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13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do: Fix What’s Broken, Develop Healthier Patterns, and Grow Stronger Together
From the author of the internationally bestselling 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do series, preeminent psychotherapist, and editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind Amy Morin, comes a guide for couples looking to develop mental strength together and sustain happier and healthier relationships.
When psychotherapist Amy Morin first introduced the world to the concept of mental strength with her internationally bestselling book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, she showed millions of people how to be the strongest, best version of themselves. Now, Morin turns her expert eye to how couples can work together to grow stronger and have better relationships. Relationships play a key role in mental strength, and partners have the ability to help one another build the mental muscle they need to reach their greatest potential—with hard work and the right tools.
With her signature framework, Morin identifies the 13 key mistakes couples should avoid to heal their relationships and develop their mental muscles. Providing resources, original research, and advice for couples looking to grow stronger together, Morin gives readers life-changing steps they can do to improve their own mental strength and work better together as a team. Looking closely at modern-day issues, from social media to the COVID pandemic, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do provides easy-to-implement solutions that can help readers deal with the real-world problems that are distressing today’s couples. Readers will learn how to accept, experience, and express love by implementing Morin’s concrete strategies to thrive as individuals as well as a team.
Each chapter features specific, effective mental strength strategies that can be practiced separate or apart to create positive change. Outlining how to proceed whether or not your partner is on board, Morin will give readers conversation starters, troubleshooting strategies, patient stories, quizzes, and the latest research to develop a better understanding of how they contribute to their relationship and resolve problems as they arise. From managing conflict to maintaining healthy communication to addressing underlying issue, readers will learn how to kick bad habits and become a resilient couple.
A necessary and powerful guide to healthy and secure relationships, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do give partners the tools to work together to build mental strength, and a love that lasts.
When psychotherapist Amy Morin first introduced the world to the concept of mental strength with her internationally bestselling book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, she showed millions of people how to be the strongest, best version of themselves. Now, Morin turns her expert eye to how couples can work together to grow stronger and have better relationships. Relationships play a key role in mental strength, and partners have the ability to help one another build the mental muscle they need to reach their greatest potential—with hard work and the right tools.
With her signature framework, Morin identifies the 13 key mistakes couples should avoid to heal their relationships and develop their mental muscles. Providing resources, original research, and advice for couples looking to grow stronger together, Morin gives readers life-changing steps they can do to improve their own mental strength and work better together as a team. Looking closely at modern-day issues, from social media to the COVID pandemic, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do provides easy-to-implement solutions that can help readers deal with the real-world problems that are distressing today’s couples. Readers will learn how to accept, experience, and express love by implementing Morin’s concrete strategies to thrive as individuals as well as a team.
Each chapter features specific, effective mental strength strategies that can be practiced separate or apart to create positive change. Outlining how to proceed whether or not your partner is on board, Morin will give readers conversation starters, troubleshooting strategies, patient stories, quizzes, and the latest research to develop a better understanding of how they contribute to their relationship and resolve problems as they arise. From managing conflict to maintaining healthy communication to addressing underlying issue, readers will learn how to kick bad habits and become a resilient couple.
A necessary and powerful guide to healthy and secure relationships, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do give partners the tools to work together to build mental strength, and a love that lasts.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 26, 2023
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About the author
Amy Morin
24 books639 followersAmy Morin is a psychotherapist and the award-winning host of Mentally Stronger, one of the top health podcasts in the world.
She's an international bestselling author of five books on mental strength. Her books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, have been translated into more than 40 languages.
Forbes calls her a "thought leadership star" and The Guardian dubbed her "the self-help guru of the moment."
She's an international bestselling author of five books on mental strength. Her books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, have been translated into more than 40 languages.
Forbes calls her a "thought leadership star" and The Guardian dubbed her "the self-help guru of the moment."
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May 22, 2024
When I started this book I was in a relationship and now I am single and that is my review.
July 18, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. DON’T IGNORE PROBLEMS:
- Solve the problems that are solvable or change how you feel about the problem.
2. NO SECRETS:
- secrets block authentic connection.
- identify what is privacy vs. what is a secret.
3. BOUNDARIES:
- Boundaries are about being kind to yourself.
- Examine what is acceptable and not acceptable.
- Assess if boundaries are rigid, healthy, or loose. Do the same with your partner.
4. DON’T BE A MARTY:
- Sacrifices need to be appreciated.
