How to Stop Destroying Your Relationships

Book excerpt: Break the bad habits that damage loving relationships—and replace them with good ones that last. Whether you are male or female, single or married, gay or straight, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), created by world-renowned therapist Dr. Albert Ellis, can help anyone—at any age—learn to maintain healthy and lasting love. Simple and effective, the proven REBT techniques in this landmark book show you how to relate lovingly and intimately, for the long term. Using a nonjudgmental approach, here is more than just a guide to getting along better with a “significant other.” You'll also find help for improving relationships with friends, children, and even in-laws. Discover practical information on: Getting your relationships together by getting yourself together Realistic views of couplehood Communicating and problem-solving Better sex for better couplehood Saving time and money and enjoying life more Having or not having children Building a deep and lasting relationship Self-coping statements and exercises to keep you emotionally fit . . . and much more to help you take matters into your own hands—and heart—and stop the cycle of relationship ruin. With healing doses of wisdom and humor, Dr. Ellis puts you firmly on the path toward a lifetime of love.