false 169864 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 169864 4 1837584 2001 Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships total:148|5:33|4:57|3:45|2:9|1:4| 148 550 216 23 78380 3.72 5947 1769 75679663 901543 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.76 99 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 4 0 false Wed Oct 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 25 11:17:50 -0700 2009 Wed Nov 04 14:41:24 -0800 2009 40890584 1212831 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 3 0 false Thu Dec 25 14:38:52 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 25 14:03:54 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 25 14:38:52 -0800 2008 48628407 1649368 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 4 0 false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Sun Mar 08 15:47:29 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 08 15:47:57 -0700 2009 51853557 1959752 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 5 0 false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Apr 07 15:12:00 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 07 15:12:39 -0700 2009 58287591 2353632 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 3 0 false Fri May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 03 08:39:16 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 03 08:39:48 -0700 2009 42020427 1865674 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 5 0 false Mon Jan 05 16:32:24 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 05 16:32:36 -0800 2009 Great Book!!]]> 27370154 1332807 2245637 7 <![CDATA[10 Stupid Things Couples Do To Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2245637.10_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_To_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.64 45 10 Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships. While Dr. Laura Schlessinger excels at placing blame, her bluntness can be refreshing, and with chapter titles like "stupid priorities," "stupid egotism," and "stupid liaisons," you know right where she stands on issues like career commitment, perceived selfishness, and extramarital relationships.

Much of the book has been created from letters written by listeners of her show. These personal anecdotes are used to illustrate points and provide examples we can all relate to; given their tremendous variety, you're sure to find some that click with you. They make the book an easily absorbed read and provide a welcome break from Schlessinger's angry tirades on premarital sex, addiction, and the general "stupidity" of the human race. Behind her anger, you'll find suggestions on taking time to really listen to each other, ways to respect each other's needs without catering to selfishness, and a firm belief that relationships are nearly always worth saving. --Jill Lightner

]]> 2001 3 0 false Tue Jul 15 18:21:14 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 16 13:31:55 -0700 2008 more...]]> 36626697 1600458 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 4 0 false Wed Dec 17 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Oct 31 09:27:09 -0700 2008 Wed Dec 17 11:49:18 -0800 2008 more...]]> 25634999 1271863 2245637 7 <![CDATA[10 Stupid Things Couples Do To Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2245637.10_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_To_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 10 Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships. While Dr. Laura Schlessinger excels at placing blame, her bluntness can be refreshing, and with chapter titles like "stupid priorities," "stupid egotism," and "stupid liaisons," you know right where she stands on issues like career commitment, perceived selfishness, and extramarital relationships.

Much of the book has been created from letters written by listeners of her show. These personal anecdotes are used to illustrate points and provide examples we can all relate to; given their tremendous variety, you're sure to find some that click with you. They make the book an easily absorbed read and provide a welcome break from Schlessinger's angry tirades on premarital sex, addiction, and the general "stupidity" of the human race. Behind her anger, you'll find suggestions on taking time to really listen to each other, ways to respect each other's needs without catering to selfishness, and a firm belief that relationships are nearly always worth saving. --Jill Lightner

]]> 2001 4 0 false Thu Jul 18 00:00:00 -0700 2002 Thu Jun 26 22:41:23 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 26 22:43:15 -0700 2008
There is some of her usual woman bashing in this book, but if I remember correctly...more...]]> 27957146 1353301 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 3 0 false Mon Jul 21 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 22 10:06:11 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 22 10:07:55 -0700 2008 9924818 94690 2245637 7 <![CDATA[10 Stupid Things Couples Do To Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2245637.10_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_To_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 10 Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships. While Dr. Laura Schlessinger excels at placing blame, her bluntness can be refreshing, and with chapter titles like "stupid priorities," "stupid egotism," and "stupid liaisons," you know right where she stands on issues like career commitment, perceived selfishness, and extramarital relationships.

Much of the book has been created from letters written by listeners of her show. These personal anecdotes are used to illustrate points and provide examples we can all relate to; given their tremendous variety, you're sure to find some that click with you. They make the book an easily absorbed read and provide a welcome break from Schlessinger's angry tirades on premarital sex, addiction, and the general "stupidity" of the human race. Behind her anger, you'll find suggestions on taking time to really listen to each other, ways to respect each other's needs without catering to selfishness, and a firm belief that relationships are nearly always worth saving. --Jill Lightner

]]> 2001 0 0 false Mon Jan 21 18:59:42 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 04 08:06:05 -0800 2007 Mon Jan 21 18:59:15 -0800 2008 I did enjoy some of her examples. Some of us put up with a lot more than others.]]> 1684871 118026 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 5 0 false Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Tue Jun 05 13:39:01 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 20:47:05 -0800 2009
I would have saved myself a lot of pain and TIME!!!!!