- Don’t play the martyr competition.
- “I have to do everything” and “I have to do it myself.”
- Sacrifices are choices.
- Identify your emotional payoff for being a martyr.
- Make a request vs. complaining.
- Weaponizing emotions is manipulative.
5. CAN’T FIX SPOUSE:
- You can’t fix your partner.
- They are a grown adult with agency.
6. I’M RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN HAPPINESS:
- how you respond is your responsibility.
- The problem may not be your fault, you are responsible for the solution.
- We vs the problem
- Beware of “if he would just…”
- Arguing about it can make the problem worse
- Acknowledge your part of making it worse.
- Offer an explanation, not an excuse.
- “How can I contribute to make it better?”
7. DON’T FORGET WHY YOU FELL IN LOVE:
- Learn how to push the buttons that spark positive influence.
- Remember what first attracted you to your partner.
- Conjure up positive feelings.
- Cute quirks turn annoying.
9. GET NEEDS MET:
- Relationship Nostalgia: Start w/ why you fell in love in the first place.
- Partners are responsible for getting their needs met beyond their spouse.
10. DON’TTAKE EACH OTHER FOR GRANTED:
- Express appreciation daily for all the things your partner does to make your lifestyle run smoothly
11. KEEP GROWING:
- identify the emotions
- Identify the thoughts
- Identify the assumptions.
- boredom is connected to marital dissatisfaction.
1. DON’T IGNORE PROBLEMS:
- Solve the problems that are solvable or change how you feel about the problem.
2. NO SECRETS:
- secrets block authentic connection.
- identify what is privacy vs. what is a secret.
3. BOUNDARIES:
- Boundaries are about being kind to yourself.
- Examine what is acceptable and not acceptable.
- Assess if boundaries are rigid, healthy, or loose. Do the same with your partner.
4. DON’T BE A MARTY:
- Sacrifices need to be appreciated.
- Don’t play the martyr competition.
- “I have to do everything” and “I have to do it myself.”
- Sacrifices are choices.
- Identify your emotional payoff for being a martyr.
- Make a request vs. complaining.
- Weaponizing emotions is manipulative.
5. CAN’T FIX SPOUSE:
- You can’t fix your partner.
- They are a grown adult with agency.
6. I’M RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN HAPPINESS:
- how you respond is your responsibility.
- The problem may not be your fault, you are responsible for the solution.
- We vs the problem
- Beware of “if he would just…”
- Arguing about it can make the problem worse
- Acknowledge your part of making it worse.
- Offer an explanation, not an excuse.
- “How can I contribute to make it better?”
7. DON’T FORGET WHY YOU FELL IN LOVE:
- Learn how to push the buttons that spark positive influence.
- Remember what first attracted you to your partner.
- Conjure up positive feelings.
- Cute quirks turn annoying.
9. GET NEEDS MET:
- Relationship Nostalgia: Start w/ why you fell in love in the first place.
- Partners are responsible for getting their needs met beyond their spouse.
10. DON’TTAKE EACH OTHER FOR GRANTED:
- Express appreciation daily for all the things your partner does to make your lifestyle run smoothly
11. KEEP GROWING:
- identify the emotions
- Identify the thoughts
- Identify the assumptions.
- boredom is connected to marital dissatisfaction.
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March 31, 2024I don't know how to rate this one. It didn't have any new information but there was good information 🤷♀️
April 6, 2024
One star might seem be a bit harsh, but this book has no new information whatsoever. It's the most default information anyone with somewhat of a common sense would know. I could've written this book myself whilst drunk with a 00:00 deadline that same night.
June 7, 2024
The advice was solid, don’t try to fix your spouse and find ways to better yourself in a marriage. My only grievance with this book was that it felt a little one sided toward women. The therapist who wrote this book is a woman, and she wrote mainly of her clients’ experiences who were almost all women. I think it pointed out helpful things that women can do in a marriage, but perhaps lacked insight in what men need to be happy and fulfilled in their marriage. I get that it’s harder to write about when men aren’t coming to counseling as often as women, but again that was my one problem with this book.
October 16, 2023
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC to read and review! Marriage is hard. This book was great and I took a lot from it. I appreciated the layout of the chapters with questions for you and your significant other as well as “guest interviews” with prominent names of the psychosocial field of study making contributions. This book helped me tackle feelings of disrespect, not being heard, and how it’s easy to lose site of things. Small children do a number on marriages and almost every example in this book felt relevant to the types of conflict my family faces, or atleast the narrative I tell myself.
