Summaries of books about Communication & Relationship Skills:
No More Fighting
The Relationship Book for Couples: 20 Minutes a Week to a Stronger Relationship
Alicia Muñoz LPC
The book offers couples a series of 20-minute exercises designed to address common relationship issues and improve communication, intimacy, and understanding. It provides practical tools and strategies for conflict resolution, emotional connection, and fostering a deeper bond between partners.
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131 Dirty Talk Examples
Learn How To Talk Dirty with These Simple Phrases That Drive Your Lover Wild & Beg You For Sex Tonight
Elizabeth Cramer
The book provides a collection of explicit phrases and sentences designed to enhance sexual communication and excitement between partners. It offers guidance on how to confidently incorporate dirty talk into intimate moments to increase arousal and deepen the sexual experience.
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Big Friendship
How We Keep Each Other Close
Aminatou Sow|Ann Friedman
The book delves into the deep bond between the co-authors, exploring the joys and challenges of their long-term friendship. It combines personal anecdotes with research and cultural commentary to examine the complexities of maintaining strong, adult friendships in modern life.
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The Dance of Connection
How to Talk to Someone When You're Mad, Hurt, Scared, Frustrated, Insulted, Betrayed, or Desperate
Harriet Lerner
The book provides guidance on how to navigate difficult conversations and maintain personal integrity when emotions run high. It offers practical advice on expressing oneself clearly and effectively, while also listening and responding to others in a way that fosters connection and understanding.
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The High-Conflict Couple
A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Guide to Finding Peace, Intimacy, and Validation
Alan E. Fruzzetti
The book provides couples with strategies derived from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to manage intense emotions, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship. It offers practical exercises and examples to help partners understand each other better and resolve conflicts in a healthy, constructive way.
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Unfuck Your Boundaries
Build Better Relationships through Consent, Communication, and Expressing Your Needs
Dr Faith G Harper
The book provides guidance on establishing and maintaining personal boundaries through clear communication and consent, emphasizing the importance of expressing one's needs in relationships. It offers practical advice and strategies for readers to understand their own limits and navigate interpersonal dynamics effectively.
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What My Mother and I Don't Talk About
Fifteen Writers Break the Silence
Michele Filgate
The anthology features essays from fifteen writers who delve into the complexities of their relationships with their mothers, exploring themes of love, pain, history, and the things left unsaid. Each contributor offers a candid and personal narrative that examines the silence, secrets, and unspoken tensions that can exist between mothers and their children.
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101 Conversation Starters for Couples
Gary Chapman|Ramon Presson
The book provides a collection of engaging questions designed to spark meaningful dialogue between partners, aiming to deepen their connection and understanding of each other. It covers a wide range of topics, from personal interests and dreams to beliefs and experiences, to facilitate intimate and thoughtful conversations.
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The 5 Apology Languages
The Secret to Healthy Relationships
Gary Chapman|Jennifer Thomas
The book explores the concept that individuals express and receive apologies in different ways, identifying five distinct "languages" of apology, such as expressing regret or making restitution. It provides guidance on how to recognize and speak these languages to effectively heal and strengthen relationships after conflicts.
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You Just Don't Understand
Women and Men in Conversation
Deborah Tannen
The book explores the differences in communication styles, conversational patterns, and expectations between men and women, often leading to misunderstandings and conflicts. It delves into the ways gender influences language and interaction, offering insights into improving cross-gender communication.
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