Family & Relationships

In 1994, Dr. John Gottman and his colleagues at the University of Washingto— made a startling announcement: Through scientific observation and mathematical analysis, they could predict—with more than 90 percent accuracy—whether a marriage would succeed or fail. more...

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What love is, why love is born, why it sometimes grows, and why it sometimes dies. Have you ever wondered how romantic love evolves? What the difference is between mature and immature love? What role sex plays in romantic love, and whether love necessarily implies sexual exclusivity? And, most important, how can we make love last? Originally published in 1980, this updated edition of The Psychology of Romantic Love explores the nature of romantic love on many levels-the philosophical, the historical, the sociological, and the physiological. Nathaniel Branden explains why so many people say that romantic love is just not possible in today's world and-drawing on his experience with thousands of couples-finds that such love is still a possibility for anyone who understands its essence and is willing to accept its challenges. Branden sees it as a pathway not only to extraordinary joy but also to profound self-discovery. His vision of love is thoroughly appropriate to our time and grounded in our humanness. more...

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1. Stupid Secrets - Withholding important information for fear of rejection 2. Stupid Egotism - Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you 3. Stupid Pettiness - Making a big deal out of the small stuff 4. Stupid Power - Always trying to be in control 5. Stupid Priorities - Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship 6. Stupid Happiness - Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good 7. Stupid Excuses - Not being accountable for bad behavior 8. Stupid Liaisons - Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship 9. Stupid Mismatch - Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses 10. Stupid Breakups - Disconnection for all the wrong reasons more...

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This singular guide presents the straightforward facts on affairs, as well as advice to affairees and spouses on how to cope with them. Since 60% of marriages are affected by affairs, you should know the facts:.: Women under 30 are as likely as men to have an affair.; Love affairs are different from sex affairs.; Most affairs last between and three years, but the consequences can last a lifetime.; Fewer than 10% of affairees divorce their spouses then marry their lover.; Over 75% of those who do divorce and marry their lover divorce again.; Nearly 80% of those who divorce during an affair are sorry later.; Most marriages survive affairs. If you want to stay married, you can.; Prevention works. You can -- and should -- affair-proof your marriage right now. more...

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The Guy's Guide to Romance is an indispensable handbook filled with fundamentals that every man can use to enter into or maintain a happy, healthy relationship. Divided into 11 rules, The Guy's Guide to Romance helps you cater to your girlfriend's wants and needs and teaches you how to get her to do the same for you. You'll learn how to handle arguments and jealousy, how to live together without driving each other crazy, and how to balance your social life with your romantic life. From the first date to the marriage proposal, from meeting her family to keeping the relationship exciting, The Guy's Guide to Romance is essential reading for every man who wants to get a great girl—and keep her. more...

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