Summaries of books about Relationships & Dating:
Boundaries After a Pathological Relationship
Adelyn Birch
The book provides guidance on how to establish and maintain personal boundaries following a relationship with a person who has a personality disorder or psychopathic traits. It offers practical advice and strategies to help individuals recover from manipulation and abuse, and to rebuild their sense of self.
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One Question a Day for You & Me
A Three-Year Journal: Daily Reflections for Couples
Aimee Chase
The book provides a daily question for couples to answer together, fostering communication and reflection over three years. Each page offers a new prompt to explore thoughts, dreams, and experiences, creating a shared journal that documents the growth of their relationship.
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Single, Dating, Engaged, Married
Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age
Ben Stuart
The book provides guidance through the four critical seasons of relationships: singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. It offers practical advice and biblical wisdom to help individuals cultivate healthy, long-lasting relationships in a contemporary context.
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The Verbally Abusive Relationship
How to recognize it and how to respond
Patricia Evans
The book provides an in-depth analysis of verbal abuse, detailing its various forms and the psychological impact on victims. It offers practical advice and strategies for recognizing patterns of abuse and effectively responding to and healing from these toxic interactions.
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The Great Sex Rescue
The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended
Sheila Wray Gregoire|Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach|Joanna Sawatsky
The book challenges harmful teachings and misconceptions about sex often found within Christian communities, advocating for a healthier, more biblical understanding of intimacy. It combines personal stories, research data, and scriptural analysis to offer a path towards sexual wholeness and healing for couples.
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How to Help Your Spouse Heal from Your Affair
A Compact Manual for the Unfaithful
Linda MacDonald
The book provides practical guidance for individuals who have been unfaithful to their partners, offering steps to rebuild trust and repair the damage caused by infidelity. It emphasizes the importance of honesty, patience, and consistent effort in the healing process, and includes tips for understanding the hurt partner's perspective and needs.
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The Rational Male – Preventive Medicine
Rollo Tomassi
The book provides an analysis of intergender social dynamics and offers advice to men on understanding female behavior and navigating relationships throughout different stages of life. It aims to help men develop strategies to mitigate risks and maximize their potential in their personal and romantic lives.
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Getting the Love You Want
A Guide for Couples: Third Edition
Helen LaKelly Hunt
The book serves as a manual for couples seeking to improve their relationships through a step-by-step process that fosters deeper mutual understanding and connection. It introduces exercises and concepts designed to help partners heal their childhood wounds and develop more effective communication and problem-solving skills.
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Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
Kevin Leman
The book provides couples with a Christian perspective on sexual intimacy, offering practical advice and insights to enhance their physical relationship within the bounds of marriage. It addresses common sexual issues and encourages open communication, aiming to deepen the emotional and spiritual connection between spouses.
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Lust & Wonder
A Memoir
Augusten Burroughs
In this memoir, the author chronicles his personal journey through relationships, exploring the complexities of love and desire. He reflects on his past experiences with humor and honesty, delving into his struggles with addiction and his path to finding true connection.
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