Relationships & Communication
Discover the best books in relationships & communication with curated summaries

Understand your partner's inner world, hopes, and fears.
John Gottman
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Focus on facts and logistics to achieve goals efficiently.
Charles Duhigg
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Small gestures or phrases that de-escalate tension and prevent arguments from spiraling.
Julie and John Gottman
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People possess rich, often hidden inner worlds distinct from their public personas.
David Brooks
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Love is expressed and received through Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gi...
Gary Chapman
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Distinguish concrete actions from subjective interpretations to avoid triggering defens...
Marshall B. Rosenberg
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True love is an active practice and a skill to be mastered, not a passive experience or...
Erich Fromm
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Every difficult talk involves 'What Happened,' 'Feelings,' and 'Identity' layers.
Douglas Stone
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Small gestures or statements partners make to seek attention, affection, or support.
John Gottman
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Humans are wired for secure connection; fear of loss drives much relationship conflict.
Sue Johnson
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Reflecting back feelings shows you understand their inner world, fostering connection.
Caroline Fleck
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Clarify your true motives and what you genuinely want for yourself, others, and the rel...
Kerry Patterson
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Each spouse is responsible for their own feelings, choices, and behaviors.
Henry Cloud
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People primarily exhibit secure, anxious, or avoidant attachment patterns in relationsh...
Amir Levine
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Recognize that their charming facade hides a fragile, entitled, and exploitative core.
Ramani Durvasula
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