Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love: Simple Ways to Nurture and Strengthen Your Relationships While Avoiding the Habits That Break Down Your Loving Connection

Carlson, Richard; Carlson, Kris

ISBN 10: 0786865091 / ISBN 13: 9780786865093

Published by Hyperion, 1999

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17 x 15 cm-" Heartache, anger, insecurities, and just the daily hassles of living together can cause friction in even the happiest couples. And for people who've been together for years, there's the problem of simply taking each other for granted, and not putting enough energy into keeping the relationship vivid and alive. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love shows couples how to live together with revived passion, how not to let the little everyday irritations get to them, and how to appreciate each other in new and exciting ways. -In one hundred beautifully written but very practical essays, Richard and Kris Carlson show readers how not to overreact to a loved one's criticism, how to get past old anger, how to let go of your top three pet peeves, and how to choose peace over irritation. They include such helpful advice as thinking before you speak, learning to cast away jealousy, avoiding one-upping, and not confusing your own frustration with a problem in the relationship. Essays such as-Try Not to Treat Ordinary Stuff Like Front-Page News and Become a Low-Maintenance Partner will spur discussion with your spouse that will shed new light on even the longest-term relationships. -Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love is the book that will help make you and your partner's life together more peaceful, less stressful, and more fun. In Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love, readers learn how to improve their relationships by following Richard's and Kris Carlson's best personal advice: Learn to Laugh at Yourself Don't Come Home Frazzled Don't Make Your Partner Walk on Eggshells Be Sensitive When You Use Sarcasm Don't Sweat the Occasional Criticism Become a World-Class Listener Look Out for Each Other - and much more.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love: Simple Ways to Nurture and Strengthen Your Relationships While Avoiding the Habits That Break Down Your Loving Connection
• Publisher: Hyperion
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786865091
• ISBN 13: 9780786865093
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

North America's number one stress-reducing guru and New York Times bestselling author of the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series now offers simple strategies for improving love relationships. He's helped millions of readers reduce the stress in their everyday lives, with their families, and in their jobs. Now Dr. Richard Carlson shows readers how to apply his immensely popular and helpful philosophy to one of the most difficult aspects of life; the romantic relationship. While depression, heartache, anger, and insecurity are widely associated with romantic love, the concept of stress is rarely identified as a problem. Yet we all have worries about our most important relationships, and this simple and elegant book outlines strategies for overcoming those fears. In one hundred brief, beautifully written essays, Dr. Carlson shows readers how not to overreact to a loved one's criticism, how to appreciate your spouse in new ways, how to get past old angers, and many others ways to improve and increase the joy and pleasure that can and should be a part of any partnership.

About the Author

Richard Carlson, Ph.D., was the author of the bestselling Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series. He passed away in 2006. Kristine Carlson has a gift for creating lifelong relationships and is very dedicated to her family, friendships, and personal growth. She loves riding horses, running, and solitude. Richard and Kris were married for over 21 years. She lives in Northern California.