Reconcilable Differences by Andrew Christensen

Reconcilable Differences by Andrew Christensen

Winner of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Seal of Merit! Every couple has arguments, but what happens when recurring battles begin to feel like full-scale war? Do you retreat in hurt and angry silence, hoping that a spouse who "just doesn't get it" will eventually see things your way? Spend the time between skirmishes gathering evidence that you're right? Demand some immediate changes--or else? Whether due to innate personality traits or emotional vulnerabilities, there are some aspects of our behaviour that are difficult to alter. But these differences do not have to get in the way of healthy, happy, and long-lasting romance. This practical guide offers new solutions for couples frustrated by continual attempts to make each other change. Aided by thought-provoking exercises and lots of real-life examples, readers will learn why they keep having the same fights again and again; how to keep small incompatibilities from causing big problems; and how true acceptance can restore health to their relationships.

'One virtue of the book is its utter realism..[It] offers a slew of tools that couples can use to reconcile their differences without the help of a therapist.' - Jane Brody, The New York Times

'This book speaks directly to the heart ... Readers will learn how to heal their relationships and create the intimacy they want.' - John Gottman, PhD, author of Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

'Packed with data, wisdom, and common sense.' - Polly Drew, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'The most intelligent text available on the topic of romantic relationships, this book will stimulate thought and discussion among graduate students and advanced undergraduates. It is required reading in my own course on social relationships.' - Joseph Kasof, PhD, University of California, Irvine

'This well-researched and well-written book is exactly what quarreling couples need to extricate themselves from tangles of blame and accusation. It is not just a pep talk, but a practical, hands-on guide for all couples with conflicts-which is to say, all couples.' - Carol Tavris, PhD, author of Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion

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ISBN 13	9781572305090
ISBN 10	1572305096
Title	Reconcilable Differences
Author	Andrew Christensen
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Guilford Publications
Year published	2002-07-25
Number of pages	332
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