Actually, It Is Your Parents' Fault: ...That Your Romantic Relationship Isn't Working. (Here's How to Fix It.)

by Philip Van Munching and Bernie Katz

Book Overview

The ultimate relationship repair from the bestselling author of Boys Will Put You on a Pedestal (So They Can Look Up Your Skirt) and a psychologist with decades of experience

Every committed relationship goes through rough patches. What's the difference between those that move forward and those that disintegrate? Knowledge, effort and a desire to strengthen the bond. In Actually, It Is Your Parents' Fault, Philip...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312377975
• ISBN13: 9780312377977
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Enlightening for Everyone considering marriage or married

This book is a comprehensive, entertaining look at how we develop beliefs and behaviors around relationships, what attracts us to marriage partners and the stages that we go through. You will see yourself and your partner in this book and be equipped with new ways to approach the "bumps" that will empower you to have a great relationship with realistic expectations of yourself and your partner. A MUST READ!

I AM MY PARENTS CHILD

Easy read. Just like the authors suggested, you cannot get away from how your parents interactions both as a couple and as a parent affected you. You can instead take this thought provoking journey, recognize and do something about the "ahhhas" to stop the generational pull toward the negatives and identify the postives. Truly defines "you" are uniquely you.

Support for those that are looking for it.

An excellent book. Well written and hits home to a lot of 'family of orign' issues. I facilitate a 'divorce recovery' program and gave a copy to each person in the group. It helped them in identifying their part in the broken relationship better. It also allows them to not blame as much as to take responsibility and work for increased personal growth.

Ellen

This is a fun self-help book that enables you to laugh at yourself while learning so much about your relationships with others. I related to the book and the author's advice on every level. Anyone interested in this book should also check out Van Munching's last best seller: "Boys Will Put you on a Pedastal, so They can look up your Skirt." Another incredibly written advice book that hits the nail on the head.

Excellent, readable advice

This is one of the best relationship books I've ever read. It is filled with information, advice, tips for good relating, but all conveyed in the most readable style. I couldn't put it down. I'm going to make my boyfriend read it, too.