Summaries of books about Relationships & Dating:
Detach and Survive
A Book of Self-Care for the Wives of Midlife Crisis Men
Midlife Maze
The book provides guidance and support for women whose husbands are going through a midlife crisis, focusing on self-care strategies and emotional detachment techniques. It offers practical advice on coping with the changes and challenges during this period, aiming to empower women to maintain their well-being and navigate the complexities of their relationships.
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Alone Together
Making an Asperger Marriage Work
Katrin Bentley
The book provides personal insights and practical advice for making a marriage work when one partner has Asperger's Syndrome. It explores the challenges and solutions for communication, social expectations, and intimacy from the perspective of a neurodiverse couple.
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What Do Women Want?
Adventures in the Science of Female Desire
Daniel Bergner
The book delves into the complexities of female sexuality, challenging conventional beliefs about women's desire through a series of narratives and scientific studies. It explores the nature of female arousal, monogamy, and the psychological underpinnings of women's sexual motivations.
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Keep Showing Up
How to Stay Crazy in Love When Your Love Drives You Crazy
Karen Ehman
The book offers guidance for married couples to navigate the challenges of marriage by embracing imperfections, practicing patience, and maintaining commitment. It provides practical advice, personal anecdotes, and biblical insights to help partners stay in love and work through conflicts.
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The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD
Melissa Orlov|Nancie Kohlenberger
The book provides strategies and insights for couples where one or both partners have ADHD, focusing on improving communication, understanding the impact of ADHD on relationships, and offering practical advice to manage symptoms together. It addresses common challenges such as organization, distraction, and emotional regulation, aiming to strengthen the partnership through empathy and collaborative problem-solving.
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Love Unfu*ked
Getting Your Relationship Sh!t Together
Gary John Bishop
The book provides guidance on navigating and improving romantic relationships by addressing common issues and patterns that lead to dysfunction. It offers practical advice and strategies for individuals to understand their emotional baggage, communicate effectively, and foster a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
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Deeper Dating
How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy
Ken Page
The book guides readers through a journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to identify and honor their core gifts in order to cultivate authentic connections and find lasting love. It offers practical advice and exercises to help individuals move beyond superficial dating practices and build deeper, more meaningful relationships.
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Normal People
The Scripts
Sally Rooney
The book contains the complete screenplays for the television adaptation of the novel "Normal People," including dialogue and stage directions. It provides insight into the adaptation process and how the story was translated from page to screen, offering fans a deeper look at the characters and narrative structure.
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Daring to Trust
Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy
David Richo
The book explores the challenges of establishing and maintaining trust in personal relationships, delving into the psychological barriers that prevent individuals from achieving deep connections. It offers insights and practical exercises to help readers overcome fears, build trustworthiness, and cultivate meaningful, intimate bonds with others.
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Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love, revised edition
Relationship Repair in a Flash
Nancy Dreyfus Psy. D.
The book provides a practical guide for couples seeking to improve their communication and resolve conflicts, using a tool called the "Relationship Repair Card" which contains phrases that can help de-escalate tension and foster understanding. It offers insights into the psychology of relationships and strategies for expressing feelings effectively, promoting empathy, and reconnecting with one's partner.
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