{"title":"Terry Real","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful work of Terry Real, a renowned relationship therapist and author. Delve into his books on modern relationships, men's mental health, and achieving relational wholeness. 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The good news: Warmer, closer, more passionate relationships are possible if you have the right tools.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In his transformative book \u003ci\u003eUs,\u003c\/i\u003e Real brilliantly observes how our winner-takes-all culture infiltrates families with devastating results: repetitive fights that go nowhere, or a distant relationship in which partners end up living \"alone together.\" With deft insight, humor, and charm, Real guides you to transform your relationship into one that's based on compassion, collaboration, and closeness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Us\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking guide to a new science-backed skillset--one that will allow you to get past your knee-jerk reactions and tap into your wiser, more collaborative self. With a novelist's flair, Real shares the stories of couples whose relationships have been saved by these skills and pans out to the culture that reinforces our dysfunction. If you and your partner are backed into separate corners of \"you\" and \"me,\" this book will show the way back to \"us.\" With \u003ci\u003eUs,\u003c\/i\u003e your true relationship can begin.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49508278141201,"sku":"CIN0593233670VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49566820565265,"sku":"CIN0593233670G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49579304681745,"sku":"GOR012693954","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49625432850705,"sku":"GOR013694860","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50332695134481,"sku":"CIN0593233670A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51004187345169,"sku":"NIN9780593233672","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52494988280081,"sku":"GOR012921346","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ LIKE_NEW \/ SBYB","offer_id":52891834450193,"sku":"CIN0593233670LN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0593233670.jpg?v=1751040937"},{"product_id":"fierce-intimacy-standing-up-to-one-another-with-love-cd-9781683641575","title":"Fierce Intimacy","description":"Proven Skills for Navigating the Real Challenges of Intimate Relationships   What does it take for couples to sustain love? How can you deepen your relationship even when you and your partner disagree, fight, or let each other down? \"Intimacy isn’t something you have. It’s something you do,\" teaches Terry Real. \"It’s a minute-by-minute practice of connecting to others through empathy, vulnerability, and accountability.\" With Fierce Intimacy, this renowned author offers a revolutionary way of living in connection—one that allows you to cherish your partner, yourself, and your relationship in equal measure.  How to Communicate with Love and Respect—Even When You Argue   Terry’s approach to relationship is called \"full-respect living\"—to skillfully and honestly assert your needs while also honoring your partner’s needs. In these six sessions, he presents invaluable training for individuals and couples on developing the skills necessary for this authentic way of connecting. You’ll begin by learning how to clear away the outdated beliefs and habits that keep you from developing healthy self-esteem. Then Terry will help you and your partner transform the Five Losing Strategies that sabotage relationships into the Five Winning Strategies that lead to clear communication, trust, and mutual support.   \"When we dare to be more vulnerable and open and honest, we are forging new territory,\" says Terry Real. Whether you’re still seeking a partner or want to breathe new life into your existing relationship, Fierce Intimacy brings you essential tools for connecting with true respect, uncompromising honesty, and ever-deepening love.  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