Confusing Love with Obsession: When You Can't Stop Controlling Your Partner and the Relationship

Moore, John D.

ISBN 10: 0595259278 / ISBN 13: 9780595259274

Published by iUniverse, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Confusing Love with Obsession: When You Can't Stop Controlling Your Partner and the Relationship
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595259278
• ISBN 13: 9780595259274
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Why do so many women and men obsessively attach themselves to destructive relationships relationships that they cannot walk away from? Why do they pathologically need to control their partners, using whatever means necessary? John Moore helps these people to identify, comprehend and become aware of their destructive behaviors in personal relationships so they can stop the viscous cycle of pain.

PEOPLE WHO CONFUSE LOVE WITH OBSESSION: Instantly attach themselves to another person, regardless of compatibility. Cannot function unless they are in a relationship. Attempt to "fix" an abusive partner's behavior by walking on eggshells. Abandon their friends and family because they are obsessed with their relationship. Try to control their partners through emotions, money, sex, and even food. Stalk, harass and abuse their partners in an effort to exert control.

Through a series of riveting personal discussions and case presentations, John Moore sheds light on a problem that is widely unknown and often misunderstood. People Who Confuse Love with Obsession can discover healthy, loving relationships with others but only when they learn to have a relationship with themselves.

About the Author

JOHN D. MOORE, MS, C.A.D.C, is a state of Illinois Certified Addictions Counselor, employed in the Social Services Field as a Community Case Manager. He is also a Professor of Health Sciences at American Public University System, instructing courses in Interpersonal Communications, with an emphasis on styles of attachment in personal relationships. A native of Chicago, he lives on the city's north side.