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Feeling Good Together: The Secret to Making Troubled Relationships Work
Simple, Powerful Techniques that Make Relationships Work
"Why won’t my husband ever express his feelings?"
“Why won’t my wife listen?"
“Why is my sister such a control freak?"
"Why does my ex act like such a total jerk?"
“What’s wrong with people?”
We all have someone we can’t get along with—whether it’s a friend or colleague who complains constantly, a relentlessly critical bos
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Published
January 23rd 2009
by Tantor Media, Inc.
(first published 2008)
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Like many books of this genre, it seems to be one that can help a couple who are both interested in changing their relationship to make it better. He provides good basic instructions on communication skills that can make a huge difference if people are really willing to apply them. Better still, he explains why these practices will make a difference.
Like many authors, he also says many times that if you do this.... those around you will begin to respond differently, I continue to struggle with t...more
Like many authors, he also says many times that if you do this.... those around you will begin to respond differently, I continue to struggle with t...more
First off, I already have a great relationship with my wife. This book so is really good at showing you how to work with all types of relationships. Unlike other ones I have read it gives you realistic and simple tools to improve your communications. It also directly addresses common challenges and common types of personalities and how to deal with them.
Make no mistake though, it like pretty much all other books I've read on the subject, all indicate the only thing you can do is change your int...more
Make no mistake though, it like pretty much all other books I've read on the subject, all indicate the only thing you can do is change your int...more
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to communicate better with difficult people. I would caution you, though, that reading the book isn't enough. As the book progresses, Dr. Burns insists that you practice his techniques, sometimes in writing and sometimes in person with a partner. It can seem daunting, especially if you are older and have never had a good role model for how to communicate. One other thing that might put you off a bit is that many of the examples he provid...more
Much like Mindless Eating, this is one book that probably every American should read. Most people have communication issues that the techniques in this book can help you overcome by pulling you out of your automatic responses, acknowledging the truth in what the other person is telling you and then finding the path forward together.
Knowing and acknowledging that you can only control your actions is really the key to fixing a lot of things in life. Dr. Burns uses it extensively. Highly recommend...more
Knowing and acknowledging that you can only control your actions is really the key to fixing a lot of things in life. Dr. Burns uses it extensively. Highly recommend...more
This is THE best communication book I've ever come across. Don't take the title too literally- it can be useful with any relationship, not just a spouse. If you're having trouble getting closer to someone you want a more meaningful relationship with [spouse, sibling, parent, friend, coworker:] then this is an EXCELLENT book to read. He tells you how YOU are doing things wrong- which is something you can actually fix [everyone knows you can't change other people, just yourself!:]
Jul 20, 2012
Amblingbooks.com
marked it as to-read
Dr. David D. Burns, the renowned psychiatrist and author of the classic bestseller Feeling Good (which has sold more than four million copies), shares positive, proven strategies for fostering new levels of intimacy between couples, coworkers, friends, and relatives.
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This is a great book about communications. It has you take personal responsibility for your communication, then teaches you to listen and to act on what you hear, rather than to react, and cause more problems. Good skill building book for all types of realtionships, not just marriage. A book everyone should read.
The book is a bit repetitious, but I have found that to be the case with many psychology books. It contains some truly helpful techniques for dealing with conflict and really bringing relationships closer. Very worthwhile, I am excited to implement some of his suggestions.
I didn't like this book and I don't recommend it. I thought it might share some tips for making good relationships better, but it was really sad stories about sad couples. Not helpful. Made me appreciate that things are good for me and us right now.
Mar 04, 2009
Sally
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
psychology-consciousness,
self-help
Contains some valuable insights, but it's not an approach that I can use as it is presented. However, I'm sure there are other people who would find it helpful.
Ideas about how to decipher my husbands communication, but better yet...insights into why I say and do what I do and how to correct myself. We both read this one.
Best book on any creating good relationships that I've ever read. It's not just about making troubled relationships better but helping all of them. Excellent!
A bit to touchy feely for me. Some good ideas on how to resolve conflict. Hard to read at one setting.
must read it a little at a time.
must read it a little at a time.
This was like a college psych course, complete with homework assignments. Great book club discussion. Heather described it best when she said - lots of books make you want a better relationship but this one gives you the actual techniques to use to work towards one. I learned I need to practice empathy. It is always great to be around Heather's enthusiasm.
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