April 19, 2024
Took much longer to read than I’m proud of, but.. it contains a decent amount of information that leaves you feeling motivated to be a better person within your partnership. Nothing blew me away, and not necessarily any new concepts, but reading it slowly allowed the 13 different principles/concepts/practices to stick.
February 27, 2025
Good read, insightful but a little too slow to get into and keep up with. Content good, pace boring.
June 28, 2024
3.5**!!💜💜💜
October 7, 2023
13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do: Fix What's Broken, Develop Healthier Patterns, and Grow Stronger Together by Amy Morin
I have previously reviewed two other books in this series (People, Parents). I was excited to see this book as I'm in a second marriage and trying to avoid mistakes of the first. NetGalley provided an advance copy of this book to review, but I was not compensated nor required to write the review.
While Morin provides an introduction that recaps events of her life that drove her to write her original 13 Things book, I recommend reading that book. Mentally strong individuals are in a better position to become mentally strong couples. I'm revisiting that original book myself to see where I've made progress, and where I've fallen behind.
Morin introduces each topic according to results of a survey she conducted of a cross-section of 1,032 married people, highlighting the largest problems. Chapter 1 is "They Don't Ignore Their Problems," as per her survey as 47% of couples avoid bringing up problems with their partner out of fear they'll make things worse. The author has a formulaic approach to each chapter, retelling the story of a couple who approached her for therapy on the issue, providing quizzes about yourself and your partner, delving into steps to solve the problem and "mental strength exercises," and finally interviewing a well-credentialed therapist at the end of the chapter (different person each time) to see how they counsel couples about the issue.
I took a large number of highlights, but I'll provide just one detailed example: Chapter 6, "They Don't Try to Fix Each Other," was one of the most significant for me. What do you do when your partner is making harmful and unhealthy choices? Do you make them feel unwelcome? Lecture them? Try to trick them into making changes? It's difficult to "find that healthy balance where you provide support and share your opinion without trying to force them in to making changes they don't want to make." Understanding that people are adults, often irrational, and make changes for different reasons is critical. We are not responsible for our partners' behavior, but we are responsible for how we respond to it: "Part of developing a healthy partnership means accepting that your partner is their own person. It's not your job to fix the behaviors you don't like. It's your job to manage how you respond to those behaviors." (See Chapter Two of her original book -- mentally strong people don't give away their power.) It's important that we share how we feel with our partner, including how their behavior make us feel. We can influence our partner and invite them to work on problems together. But, ultimately, "accepting your partner (as they are) makes you stronger."
The author's anecdote from Chapter 6 seemed the most authentic to me: A middle-aged woman's long-time spouse, a diabetic, was coping with a stressful issue by stopping at a bar after work and coming home inebriated. While well-intentioned, the wife's nagging about his health and diabetes was producing the opposite result. Apropos of Chapter 3: They Don't Hesitate to Set Boundaries, Morin advised the woman to set boundaries at home. The woman expressed to her spouse her concerns, how much she enjoyed it when he came home, they ate dinner, and watched their favorite show together. She would have dinner ready on time for them every night, but if he came home late, he could find the leftovers in the fridge and he shouldn't expect to find her waiting-- she'd be doing her own thing. Things weren't perfect, but she was mentally stronger and he started to come around. Not all examples in life work out quite as well, but this chapter at least provided one partner with exercises to help her mental health, accept her partner, and work on finding a way to solve the problem together without expectations.
One of the biggest takeaways of the book for me was the importance of nurturing the relationship. Not communicating with disrespect, not forgetting why you fell in love, not taking each other for granted, and also not being afraid or feeling threatened when your partner is growing and changing. The book also demonstrates the importance of couples finding time (and money) for individual as well as couples therapy. I recommend this book to 100% of married couples that I know. It is a very useful tool in the toolbox.
4.5 stars out of five.
I have previously reviewed two other books in this series (People, Parents). I was excited to see this book as I'm in a second marriage and trying to avoid mistakes of the first. NetGalley provided an advance copy of this book to review, but I was not compensated nor required to write the review.
While Morin provides an introduction that recaps events of her life that drove her to write her original 13 Things book, I recommend reading that book. Mentally strong individuals are in a better position to become mentally strong couples. I'm revisiting that original book myself to see where I've made progress, and where I've fallen behind.
