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Summary: Where to turn for advice about love that works? Here!
Review: Reading this book is like journeying to the most exciting "school of life" imaginable -- to learn painlessly, thoroughly, and once and for all, about making love work.Understanding the five stages of love, as explained by Doctors Sherven and Sniechowski, will help you more in your daily life than anything you've ever read, seen or experienced. This time you're going to get what you need. It's thrilling. And it works. I've read this book so many times, that my mind automatically goes back to it whenever I get to a troubled point in my marriage. But don't troubled times in a marriage vanish after reading this book? Uh uh. This book is about human beings, not ethereal spiritual creatures. The point is, though, that being troubled about inevitable differences between two people DOES vanish. And that frees you up to actually work on your differences and find a way to turn them into greater intimacy. Be Loved for Who You Really Are is so different from anything else I've read. It's lively as hell and anything but pedantic. The authors are people first, doctors second. They put themselves into the book. That means, right from the outset, you aren't alone. They're right there with you -- sympathizing, empathizing, encouraging, supporting -- and most important -- guiding and informing. I love the underlying theme of this book; you can't fail at love. That isn't hype. The book lets you see how, if you put yourself out there in a real and clear way, you might not always get the results you want, but you won't fail. You won't let yourself down. Read this book if greater intimacy is one of your most important goals. This is a brilliant, simple and wondrous roadmap to how to give yourself the greatest gift of all -- being loved for who you are.
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Summary: Where to turn for advice about love that works? Here!
Review: Reading this book is like journeying to the most exciting "school of life" imaginable -- to learn painlessly, thoroughly, and once and for all, about making love work. Understanding the five stages of love, as explained by Doctors Sherven and Sniechowski, will help you more in your daily life than anything you've ever read, seen or experienced. This time you're going to get what you need. It's thrilling. And it works. I've read this book so many times, that my mind automatically goes back to it whenever I get to a troubled point in my marriage. But don't troubled times in a marriage vanish after reading this book? Uh uh. This book is about human beings, not ethereal spiritual creatures. The point is, though, that being troubled about inevitable differences between two people DOES vanish. And that frees you up to actually work on your differences and find a way to turn them into greater intimacy. Be Loved for Who You Really Are is so different from anything else I've read. It's lively as hell and anything but pedantic. The authors are people first, doctors second. They put themselves into the book. That means, right from the outset, you aren't alone. They're right there with you -- sympathizing, empathizing, encouraging, supporting -- and most important -- guiding and informing. I love the underlying theme of this book; you can't fail at love. That isn't hype. The book lets you see how, if you put yourself out there in a real and clear way, you might not always get the results you want, but you won't fail. You won't let yourself down. Read this book if greater intimacy is one of your most important goals. This is a brilliant, simple and wondrous roadmap to how to give yourself the greatest gift of all -- being loved for who you are.
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Summary: SIMPLY THE BEST
Review: Simply THE BEST BOOK on love and relationships available today. A beautifully written tour through the real-life challenges and pleasures of lasting love. BE LOVED FOR WHO YOU REALLY ARE offers an understanding of why "good turns bad" so often and how you can achieve a love beyong anything you have imagined before. It's worked for my husband & I, and for the many couples I work with in my practice. A MUST READ for anyone serious about experiencing a true, lasting love. The best investment you will ever make.
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Summary: Principles of Intimacy Good for Lovers and for Friends
Review: The "key notes" of the description of this book reveal that mankind may have taken itself for granted in relying upon far different visual and auditory cues that ignore the emotional content of relationships through which people make connections, typically, and through which relationships are usually maintained over longer periods. Where commitment is present, the score is not so much in the receiving as it is in the giving, and the timing may enhance relations but does not typically remove the vitality of the importance of the intimacy brought to a relationship. This self centered intimacy that looks outward rather than inward produces the freedom to make a commitment as well as the confidence that is built from making it, because it is a personal decision and not one that relies upon the other for reinforcement. Decisions made upon the basis of another person's perceptions cannot give the trust or the relaxed abilility to love without condition, by definition. Ultimately, loving is a personal decision made alone whether returned or not, and since only a potential expectation is lost if unrequited love is the result, the integrity of the value of the love recognized and maintained in dignity cannot be lost because it reflects personal needs, desires, principles and outlook. Hence, it works well whether for lovers or for friends. The authors show how to explore the realm of quality personal loving in such an atmosphere and how to assess its content.
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Summary: Principles of Intimacy Good for Lovers and for Friends
Review: The "key notes" of the description of this book reveal that mankind may have taken itself for granted in relying upon far different visual and auditory cues that ignore the emotional content of relationships through which people make connections, typically, and through which relationships are usually maintained over longer periods. Where commitment is present, the score is not so much in the receiving as it is in the giving, and the timing may enhance relations but does not typically remove the vitality of the importance of the intimacy brought to a relationship. This self centered intimacy that looks outward rather than inward produces the freedom to make a commitment as well as the confidence that is built from making it, because it is a personal decision and not one that relies upon the other for reinforcement. Decisions made upon the basis of another person's perceptions cannot give the trust or the relaxed abilility to love without condition, by definition. Ultimately, loving is a personal decision made alone whether returned or not, and since only a potential expectation is lost if unrequited love is the result, the integrity of the value of the love recognized and maintained in dignity cannot be lost because it reflects personal needs, desires, principles and outlook. Hence, it works well whether for lovers or for friends. The authors show how to explore the realm of quality personal loving in such an atmosphere and how to assess its content.
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Summary: the magic of differences
Review: This book is a great read for individuals or couples who want to explore the path of twists and turns in relationships. It is one of those books you want to read and re-read. Very enlightening -very helpful in making a plan to stay together.
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Summary: Fresh Perspective on Differences
Review: This book is a refreshing alternative if you are worn out from trying to change, mold, or manipulate yourself or someone else into being what you want in order to fit your romantic picture. The four part model takes the reader through the stages to help learn to embrace rather than resist differences between people in intimate relationships. Jim and Judith, a married couple, use examples from their own marriage as well as cases from their practice to teach us how to discuss and appreciate differences. A couple who really walks their talk emphasizes getting back to the basics of fun and love so your partnership can grow and flourish.
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Summary: Never fail at Love?!
Review: This is not your run of the mill "how to" book on love, but a book that guides you through the spiritual journey of how to love and to be loved. The authors share personal anectodes, and stories of other couples, which helps brings the book to a real personal level. They send the message that, if you honor your self and others, you can never really fail at love...what a beautiful thing!
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Summary: Never fail at Love?!
Review: This is not your run of the mill "how to" book on love, but a book that guides you through the spiritual journey of how to love and to be loved. The authors share personal anectodes, and stories of other couples, which helps brings the book to a real personal level. They send the message that, if you honor your self and others, you can never really fail at love...what a beautiful thing!
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