If You Really Loved Me - Softcover

Gordon, Lori H., Ph.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0831400862 ISBN 13: 9780831400866

Publisher: Science & Behavior Books, 1997

Synopsis

Identifying and Untangling LOVE KNOTS in Intimate Relationships. Lori Gordon tackles those everyday frustrations that cause arguments and confusion, lead to endless misunderstandings, and sabotage joy in relationships. LOVE KNOTS are those hidden expectations and assumptions or beliefs that we bring to intimate relationships. They act like land mines; if touched they explode. Includes THE INVISIBLE CONTRACT:EACH OTHER'S TERMS FOR INTIMACY ; THE REVOLVING LEDGER:UNKNOWINGLY EXPECTING EACH OTHER TO MAKE UP FOR PAST HURTS; THE NEGATIVE INFINITY LOOP: TRIGGERING EACH OTHER'S "EMOTIONAL ALLERGIES"; LOVE KNOTS: HIDDEN BELIEFS OR ASSUMPTIONS THAT RUIN RELATIONSHIPS; DOUBLE BINDS: SETTING UP NO-WIN SITUATIONS. Provides effective, simple non-blaming skills to remedy these situations - and to prevent them from arising again in the future.

About this title

About the Author:

LORI H. GORDON, Ph.D., is the founder of the pioneering psycho-educational PAIRS(R) program. Dr. Gordon trained extensively with Virginia Satir. She lectures and leads workshops worldwide for couples and therapists. She has appeared on CNN News, The Today Show, Geraldo, The Gordon Elliot Show, CBS and NBC News, and in Time, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, Ladies Home Journal and Psychology Today among others.

Review:

"A treasure trove of liberating wisdom that will improve the lives of many." - Harold Kushner, author. -- Book Jacket

"This book is full of very practical relationship gems for couples." - Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author, founder IMAGO therapy. -- Book Jacket

About this edition

• Publisher: Science & Behavior Books
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0831400862
• ISBN 13: 9780831400866
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150