Power Love: Use Your Brain to Be Your Best Self and Create Your Ideal Relationship
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (762 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 048681940X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ever wonder why your self-control, rationality, and compassion seem to go out the window when dealing with your partner? Couples therapist and psychiatrist Steven Stosny explains it all in this revelatory book about the divide between our adult and our toddler brains. You'll feel like you have a personal coach guiding you to better times!" — Michele Weiner-Davis, author of Divorce Busting and The Sex-Starved Marriage"Stosny has broken new ground for individuals moving forward from any type of betrayal or violation of the intimate bonds of relationships. Too often, conflict in our intimate relationships reactivates our least-regulated "toddler" side, bringing out an instinctive desire to assert our own way and make everything a zero-sum game. Dr. Stosny shows the way toward overcoming these destructive impulses and nurturing our more loving and clear-eyed inclinations. Drawing upon his decades of experience in working with troubled marriages, he distills his insights into an actionable guide for embracing our best impulses in our relationships.Power Love is a valuable guide for married and live-in couples wh
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