Love Is Never Enough. How Couples Can Overcome Misunderstanding

"Overflowing with insights, advice and exercises which add up to the solutions that may save a failing marriage or make a good relationship better." -Dennis Wholey, author of The Courage to ChangeWith eloquence and accessibility, world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Aaron T. Beck-widely hailed as the "father of cognitive behavioral therapy"-analyzes the actual dialogue of troubled couples to illuminate the most common problems in marriage: the power of negative thinking, disillusionment, rigid rules and expectations, and miscommunication.
Based on his revolutionary cognitive therapy, Dr. Beck provides a step-by-step guide to help you: Overcome Misunderstandings: See how simple misinterpretations of your partner's words and actions can create a cycle of anger, and learn to break it. Identify Negative Thinking: Uncover the "automatic thoughts" and cognitive distortions that fuel resentment, and replace them with more realistic and constructive viewpoints.
Improve Communication Skills: Move beyond blaming and defensiveness with practical exercises designed to foster clear, effective, and empathetic dialogue. Resolve Conflicts: Implement a proven framework for working together as a team to tackle disagreements about everything from finances to family life.