorganized attachment forms in childhood and plays out in adulthood — and how to finally break the cycle. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, the author — a...

Escaping a relationship with a narcissist is not like leaving an ordinary relationship. It is stepping out of a storm that has distorted your sense of reality, drained your emotional reserves, and left you questioning your worth. This book is not about blaming yourself for being caught in the narcissist’s web; it is about equipping you with the tools to reclaim your life, restore your sanity, and rediscover your strength.

A Woman’s Path to Freedom: Ending Toxic Cycles, Reclaiming Your Power, and Thriving in a New Dawn This is more than a book—it’s a call to action for every woman who has ever felt trapped, silenced, or broken. A Woman’s Path to Freedom weaves raw, personal truths with actionable guidance to help you rise from the ashes of toxic relationships and oppressive patterns, reclaim your power, and step into a life of strength, purpose, and joy. Through the lens of her own harrowing experiences, the author takes you on a gripping journey of heartbreak, resilience, and transformation. With ...

Are you thriving in your relationship, or merely surviving? Are you the victim of constant manipulation, gaslighting, and deception at the hands of your partner? Do you find yourself constantly making excuses for your partner's abusive behavior? If you feel trapped in a relationship with someone who displays narcissistic or psychopathic behavior, you may be experiencing a trauma bond—a powerful connection you've developed with your abuser. It's important to remember that you're not alone and it's not your fault.

Intergenerational trauma is a deeply ingrained cycle, affecting countless individuals seeking to break free and establish healthier future paths for themselves and their families. But you can break this cycle and move toward healing with the help of this book.

Does the person who once made you feel like your soulmate now make you feel like you're losing your mind? Are you exhausted from walking on eggshells, questioning your reality, and wondering how someone who claims to love you can make you feel so worthless? You're not imagining this. You're not too sensitive. You're not crazy.

Break free from toxic relationships and reclaim your God-given worth. Are you searching for a Bible-based approach to help you heal, regain strength, and end the cycle of toxicity? If so, you're not alone. You deserve relationships that uplift and nurture you—and with the guidance in this book, that's entirely within your reach. Toxic Relationships is a compassionate, faith-based guide and journal designed to help you identify, confront, and overcome unhealthy relationships in every area of life.

You Can Love God and Still Get a Divorce And get this, God will still love you. Really. Are you in a destructive marriage? One of emotional, physical, or verbal abuse? Infidelity? Neglect? If yes, you know you need to escape, but you’re probably worried about going against God’s will. I have good news for you. You might need to divorce to save your life and sanity. And God is right beside you. In The Life-Saving Divorce You’ll Learn:- How to know if you should stay or if you should go. - The four key Bible verses that support divorce for infidelity, neglect, and physical and/or ...