Morin introduces each topic according to results of a survey she conducted of a cross-section of 1,032 married people, highlighting the largest problems. Chapter 1 is "They Don't Ignore Their Problems," as per her survey as 47% of couples avoid bringing up problems with their partner out of fear they'll make things worse. The author has a formulaic approach to each chapter, retelling the story of a couple who approached her for therapy on the issue, providing quizzes about yourself and your partner, delving into steps to solve the problem and "mental strength exercises," and finally interviewing a well-credentialed therapist at the end of the chapter (different person each time) to see how they counsel couples about the issue.
I took a large number of highlights, but I'll provide just one detailed example: Chapter 6, "They Don't Try to Fix Each Other," was one of the most significant for me. What do you do when your partner is making harmful and unhealthy choices? Do you make them feel unwelcome? Lecture them? Try to trick them into making changes? It's difficult to "find that healthy balance where you provide support and share your opinion without trying to force them in to making changes they don't want to make." Understanding that people are adults, often irrational, and make changes for different reasons is critical. We are not responsible for our partners' behavior, but we are responsible for how we respond to it: "Part of developing a healthy partnership means accepting that your partner is their own person. It's not your job to fix the behaviors you don't like. It's your job to manage how you respond to those behaviors." (See Chapter Two of her original book -- mentally strong people don't give away their power.) It's important that we share how we feel with our partner, including how their behavior make us feel. We can influence our partner and invite them to work on problems together. But, ultimately, "accepting your partner (as they are) makes you stronger."
The author's anecdote from Chapter 6 seemed the most authentic to me: A middle-aged woman's long-time spouse, a diabetic, was coping with a stressful issue by stopping at a bar after work and coming home inebriated. While well-intentioned, the wife's nagging about his health and diabetes was producing the opposite result. Apropos of Chapter 3: They Don't Hesitate to Set Boundaries, Morin advised the woman to set boundaries at home. The woman expressed to her spouse her concerns, how much she enjoyed it when he came home, they ate dinner, and watched their favorite show together. She would have dinner ready on time for them every night, but if he came home late, he could find the leftovers in the fridge and he shouldn't expect to find her waiting-- she'd be doing her own thing. Things weren't perfect, but she was mentally stronger and he started to come around. Not all examples in life work out quite as well, but this chapter at least provided one partner with exercises to help her mental health, accept her partner, and work on finding a way to solve the problem together without expectations.
One of the biggest takeaways of the book for me was the importance of nurturing the relationship. Not communicating with disrespect, not forgetting why you fell in love, not taking each other for granted, and also not being afraid or feeling threatened when your partner is growing and changing. The book also demonstrates the importance of couples finding time (and money) for individual as well as couples therapy. I recommend this book to 100% of married couples that I know. It is a very useful tool in the toolbox.
4.5 stars out of five.
April 9, 2024
Even the strongest relationships require continual maintenance and care. Like tending a garden, partners must actively nurture bonds.
Key to this is taking personal responsibility rather than blaming your partner. Progress often happens when one partner models vulnerability and compassion, creating a space for their beloved to reciprocate.
In the end, love is a verb – an active commitment continually renewed and expressed in care for your partner. By taking responsibility to nurture your bonds, prioritizing emotional intimacy, and protecting trust, you’ll give your partnership the best chance to not only survive but to continuously evolve and deepen.
Key to this is taking personal responsibility rather than blaming your partner. Progress often happens when one partner models vulnerability and compassion, creating a space for their beloved to reciprocate.
In the end, love is a verb – an active commitment continually renewed and expressed in care for your partner. By taking responsibility to nurture your bonds, prioritizing emotional intimacy, and protecting trust, you’ll give your partnership the best chance to not only survive but to continuously evolve and deepen.
April 9, 2024
"13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do" by Amy Morin offers practical tips for fostering lasting intimacy and strengthening relationships. Drawing from her experience as a couples therapist and her own personal journey, Morin provides insights into maintaining closeness with your partner and navigating challenges together.
One key theme of the book is the importance of personal growth within relationships. Morin emphasizes that both partners must be committed to breaking counterproductive patterns and eliminating bad habits that undermine their relationship. By focusing on individual growth and mental resilience, couples can positively influence their relationships and overcome past hurts to build healthier bonds over time.
