The Relationship Fix: Dr. Jenn's 6-Step Guide to Improving Communication, Connection & Intimacy

by Jenn Mann, Harville Hendrix (Foreword)

Using clinical experience and the latest research, a Marriage & Family Therapist offers a roadmap to navigating issues couples commonly face.Relationships aren’t easy, even the good ones. If you are on the verge of a divorce or break-up, in a great relationship, but want to take it to the next level, or single and want to make sure your next relationship is better, this book is for you.  Based on cutting-edge research and almost three decades of clinical experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, Dr. Jenn Mann teaches you everything you need to know have a deeper, more satisfying relationship, and the skills to fix one that isn’t working. Reading Dr. Jenn’s book is like sitting down with her for a personal session in her treatment room. Using her tell-it-like-it-is approach, Dr. Jenn guides you through the six steps needed to get your relationship on track and helps you  * Use conflicts to strengthen your relationship * Create connection with your partner, even if you haven't felt it for years * Change bad patterns * Recognize and know what to do when unresolved issues are hurting the relationship* Negotiate effectively to get your needs met * Make an effective apology using the four R's* Learn to forgive* Reignite your sex life  The Relationship Fix is also filled with case studies and stories from Dr. Jenn’s clients on VH1’s Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn and her popular radio show, and on her own personal experiences.Praise for The Relationship Fix“Dr. Jenn does a wonderful job helping others. She’s a passionate voice for change and will take you on a meaningful journey that’ll change your relationship!” —M. Gary Neuman, New York Times–bestselling author of The Truth about Why Men Stray and What You Can Do to Prevent It“A practical, no-nonsense guide with an abundance of information and sound advice. It can help your marriage survive, grow, and flourish.” —Harriet Lerner, PhD, author of The Dance of Anger

Genres: Self Help, Psychology, Nonfiction, Relationships

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 13, 2016

Reviews

[Caitlyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

If there had been half as many instances of "on Season X of VH1 Couple's Therapy with Dr. Jenn" I would be giving this three stars. I don't think I actually needed these celebrity illustrations to understand the point she was making, and I found that with every name drop by skimming to reading ratio increased.

What this book did have going for it was a lot of interesting research studies cited. Some of the studies on communication and intimacy were helpful to consider. Overall, the advice was solid, but it was bogged down with repetition and excessive explanation that felt like filler. If this was the first book I'd ever picked up on relationships maybe I'd have found it more useful, but coming hot off the heels of reading Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, I was unimpressed.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used to love listening to Dr. Jen on Sirius radio and love her style. Much of this comes from well known couples researches (gottman, Hendrix) but it’s easily digestible and helpful info. I recommend it to clients often

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd say this is the Wikipedia of relationship books. Good overview and general information on the topic, very readable, and with lots of resources for other books to try for more info.

[Brianna B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book, easy to read! I think there’s many tools in here for couples that are committed and just want to fine tune their relationship!

[Abby Custer · Rating 5 out of 5]

How have only 36 people read this?!?!? If you are in a relationship, or in my case, lack there of, you should read this.

[adam moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book had some good points I don't agree with everything she said in some parts of the book but all in all she brings up a lot of good tools you could use in your relationship

[Kathi Pietrancosta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This had so much good advice for married couples!

[Anastasia Seader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good book for everyone to read. It does not matter if you are not in a romantic relationship, this book can be used for all types of the relationships you have in your life. I could read this multiple times because it was very well written and easy to understand.