Make Love Work: A Practical Guide to Relationship Success

by Nic Beets

Proven, practical strategies to help your relationship and make it flourish

'Insightful, practical and inspiring . . . required reading for anyone in or venturing into a relationship.' - Jennifer Ward-Lealand, actor and intimacy coordinator

We all want to make the most of our relationship. We hope it will be the centre of joy and satisfaction in our life. Yet so often we end up hurt, frustrated or resentful.

If you've wondered why your relationship has stalled or why you find intimate partnerships so hard; why you behave the way you do or why you can't make sense of what your partner does, Make Love Work explains it all. It gives you the tools you need to be successful in love - from preventing your insecurities and neurobiology from wrecking your relationship to being a team player and handling conflict well.

There are practical strategies for handling common areas of fairness, sex and intimacy, parenting, money and setting boundaries. Plus, excellent advice on the really tough infidelity, abuse, major stresses, loss and grief.

Make Love Work is your essential bible for making your relationship the best it can be.

Genres: Relationships

392 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 2, 2023

Reviews

[Tiesha Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Make Love Work" by Nic Beets is the modern day relationship bible, the epitome of relationship sophistication.

With 20 meticulously crafted chapters, it is the pinnacle of practical wisdom and interactive engagement. Consider it the modern-day tome, one that adeptly separates relationship fact from fiction. Gone are the days of expecting a partner to magically fulfil every expectation; this book ushers in a new era of relationship enlightenment.

Venture into the captivating realm of the "three strands of relationship theory," unravel the essence of true partnership, and master the art of addressing relationship challenges without setting your love life ablaze. In a fearless fashion, "Make Love Work" confronts the formidable issues—the spectre of infidelity, safety concerns, monumental stressors, and the agonising terrain of loss and grief. This book is your sacred guide to facilitate the development of meaningful relationships - including with yourself.

So, grab your favourite highlighter, get ready to write down some notes, and let "Make Love Work" be your trusty companion on your unique journey towards relationship enlightenment.

TLDR;
Without a doubt, "Make Love Work" deserves a glowing 5-star rating! It's a top-notch guide for anyone seeking to improve their relationships and embark on a journey towards personal growth and fulfilment in matters of the heart.

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book. This is an excellent book about navigating relationships, and I love that it was written by a New Zealander as well!

[Wilme ("Vilmie") Steenekamp · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has become a very often referred back to guide for me!

Fabulous reading. It is extremely helpful on a personal level in any important relationship as well as to use as a therapist with couples in therapy. This book provides easy to get explanations and exercises of what has been proven to be important in healthy long-term relationships.

[Caitlyn McLean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is truely the relationship bible, and it should be in the drawer of every hotel bedside table. I have learned so much about myself, and it has provided me with a fresh determination to improve the parts of my life I have struggled with for a decade, for myself and for my partner. Incredibly valuable reading for anyone in a relationship, everyone could stand to read this book.

[Eleisha Dickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed the book and its practical activities you can do along the way.

[Yvonne]

Helpful ideas for relationships.