Building Relationships

You might think that perfect harmony is the defining characteristic of healthy relationships, but the truth is that human interactions are messy, complicated, and confusing. And according to renowned psychologist Ed Tronick and pediatrician Claudia Gold, that is not only okay, it is actually crucial to our social and emotional development. In The Power of Discord they show how working through the inevitable dissonance of human connection is the path to better relationships with romantic partners, family, friends, and colleagues.

What makes a marriage thrive? In Him and Her: Building Conjugal Harmony in Orthodox Marriage, Father Feodor Sadovici—an acclaimed Orthodox author known for his profound storytelling and spiritual insights—offers timeless wisdom to help couples navigate the joys and challenges of married life. From building mutual understanding to resolving inevitable conflicts, managing in-law relationships, and fostering a home filled with love and grace, this book is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to strengthen their bond. Whether you’re newlywed, experienced in marriage, or preparing to ...

Everyone thrives on love, comfort, and the safety of family, friends, and community. But if you are denied these basic comforts early in life through a lack of physical affection or emotional bonding, you may develop intense fears of abandonment that can last well into adulthood - fears so powerful that they can actually cause you to push people away. If you suffer from fears of abandonment, you may have underlying feelings of anger, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, and grief.

Relationships are usually the most important part of a person’s life. But they’re often stressful and frustrating, or simply awkward, distant, and lonely. We feel the weight of things unsaid, needs unmet, conflicts unresolved. It’s easy to feel stuck.

Amid the complexities of modern relationships, loneliness epidemics, and online dating burnout, there's a refreshing alternative: going Solo. "Solos," as coined by behavioral economist Peter McGraw, are people who choose to lead their lives authentically, purposefully, and passionately outside the confines of traditional relationship labels. In a world built for two, Solos break the rules and hold space for every type of individual—single and not.

★★★★★ Self-Esteem Strength: Essential Techniques For Building Rock Solid Confidence To Overcome Obstacles and Enjoy The Life You’ve Always Wanted ★★★★★ See why other readers love Self-Esteem Strength: "using this well-written guide will ultimately build the confidence you desire." - William "Excellent read on how to get to know your real self, build your confidence and consequently find your personal success." - Bernard "Great book on self esteem. Actionable and no fluff read. You can start using the techniques right away" - Eugene Successful people from Steve Jobs to ...

In "Building a Love Blueprint: Unveiling the Secrets to Creating Lasting Relationships," author Shari Richardson audelves into the fascinating concept of a love blueprint and guides readers on a transformative journey towards constructing their own blueprint for lasting, fulfilling relationships. Drawing upon extensive research, personal experiences, and interviews with renowned relationship experts, this non-fiction book offers invaluable insights into what it takes to build strong and enduring bonds with our partners. Gone are the days of relying on luck or trial and error in ...

Attention all who yearn for a deeper understanding of the intricate dance of human relationships: Do you often find yourself oscillating between the urge for closeness and the impulse to retreat? Are you constantly navigating a maze of unpredictable emotions and attachments? You're not alone. In the heart of these perplexing dynamics lie the mechanisms of attachment, and this book meticulously breaks down the pivotal role they play. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll discover: The very fabric of attachment, starting from the cradle to the complexities of adult life. Real-life stories ...

Unlock the secrets to a harmonious family life with Healing the Parent-Child Relationship. This transformative eBook is your essential guide to repairing, nurturing, and strengthening the bond you share with your child. Dive deep into practical strategies and insightful knowledge crafted to support parents through the challenging yet rewarding journey of parenthood. In the first chapter, gain a foundational understanding of the parent-child bond by exploring the importance of trust and recognizing the signs of a strained relationship. Learn to rebuild this critical trust with consistency, ...

In Deeper Than Money, Elise demystifies finance for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of guilt around spending. Part practical guide to finance and part motivational kick in the butt to set yourself up for success, this book is all about showing how to live your life, love your finances, and make money matter less. It’ll have you ready to talk about money at brunch with your friends, and finally allow you to get ahead with money—without skipping the mimosa.

Dive into the labyrinth of modern relationships with "Nurturing Healthy Connections", a comprehensive guide that encourages growth, resilience, and authentic linkages. Navigate the complexities of the contemporary dating scene, unravel the mysteries of self-awareness, and master the art of effective communication through this illuminating tome. Every chapter hinges on the cornerstone of fostering emotional empathy and understanding emotional needs, bringing you a step closer to achieving enduring connections. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to exploring the crucial aspect of ...

Renowned child-development expert Dr. Karyn Purvis gives you practical advice and powerful tools you can use to encourage secure attachment in your family. You will benefit from Karyn’s decades of clinical research and real-world experience. Coauthor Lisa Qualls demonstrates how you can successfully implement these strategies in your home, just as she did in hers. You will learn how to simplify your approach using scripts, nurture your child, combat chronic fear, teach respect, and develop other valuable tools to facilitate a healing connection with your child.

What entrepreneur or founder doesn't aspire to build the next Amazon, Facebook, or Airbnb? Yet those who actually manage to do so are exceedingly rare. So what separates the start-ups that get disrupted and disappear from the ones who grow to become global giants? The secret is blitzscaling: a set of techniques for scaling up at a dizzying pace that blows competitors out of the water.

The New York Times best-selling author of It's Called Work for a Reason! and star of the A&E's reality show Big Spender cleans up America's personal-finance crisis with a butt-kicking, straight-talking, proven approach to prosperity.

Nearly half of working women in the United States are now their household's main breadwinner. And yet, the majority of women still aren't being brought up to think like breadwinners. In fact, they're actually discouraged - by institutional bias and subconscious beliefs - from building their own wealth, pursuing their full earning potential, and providing for themselves and others financially. In Think Like a Breadwinner, financial expert Jennifer Barrett reframes what it really means to be a breadwinner.

Struggling to get more out of life? Learn an easy approach to blazing a trail to personal fulfilment and prosperity. Can’t seem to find your path? Longing to discover the real you? Need a way to break free from mediocrity? Award-winning sociology professor and community champion, Dr. Mirella Baker Bemmel’s focus on personal development has helped thousands discover their authentic selves and liberate their true passion. Now she’s sharing her uniquely relatable metaphor to help you transform your life and realize purposeful dreams. Building Blocks to an Abundant Life is an innovative ...

With Dr. Harley's expert guidance, couples will be able to avoid the major causes of marital unhappiness and disappointment. Instead of tearing their marriage apart, they will learn to build it into the marriage they had needed and wanted. This book is a perfect companion to His Needs, Her Needs and will be useful to pastors, counselors, and couples.

For more than 25 years, Your Money or Your Life has been considered the go-to book for taking back your life by changing your relationship with money. Hundreds of thousands of people have followed this nine-step program, learning to live more deliberately and meaningfully with Vicki Robin’s guidance. This fully revised and updated edition with a foreword by Mr. Money Mustache is the ultimate makeover of this best-selling classic, ensuring that its time-tested wisdom applies to people of all ages.

You Are Worth It is a memoir about the War in Afghanistan and Kyle’s heroics, yes, but it also is a manual for living. Organized around the credos that have guided Kyle’s life (from “Don’t Hide Your Scars” to “Call Your Mom”), the book encourages us to become our best selves in the time we've been given on earth.

How to build & manage relationships