The Relationship Cure
A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
Summary:
The book presents a five-step program for improving relationships by enhancing emotional connections through the development of "emotional intelligence." It offers practical advice and exercises for understanding and improving bidirectional emotional communication in various types of relationships, including romantic partnerships, familial bonds, and friendships.
Key points:
1. Emotional Bid and Turning Towards: The book discusses 'emotional bid' as a partner's attempt for positive connection and 'turning towards' as the positive response, crucial for trust and emotional bond.
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