Summaries of books about Relationships & Dating:
Everybody Fights
So Why Not Get Better at It?
Kim Holderness|Penn Holderness
The book offers a candid look into the authors' marriage, providing insights and practical advice on how to navigate and resolve conflicts in a relationship. It combines humor with actionable tips to improve communication, understanding, and connection between partners.
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The Empowered Wife
Six Surprising Secrets for Attracting Your Husband's Time, Attention, and Affection
Laura Doyle
The book offers guidance on how to foster a more fulfilling marriage by focusing on self-care, respect, and relinquishing control. It outlines six key practices for women to improve their relationships and create a deeper connection with their husbands.
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How to Not Die Alone
The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love
Logan Ury
The book offers practical advice and insights based on behavioral science to help individuals overcome obstacles in their love lives, such as cognitive biases and dating patterns. It provides strategies for finding and maintaining successful relationships, including how to become a better dater, choosing the right partner, and nurturing a lasting connection.
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Wired for Love
How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship
Stan Tatkin
The book explores the concept of attachment theory in romantic relationships, providing insights into how partners can understand each other's brain functioning and attachment styles to foster a secure and harmonious bond. It offers practical advice and strategies for managing conflict, enhancing intimacy, and creating a lasting, loving partnership by recognizing and responding to each other's emotional needs.
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Ho Tactics - Gold Edition
How To MindF**k A Man Into Spending, Spoiling, and Sponsoring
G.L. Lambert
The book provides strategies and psychological tactics for women to use in order to gain financial benefits from men by manipulating their desires and emotions. It focuses on techniques for establishing control in relationships and securing material gains without offering commitment or sex in return.
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What Makes a Marriage Last
40 Celebrated Couples Share with Us the Secrets to a Happy Life
Marlo Thomas|Phil Donahue
The book features intimate interviews with 40 famous couples who share insights and anecdotes about their relationships, revealing the challenges they've faced and the strategies they've used to maintain strong, enduring partnerships. It offers readers a diverse array of personal stories and practical advice on communication, love, and resilience in marriage.
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The Rational Male - Positive Masculinity
Rollo Tomassi
The book provides an exploration of male social dynamics and intergender relationships, advocating for men to develop self-awareness and a better understanding of their roles in modern society. It offers strategies for men to cultivate positive masculinity, improve their interactions with women, and navigate the challenges of contemporary gender expectations.
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The Negative Trait Thesaurus
A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws
Angela Ackerman|Becca Puglisi
The book provides an extensive list of character flaws, detailing their nature, possible causes, and how they might affect individuals. It also offers advice on how to use these flaws to develop complex, realistic characters and drive conflict within a story.
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When Harry Met Minnie
A True Story of Love and Friendship
Martha Teichner
The book recounts the touching story of two Bull Terriers, Harry and Minnie, who form a deep bond after their owners meet by chance in New York City. It explores themes of friendship, love, and the human-animal connection as it follows the dogs' relationship and the impact they have on their owners' lives, particularly as one owner faces a terminal illness.
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Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder
How to Keep Out-of-Control Emotions from Destroying Your Relationship
Shari Y. Manning
The book provides insights and practical strategies for understanding and supporting a partner with borderline personality disorder (BPD), emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and improving communication. It offers tools to help manage intense emotions and behaviors associated with BPD, aiming to foster a stronger, healthier relationship.
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