Extraordinary Relationships: A New Way of Thinking about Human Interactions, Second Edition

After food, water, and shelter, relationships are the most important factors in determining quality of life. At work, productivity and efficiency depend on relationships. At home, relationships with your spouse, children, and friends are key to success and happiness. And among nations, relationships start and stop wars. This invaluable guide shows that only by further developing yourself can you further develop your relationships.Based on Dr. Murray Bowen's innovative family systems theory, this important book has been in print for over 25 years. Newly revised and expanded, Extraordinary Relationships, Second Edition shows you how the principles of family systems theory can be used in all arenas of life, including family relationships, intimate relationships, friendships, the sing life, the workplace, the international arena, and most important your relationship with yourself.

Roberta Gilbert, a psychiatrist, has stood alongside people in their relationship quandaries for many years. Her work is informed by Dr. Murray Bowen's unique discoveries about human nature. Dr. Gilbert's own insights, gleaned and honed from her years of experience in practice, come alive in the pages of this book.