Love Relationships

Does loving yourself seem unreachable? Feeling crushed by harsh self-judgments and suffocated by self-hatred? You may be surprised at how simple loving yourself again (or for the first time) can be. If you're sick and tired of the "just think positive thoughts" approach and hungry for something substantial that works long-term, you're in the right place.

Updated 2024. Lyn Kelley, MFT, Ph.D., Counselor and Certified Relationship Coach wrote this book for women who want to be in committed, monogamous, satisfying relationships; however, the principles apply to ALL relationships. The most important decision a woman will ever make in her lifetime is choosing a life mate. And if she’s already chosen one, the next most important decision a woman can make is use my strategies to get him to want her! This book will help empower you and ensure that your mate loves you, commits to you, and consistently treats you with dignity, honor, respect. Rich ...

Often in our romantic relationships we long for deep connection, but we don't know how to communicate well, and sometimes even withhold what we're really thinking and feeling. As couples, we don't stop to think how important our conversations are. And we certainly don't understand that what we talk about and how we talk about them determine whether our relationships will thrive, flatline, or fail. In Fierce Love, Susan Scott guides couples through conversations that lead to deep connection and lasting commitment.

Tim Sanders, Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo!, puts forth a wildly original idea: It pays to be nice. Sanders shows how being a "lovecat" will help you accomplish your goals, both in and out of the office.

When Tyson Trice finds himself tossed into the wealthy community of Pacific Hills, he expects not to belong. Not that he cares. After recovering from being shot and surviving the rough streets of Lindenwood, he doesn’t care about anyone or anything. Golden girl Nandy Smith has spent most of her life building the pristine image it takes to make it in Pacific Hills. After learning that her parents are taking in a troubled teen boy, Nandy fears her summer plans and her reputation will go up in flames.

In 'Anxious Attachment Recovery and Healing,' you’ll discover a transformative journey towards greater emotional well-being and secure, loving relationships. This comprehensive guide offers insights, strategies, and practical exercises to help you overcome anxiety and overthinking in your relationships and develop a more secure sense of self and connection with your loved ones.

She gave up the spotlight to protect her heart. Now the past is demanding an encore. Once destined for Broadway stardom, Francesca “Frankie” Lombardi left New York—and dancing—behind after a devastating betrayal stole her spark. Reinvented as the glamorous wife of NASA astronaut Ed Maxwell, Frankie plays the role of confident hostess and loyal friend in Stardust Beach. But behind her flawless façade is a woman still aching from loss… and terrified to hope for more. Her marriage is quietly unraveling under the weight of unspoken grief, and the life she’s built feels as fragile ...

At thirty-seven, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo was content to be single. She was fulfilled by her work on the neuroscience of romantic love—how finding and growing with a partner literally reshapes our brains. That was, until she met the foremost neuroscientist of loneliness. A whirlwind romance led to marriage, to sharing an office at the University of Chicago. After seven years of being inseparable at work and home, she lost her beloved husband following a devastating battle with cancer.

When Simon decides to go on an emotional pilgrimage, he does not expect the company of three gorgeous women. The successful thirty-three-year-old tech entrepreneur lives a lonely, unfulfilled life after ending his relationship with Joanne, his ex-girlfriend, years ago. An unexpected encounter with Joanne's colleague makes him realize how much he has lost and sparks his desire to reconnect with the love of his life by following her footsteps and visiting the places she has been to. Simon undertakes a journey to Patagonia, where Joanne had gone and never returned. On the trip, Simon meets ...

We humans all need to have a secure emotional connection. For we women, this is the search for the anchor for our personal development as an adult. Here, we assume that all people around us are developing into maturity...In reality, there are people who don’t know how to process their own emotions and use their partner’s emotions to regulate themselves. They are people emotionally stuck in childhood issues of such severity that they can’t grow up and thus will engage in relations of power and control. For young women who are still learning the ropes of sexual connection, it can be ...

