Love BustersDr. Harley explores the illusions of marriage and the problems that develop when partners cannot live up to the idealistic expectations their spouses bring into the marriage. He contrasts those illusions with the realities of marriage and shows that marital compatability doesn't just happen--it must be created. Harley is the bestselling author of His Needs, Her Needs. |
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... understand how the emotional reaction of anger dominates their intelligent reaction to provide pro- tection . Anger is deceitful : It lets you forget what really happened . It is also cunning : It tries to convince your intelligence ...
... understand how the emotional reaction of anger dominates their intelligent reaction to provide pro- tection . Anger is deceitful : It lets you forget what really happened . It is also cunning : It tries to convince your intelligence ...
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... understand our perspective before he pre- sents his opinion , we're far more open to an alternative view . One of a salesperson's first lessons is to understand the need of the prospective buyer before he or she presents a product ...
... understand our perspective before he pre- sents his opinion , we're far more open to an alternative view . One of a salesperson's first lessons is to understand the need of the prospective buyer before he or she presents a product ...
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... understand the bargain : If your spouse is not comfortable with your position after the test , you may ask for yet another test . But if your spouse feels the first test was sufficient , you agree to drop the subject . At this point ...
... understand the bargain : If your spouse is not comfortable with your position after the test , you may ask for yet another test . But if your spouse feels the first test was sufficient , you agree to drop the subject . At this point ...
Contents
Preface | 9 |
Angry OutburstsWho Wants | 26 |
Disrespectful JudgmentsCritics | 40 |
Copyright | |
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Love Busters: Overcoming the Habits that Destroy Romantic Love Willard F. Harley No preview available - 1997 |
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