It’s a very important distinction; manipulating your partner may get your needs met, but it’s not healthy for your partner or your relationship. It's probably great whether or not you are in a relationship as the first thing we need to learn is to honour ourselves.

Attachment Theory John Bowlby, an influential British psychiatrist, is best known as the originator of “attachment theory” (Bowlby 1969). But as long as you expect your partner to think and feel and act just like you, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment and frustration.It's probably one of the best books out there on the subject of relationships (and better than general self help books).

Our default is to get trapped inside-the-mind: we give it all our attention, take it very seriously, believe the things it says to us, and obey what it tells us to do. For new ACT couple therapists looking for exercises to do in the session or give as homework, and for people struggling in a committed relationship, it would be equally useful. And the stress and tedium of everyday life and work can often drive a wedge between even the most devoted couples.From our very first fairy tales, in which the prince and princess lived happily ever after, to the Hollywood endings of most popular movies, books, and TV shows, we hear and see the same old myths again and again. like understanding the weather: no matter how much insight you have into its origins and how it operates, you can’t control it; you can only control the way that you respond to it. The inconvenient truth is there’s no such thing as a perfect partner, all couples fight, and feelings of love come and go like the weather.

A must-read for anyone who wants to improve their relationship, and an invaluable resource for professionals who work with couples. How much time have you wasted in your life watching TV, surfing the net, scrolling through social media, or reading trashy magazines as a way to avoid boredom,Or the maiden’s pure silk dress is actu ally cheap nylon, and her long golden locks are really a wig. We’ll have different wants and desires, competing needs and goals, oppos ing opinions and attitudes.

You'll be given all the tools and techniques you need to build your relationship and create a connection that is deep, fulfilling, and lasting. But dwelling on this dilemma repeatedly throughout the day, going over and over it in your head , is only likely to stress you out without helping you reach a clear decision.

relationships, and both got different results from doing so, you naturally came to different conclusions about what you can expect from your partner and what the best ways are to get your needs met. ACT with Love will show you how If you’re looking to increase feelings of intimacy, love, and connection with your partner, this book has everything you need to get started— together .