Years of counseling enabled Dr. Henry Cloud to observe people trying to work out the most important issues of life. If we sincerely want to "get life right" and quit repeating the same mistakes, 9 Things You Simply Must Do provides the practical guidance we need to live life to its fullest.

After helping Astrid conquer Cerro Torre, Simon and his female companions head north to search for his ex-girlfriend Joanne, who vanished in Patagonia. They arrive at a cherry orchard where Joanne once stayed and meet the enigmatic Roux sisters. Sophia and Amelia abandoned their modern life in France to embrace a simple, rustic existence in the South American wilderness. Though equally beautiful and spirited, the sisters share a bitter rivalry. Simon finds himself both flattered and unsettled as they openly compete for his attention. During his stay at the orchard, Simon grows increasingly ...

Over the course of five years, Elizabeth Greenwood followed the ups and downs of five couples who met during incarceration. In Love Lockdown, she pulls back the curtain on the lives of the husbands and wives supporting some of the 2.3 million people in prisons around the United States. In the vein of Modern Love, this book shines a light on how these relationships reflect the desire and delusion we all experience in our romantic pairings.

En La maestría del amor, don Miguel Ruiz ilumina las creencias y las suposiciones basadas en el miedo que socavan el amor y que conducen al sufrimiento y la desdicha en nuestras relaciones. A través de historias perspicaces que nos hacen llegar su mensaje, nos enseña a sanar nuestras heridas emocionales, a recobrar la libertad y la dicha que nos pertenecen por derecho propio y a restaurar el espíritu lúdico que resulta tan vital en las relaciones amorosas.

Embrace who you are with this guided self-love workbook for women. Discover how much there is to love about yourself using this practical workbook for women of all ages. You’ll embark on your journey of self-discovery by learning what self-love is and then immersing yourself in exercises to help you build your self-esteem and improve your relationships.

Previous editions of The Loving Dominant taught more than 40,000 people the fundamentals of safe, affectionate dominance and submission. Now, John and Libby Warren, two of the scene's most respected educators, have updated this seminal work for a new generation of practitioners. Includes an all-new chapter on partner-finding, plus new information on electricity play, ethical play with multiple partners, water sports, kinky digital photography, and more!

A fake marriage with a single-dad hockey heartthrob—what’s the worst that could happen? 🏒💍🔥 Kenneth Salas is having the worst day of his life. A phone call, a custody battle, and a play he never saw coming hit him all at once—forcing him to act fast. With no other options, he does what any desperate man would do: he knocks on his neighbor’s door, son in arms, with a crazy idea on his lips.Jamie was already on the edge of a meltdown. Quitting her job? Fine. Ruining her favorite blouse? Not okay. Snapping her heel in the middle of a crosswalk? The last straw. But nothing ...

Rosa Barocio dedica este libro a los abuelos en una época de grandes cambios para la familia. En una sociedad en donde cada vez más madres trabajan, los abuelos se convierten en un apoyo importante en el cuidado de los nietos. Para que la relación entre los padres y lo abuelos sea armoniosa, ambos deben mantener límites personales sanos. Con gran sentido del humor y muchas anécdotas, la autora nos lleva a reflexionar, a cuestionarnos y a desechar viejos patrones que hacen daño. Ser abuelo se convierte en una segunda oportunidad para amar con un amor maduro, pero responsable.

Do you lie awake at night, replaying every conversation? Analyzing every word, every pause, wondering if you did something wrong? Are you constantly on edge, searching for subtle ‘signs’—a sigh, a delayed text, a mood change—even when everything seems fine? Is the stress of overthinking wearing you down? Draining you mentally and physically? Step into a world free of relationship anxiety and overthinking. Discover proven tools to stop toxic thoughts and foster deep, fulfilling connections. Learn simple, transformative techniques for building emotional stability and thriving in love.

Women want to be in love, get married, and live happily ever after. Yet disrespect for men and disregard for the value, feelings, and needs of husbands has fast become the standard for male-female relations in America. Those two attitudes clash in unfortunate ways to create struggle and strife in what could be a beautiful relationship.