I love this chick (Dr. Laura)!]]> 22553169 868225 2245637 7 <![CDATA[10 Stupid Things Couples Do To Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2245637.10_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_To_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 10 Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships. While Dr. Laura Schlessinger excels at placing blame, her bluntness can be refreshing, and with chapter titles like "stupid priorities," "stupid egotism," and "stupid liaisons," you know right where she stands on issues like career commitment, perceived selfishness, and extramarital relationships.

Much of the book has been created from letters written by listeners of her show. These personal anecdotes are used to illustrate points and provide examples we can all relate to; given their tremendous variety, you're sure to find some that click with you. They make the book an easily absorbed read and provide a welcome break from Schlessinger's angry tirades on premarital sex, addiction, and the general "stupidity" of the human race. Behind her anger, you'll find suggestions on taking time to really listen to each other, ways to respect each other's needs without catering to selfishness, and a firm belief that relationships are nearly always worth saving. --Jill Lightner

]]> 2001 2 0 false Mon May 19 09:51:54 -0700 2008 Mon May 19 09:51:54 -0700 2008 34545106 1012135 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 4 0 false Sat Oct 04 20:03:50 -0700 2008 Sat Oct 04 20:04:56 -0700 2008 28879481 946939 2245637 7 <![CDATA[10 Stupid Things Couples Do To Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2245637.10_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_To_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 10 Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships. While Dr. Laura Schlessinger excels at placing blame, her bluntness can be refreshing, and with chapter titles like "stupid priorities," "stupid egotism," and "stupid liaisons," you know right where she stands on issues like career commitment, perceived selfishness, and extramarital relationships.

Much of the book has been created from letters written by listeners of her show. These personal anecdotes are used to illustrate points and provide examples we can all relate to; given their tremendous variety, you're sure to find some that click with you. They make the book an easily absorbed read and provide a welcome break from Schlessinger's angry tirades on premarital sex, addiction, and the general "stupidity" of the human race. Behind her anger, you'll find suggestions on taking time to really listen to each other, ways to respect each other's needs without catering to selfishness, and a firm belief that relationships are nearly always worth saving. --Jill Lightner

]]> 2001 3 0 false Thu Jul 31 09:53:28 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 31 09:54:32 -0700 2008 9656719 343414 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 3 0 false Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed Nov 28 10:02:19 -0800 2007 Wed Nov 28 10:11:46 -0800 2007 33872118 343452 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 2 0 false Thu Sep 25 23:14:35 -0700 2008 Thu Sep 25 23:15:30 -0700 2008 25748814 968140 2245637 7 <![CDATA[10 Stupid Things Couples Do To Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2245637.10_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_To_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 10 Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships. While Dr. Laura Schlessinger excels at placing blame, her bluntness can be refreshing, and with chapter titles like "stupid priorities," "stupid egotism," and "stupid liaisons," you know right where she stands on issues like career commitment, perceived selfishness, and extramarital relationships.

Much of the book has been created from letters written by listeners of her show. These personal anecdotes are used to illustrate points and provide examples we can all relate to; given their tremendous variety, you're sure to find some that click with you. They make the book an easily absorbed read and provide a welcome break from Schlessinger's angry tirades on premarital sex, addiction, and the general "stupidity" of the human race. Behind her anger, you'll find suggestions on taking time to really listen to each other, ways to respect each other's needs without catering to selfishness, and a firm belief that relationships are nearly always worth saving. --Jill Lightner

]]> 2001 0 0 false Sat Jun 28 10:11:31 -0700 2008 Sat Jun 28 10:12:11 -0700 2008 31736484 1320391 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 5 0 false Mon Sep 01 11:21:55 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 01 11:22:29 -0700 2008 1529368 100215 169864 0060512601 9780060512606 16 <![CDATA[Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014m/169864.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172371014s/169864.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169864.Ten_Stupid_Things_Couples_Do_to_Mess_Up_Their_Relationships 3.72 148 1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

]]> 2001 1 0 false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Tue May 29 19:42:44 -0700 2007 Tue May 29 19:43:14 -0700 2007 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=169864