Another key theme is the necessity of facing problems head-on. Morin highlights the importance of tackling issues constructively together, even if it means having difficult conversations. By openly discussing concerns, taking ownership of one's role, and validating each other's perspectives, couples can create a safe environment for dialogue and problem-solving.
The book also addresses the impact of secrecy and deception on relationships. Morin emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency, noting that secrecy often indicates a trust deficit in the relationship. By openly discussing expectations around privacy, reflecting on the root causes of secrecy, and taking responsibility for actions, couples can rebuild trust and intimacy.
Finally, Morin discusses the importance of rekindling appreciation and focusing on the positive aspects of the relationship. By remembering what initially drew them together and actively nurturing their bond, couples can strengthen their connection and weather life's challenges together.
In summary, "13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do" provides practical advice for fostering healthy relationships and maintaining intimacy. By prioritizing personal growth, facing problems head-on, practicing honesty and transparency, and rekindling appreciation, couples can build stronger, more resilient partnerships.
One key theme of the book is the importance of personal growth within relationships. Morin emphasizes that both partners must be committed to breaking counterproductive patterns and eliminating bad habits that undermine their relationship. By focusing on individual growth and mental resilience, couples can positively influence their relationships and overcome past hurts to build healthier bonds over time.
Another key theme is the necessity of facing problems head-on. Morin highlights the importance of tackling issues constructively together, even if it means having difficult conversations. By openly discussing concerns, taking ownership of one's role, and validating each other's perspectives, couples can create a safe environment for dialogue and problem-solving.
The book also addresses the impact of secrecy and deception on relationships. Morin emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency, noting that secrecy often indicates a trust deficit in the relationship. By openly discussing expectations around privacy, reflecting on the root causes of secrecy, and taking responsibility for actions, couples can rebuild trust and intimacy.
Finally, Morin discusses the importance of rekindling appreciation and focusing on the positive aspects of the relationship. By remembering what initially drew them together and actively nurturing their bond, couples can strengthen their connection and weather life's challenges together.
In summary, "13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do" provides practical advice for fostering healthy relationships and maintaining intimacy. By prioritizing personal growth, facing problems head-on, practicing honesty and transparency, and rekindling appreciation, couples can build stronger, more resilient partnerships.
August 10, 2023
"13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do" by Amy Morin appears to be a comprehensive guide aimed at helping couples cultivate mental strength and establish healthier, more resilient relationships. Drawing from her expertise as a psychotherapist and her background as the author of the bestselling "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do" series, Amy Morin focuses on how couples can enhance their emotional well-being and grow together.
The book seems to offer a practical framework that identifies common mistakes couples make that hinder their mental and emotional growth. It highlights 13 key errors that couples should avoid in order to heal their relationships and build their mental resilience. Morin's approach appears to provide readers with actionable strategies and tools for developing mental strength, improving communication, and navigating contemporary challenges like social media and the impact of events such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
The book likely covers a wide range of topics relevant to couples, from managing conflict and improving communication to addressing underlying issues and promoting personal growth within the context of the relationship. It's suggested that readers will find concrete strategies and advice for fostering a resilient partnership that is able to thrive even in the face of adversity.
The emphasis on practicality is reinforced by the promise of conversation starters, troubleshooting strategies, patient stories, quizzes, and up-to-date research, which collectively offer a comprehensive approach to helping couples strengthen their mental fortitude and enhance their connection.
The book seems to offer a practical framework that identifies common mistakes couples make that hinder their mental and emotional growth. It highlights 13 key errors that couples should avoid in order to heal their relationships and build their mental resilience. Morin's approach appears to provide readers with actionable strategies and tools for developing mental strength, improving communication, and navigating contemporary challenges like social media and the impact of events such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
The book likely covers a wide range of topics relevant to couples, from managing conflict and improving communication to addressing underlying issues and promoting personal growth within the context of the relationship. It's suggested that readers will find concrete strategies and advice for fostering a resilient partnership that is able to thrive even in the face of adversity.
The emphasis on practicality is reinforced by the promise of conversation starters, troubleshooting strategies, patient stories, quizzes, and up-to-date research, which collectively offer a comprehensive approach to helping couples strengthen their mental fortitude and enhance their connection.
