Where has the heat in my relationship gone? Why doesn't the attraction last? Why do we argue over the silliest things? And why are we still together? If this train of thought sounds familiar, this book is for you. Bestselling author Philip Van Munching and psychotherapist Dr. Bernie Katz have teamed up for a fascinating look at the psychological forces that shape our relationships. Even early childhood experiences can eventually dictate our love choices, creating unconscious elements in our personalities that both attract and repel our partners. Here are the tools to help you evaluate your relationships, recognize roadblocks, repair damage, and even decide whether a relationship is simply beyond help. Woven with personal anecdotes and told in a conversational tone, this is a funny, warm, readable relationship book. Authors Note Chapter 01 - Personality, or How You Became You Chapter 02 - Digging in to Your Unconscious Mind Chapter 03 - Chemistry Lessons Chapter 04 - The Lifecycle of the Relationship Chapter 05 - The Relationship Stress Test Chapter 06 - Getting What You Want, and Wanting What You've Got Chapter 07 - Katz' Rules of Engagement Chapter 08 - Your CPU in the ICU; Couples Therapy Demystified Epilogue - The Book of Love, Readers Digest Edition "This clever self-help is for individuals who aren't afraid to confront their past, take some responsibility, lose their guilt, and start breaking bad relationship habits…a welcoming guide that gives readers a long view of human relationships." "Well-written…The authors explain the dynamics of these patterns in practical language and offer a variety of tools…Philip Van Munching handles the narration with professional ease and a conversational tone. He's easy to hear from start to finish."
