Self Help Relationship Conflict

Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering marriages.

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? ...

Talk to Me like I'm Someone You Love is a brilliant interactive relationship tool that can help couples stop arguing and begin healing. This revised edition features two new sections - one on making love and another on deepening trust - containing more than 25 new "flash cards for real life", statements that hold the power to express what we wish we could say to the person we love but for which we can't find either the right words or the right tone in which to say them.

Every person is wired for love differently—with different habits, needs, and reactions to conflict. The good news is that most people's minds work in predictable ways and respond well to security, attachment, and routines, making it possible to neurologically prime the brain for greater love and connection and fewer conflicts. This go-to guide will show you how.

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...

Are you looking for a Relationship Help That Doesn't Feel Like Homework? Ditch the Boring Advice – This Workbook is Your Comedic Relief Okay, fellow survivors of the relationship rollercoaster, ditch the self-help books promising instant bliss and strap in for a truth bomb: this workbook won't magically erase your partner's ability to leave wet towels on the bathroom floor or vanish car keys into thin air. BUT, it just might give you the best ammunition for your next couples therapy session... or at least some hilarious stories to share over drinks with your equally bewildered friends. ...

A practical and thoughtful modern guide to Living Apart Together (LAT). Even in our socially evolving world, convention would have you believe a successful relationship requires living together, with or without marriage. However, others have learned that their lives and loves are best served by a committed, intimate relationship in which partners choose to live in separate households. Who chooses to stay together, yet live apart? Why? What are the pros and cons? This book covers the practical and emotional considerations couples face in building a LAT arrangement. Importantly, it addresses ...

Bumble BFF’s resident friend expert identifies the 9 most common conflict types in women's platonic relationships, sharing practical strategies to resolve issues and strengthen ties.​ Using a combination of psychology, science, narrative, and a few of the author's signature scripts 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...

Love Is Never Enough explores the most common problems in marriage: the power of negative thinking, disillusionment, rigid rules and expectations, and miscommunication. These issues can be approached through cognitive therapy, in which thinking through and reasoning are used to counteract the poor communication that so often erodes relationships. With eloquence and accessibility, Aaron T. Beck, MD, shows how effective communication can restore and strengthen the ties and bonds between couples.

How to win an argument is a LIFE SKILL. Unfortunately, schools don’t teach it. An average man everyday finds himself in at least 5-10 situations where he is in some disagreement with another. Thus, this requires him to have the essential life skill of arguing successfully to get his point heard, to get his opinion or perception understood, and to get his view implemented. Knowing how to argue successfully can be the difference between success and failure Have you been in an argument with your parents whom you love so much but yet you want to live your life on your own terms rather than ...

Let’s be real—conflict in marriage isn’t the problem. Disconnection is. You love each other, but the same arguments keep showing up like emotional déjà vu. You talk, you fight, you make up... only to hit repeat a week later. Whether it’s blowups or silent standoffs, you’re tired of the drama and desperate for real, lasting change. That’s where The Conflict Cure comes in. This isn’t your typical relationship advice book filled with stuffy theories and communication clichés. With the wisdom of a therapist and the sass of your favorite brunch bestie, Ashley Dampier delivers a ...

It might sound weird, but conflicts are a normal, common occurrence. Even if you are not a type of person that often engages in conflict, you simply can’t avoid it. This audiobook will help you understand different types of conflict and how to emerge as a winner without disrupting your internal peace. This guide will help you control your emotions, put a leash on your impulsive reactions and teach you how to resolve conflict in a calm, peaceful way, whether in the workplace, in your marriage, or with family and friends.

Have you ever felt trapped by cycles of anger you can't control? Do you struggle to channel this powerful emotion more constructively? Are you ready to understand, manage, and master your anger once and for all? Her Anger Fingerprint: Anger Management for Women From Root Causes to Long-Term Solutions offers you a clear path toward balanced emotional responses and lasting change. This book uncovers the underlying issues that contribute to anger—from biological to environmental factors—equipping you with the tools to identify and address your unique triggers. Designed specifically for ...

Improve your personal relationships! Most people’s lives are complicated by family relationships. Birth order, our parents’ relationship, and the “rules” we were brought up with can affect our self-esteem and relationships with spouses, children, and other family members. Family of origin therapy and techniques can help you create better relationships.

You've met the partner of your dreams and have gotten your happily ever after, but now you've taken on a new role: stepmom. And you have no idea what you signed up for. Or maybe you've been a stepmom for a while now, but things are getting you down. Who do you turn to for help? Where is the stepmothering support group that'll give you the advice you need? A book for all the ins and outs of having a blended family? Who actually gets how hard being a stepmom can be?

The Black Dog of depression relentlessly preys on the lonely, the troubled and the vulnerable. But nowhere is he more active than in the remote Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) mining and construction camps scattered around the world. With over 25 years of FIFO experience, the author is well placed to illuminate this poorly understood lifestyle and the associated physical and mental health issues that plague those involved. The book explains things such as FIFO, DIDO, BIBO, LAHA, rosters, earning potential, work tenure, work environments, personal interaction and remote camp life. The book provides a ...

“This book is not simply about becoming more assertive, but also how to let go of the fear that can stop you from living an authentic happy life . . . You will have an extensive toolkit by the end of this guide.”——Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Review Would you be happy if you could kill your anxiety, confidently ask for what you want, and get it? Would your life be better if you could speak your mind and confront others without fear? Of course!Difficult conversations emotionally drain you. And if a woman follows generic advice implicitly written for men, it will likely backfire. Women ...

Argue Less. Listen More. Love Better. What if the secret to a stronger, happier relationship isn’t about fixing everything—but simply learning how to talk better? In Keep Talking, bestselling relationship coach and communication expert Olivia Hart delivers a practical, compassionate guide that shows you how to turn everyday conversations into powerful opportunities for connection, trust, and love. Conflict is inevitable, but constant arguments don’t have to be. This book gives you the tools to stop repeating the same fights and start building conversations that heal, restore, and ...

Theodore If you don't know me by Now. Theodore Dereese began his career as the drummer in Harold Melvin’s band before exchanging the drum riser for the microphone, his importance in the band cemented by stellar performances on songs like ‘Wake Up Everybody’, something that eventually caused friction in a band that, confusingly, bore someone else’s name. After scoring a No 1 hit with the first song they ever wrote, The O’Jays’ ‘BackStabbers’, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead were assigned the task of writing and producing for Harold Melvin. “Working with them was a ...