July 20, 2024
I always enjoy reading self-help books, especially relationship books. I enjoy diving into them and learning from other people's mistakes instead of learning too late. I am a firm believer that they can improve the healthiest and most loving of relationships and even help with self-love. Or at the very least help cultivate deeper gratitude in your relationship. This book is no different. While I have been happily in love with my partner for over a decade I was raised in a very toxic environment with no healthy relationships to learn from. This book illustrated healthy relationships in simple terms. It has helpful examples for any pain point and makes excellent points that strengthen what we should all already know in a deeper east to read way. A short read but a nice reminder and check in. But whether you are in a romantic relationship or not, this is a good read for all relationships we have in life and goes beyond the romantic and into plain healthy human interactions.
January 1, 2025
I read this by myself first and as I read I would write notes that I felt aligned with my situation at home. I took into account some of the things that were noted in the examples that I most likely do without really giving it much thought towards my partner. After reading this alone, my partner agreed to sit with me once a night to go over 2-3 examples together to really pick our minds and dig deep to really explain our mindsets and emotions in a safe environment. Doing this brought us closer together and helped us understand what exactly we need from each other. I highly recommend this book because it opens your eyes to things you could possibly be doing without realizing and can help you understand the wants and needs of your partner in a clear headspace.
June 25, 2025
Morin is entirely secular in her approach to counseling and therapy, and she has clearly written the book with an openness to unbiblical views of marriage (examples of gay couples, everything generic with "partner" rather than husband or wife, etc). Still, the book diagnoses some real issues for couples. Morin may not be able to explain WHY these issues are issues with any sort of moral, theological, or philosophical explanation - but she does identify some important issues couples ought to consider. The problem isn't mostly with "what" she says, but what she doesn't say and the foundation she doesn't lay.
January 8, 2024
I listened to the audio version. Pretty good overall! I don’t love the author’s tone of voice at some points, she sounds condescending, especially when paired with harsh advice. Her overall message is great and she brings up some really good points that helped me to do some shadow work. I would recommend reading this, but I can’t say I loved it.
January 16, 2024
Fun read to do with a partner! I think the book could have been more graphical. There were lots of instances where the phrase would be self explanatory but we were struggling to put a case or an instant to it. The thirteen are items like work on goals together, are honest with each other and don’t keep secrets, etc.
February 14, 2024
"13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do" arrived at a crucial moment, offering clarity amid life's chaos. Through practical examples, the author underscores the power of attitude in shaping happiness. Encouraging self-reflection over blame, the book fosters a sense of peace and empowerment, guiding readers toward healthier relationships and lives.
April 21, 2024
A lot of reviews saying there’s nothing new in this book. I agree but that’s not the point. It’s to reflect on what either we or our partners can do better at and realize our faults. This book is a great guide on how to work at relationships. And it’s such an easy book to pick up and reference if you are in a moment of conflict.
May 30, 2024
This one was hard to get through just because the writing gets a little repetitious. Something that could be said in a few sentences is stated in several pages. However, if you are just starting in a relationship or haven’t really studied any mental health stuff, some of the strategies could be useful. I probably got a few things out of it but most was nothing new.
August 19, 2024
Easy listen. A lot of concepts seem like “no-brainers” but sometimes hearing it out loud is the reminder or aha-moment needed. Great relationships require effort. This book is a great self-help for those who want to continuously work on themselves, develop their relationships, and grow for the better.
July 30, 2024
I am thoroughly enjoying Amy Morin's collection and can't wait to read them all.
I felt like this was very insightful and while the concepts may seem obvious, she fleshes out each topic well without dragging on.
I felt like this was very insightful and while the concepts may seem obvious, she fleshes out each topic well without dragging on.
September 30, 2024
Took me a while to read because of time. This book is definitely one that you can apply to every day and every one. It has certainly helped me by wanting to do things differently and approaching things differently.
January 2, 2024
Some good food for thought, but nothing groundbreaking.
March 29, 2024
Great book but does have heavy/deep themes.
Requires in depth reading, thought and application to make the most of it.
Will be a good idea to read once every few years.
Requires in depth reading, thought and application to make the most of it.
Will be a good idea to read once every few years.
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April 9, 2024Managed to read the summary
April 22, 2024
I recommend this one right after reading her other book about mentally strong people, man this is good stuff.
May 29, 2024
I don’t think i’ll get an advise from the book
but great writing i enjoyed reading it
but great writing i enjoyed reading it
July 18, 2024
This one felt like it could have been more of a pamphlet than a full blown book. While the info is good, it's certainly nothing new, and it seems a bit sad that it has to be said.
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