Dallas Public Library

The commitment dialogues, how to talk your way through the tough times and build a stronger relationship, by Matthew McKay and Barbara Quick

eng

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non fiction

The commitment dialogues

by Matthew McKay and Barbara Quick

how to talk your way through the tough times and build a stronger relationship

The core fears buried inside relationships -- The fear of engulfment, will I still exist if I merge with you? -- The fear of abandonment, is there a magic glue to make you stay? -- The shame factor, you won't love me anymore if you see the real me -- The emptiness trap, if I keep moving, I won't have to look inside -- The masking issues -- Introduction to part II -- Time spending it together, spending it apart -- Money, yours, mine and ours -- Children, am I ready for this? -- Sex, what happened to it? -- Exclusivity, who do we let in, who do we keep out? -- Trust and goodwill, is long-term commitment possible if these are lost to us? -- Making a decision : letting go versus going for it