Partner Development

When Michael Clark was arrested for domestic violence and his wife moved out, he saw his world falling apart. He knew this was not the person he wanted to be. He was eager to change, but didn’t know how. Everything he’d tried in the past to control his behavior had fallen short. Part memoir, part how-to, From Villain to Hero is unique among domestic violence and domestic abuse books. Michael’s true story provides listeners rare, first-hand insight into a person’s journey from being a violent and abusive partner to becoming a safe and emotionally healthy one.

This audiobook is a completely transparent, in-depth, and detailed account of my journey through retroactive jealousy - from its vulnerable, innocent origins, to its ultimate epic defeat. This book is also a comprehensive guide on how I personally struggled with and eventually transformed the insidious beast into personal strength and power.

Great marriages don't just happen - they're made, intentionally, day by day. Yet most of us enter the covenant of marriage thinking that the role of spouse will be easy, natural, effortless. Rarely is this true. In fact, the number one cause of divorce isn't adultery or finances or disagreements. It's apathy - a lack of intentional emotional, physical, and mental investment in the relationship.

Dad Rookie is the Game-Changing Pregnancy Guide for First-Time Dads—packed with pregnancy survival tips, newborn care advice, baby bonding techniques, emotional self-care strategies, and expert fatherhood preparation for expecting dads. Do you feel insecure and inexperienced about newborn care? Maybe nervous about handling a baby and worry about doing something wrong? If you’re a first-time dad staring at a positive pregnancy test and feeling both excited and overwhelmed by what lies ahead, you’re not alone!

The power of touch between lovers is what binds us to one another. There is nothing more loving or intimate for couples than bringing comfort, relaxation, stress relief, and sensual pleasure to your partner with a simple touch. Now, when your partner asks you to rub their back or shoulders, you can massage them with confidence. This how-to massage therapy guide will bring you from a beginner to massage mastery to please your loved one.

You wake up next to your partner like you always do, and a horrific realization dawns on you. You don't get the butterflies every time you see him/her, anymore. Their smile doesn't make your head spin. You feel bored in the relationship. Saddened, you may ask yourself: Have I fallen out of love?Falling out of love is an all too common question everyone, at one point in their relationship, will ask themselves.

Many of my listeners contact me with a burning question: How do I capture the attentions and affections of the schizoid man that I have my eye on? They have tried all of the socially acceptable dating and marriage techniques to no avail. Schizoid men simply don't operate by the same socialization rules as everyone else, and thus one must alter their tactics if they are trying to date or marry a man with schizoid personality disorder.

In June 2005, Kristin Mitchell was killed by her ex-boyfriend 20 days after her college graduation. Kristin’s family was faced with a decision: Concentrate on healing themselves - or take their experience and help others who might face a similar situation. When Dating Hurts is the detailed account of what the Mitchell family learned the hard way, beginning with a call from detectives.

Becoming a dad for the first time is exciting, terrifying, and everything in between. The Ultimate First-Time Dad Guide is a down-to-earth and genuinely helpful companion for new fathers who want to show up, step up, and figure things out without feeling like they’re doing it all wrong. Written with honesty, humor, and heart, this guide covers more than just the basics. J Hawkins walks listeners through the real questions and awkward moments new dads often face, offering practical advice and plenty of reassurance.

Finde die Liebe deines Lebens und entdecke die Liebe zum Leben. Single zu sein, kann sich schwierig anfühlen. Einen potenziellen Partner zu finden, der die eigenen Ansprüche erfüllt, ist für viele die noch größere Herausforderung – und wenn wir ihn finden, stellen wir nicht selten fest, dass er nicht für eine Beziehung bereit ist oder andere Vorstellungen hat als wir. Und dann ist da noch unser eigenes Päckchen: Verletzungen in vergangenen Partnerschaften, Angst davor, persönliche Bedürfnisse ehrlich zu kommunizieren oder die Sorge, Zurückweisung zu erleben.

Using this workbook, you'll learn practical skills grounded in proven-effective dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you heal and move forward after narcissistic abuse. You'll find targeted exercises for specific trauma symptoms to help you rebuild your shattered self-esteem and confidence, learn how to trust again, and make certain you can recognize red flags in the future. You'll also discover essential and easy-to-apply mindfulness skills for developing self-compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and managing negative thoughts.

To be loved and in a committed relationship are things that most people hope to experience one day. As desirable and wonderful as love can be, maintaining the love and connection in any relationship takes deliberate work from all parties involved. This audiobook, Affirmations for Couples, contains positive affirmations to help you stay positive and loving with yourself, and also with your partner as you all navigate your wonderful lives together.

Are you ready to handle the challenges that come with supporting your partner during pregnancy and parenting a newborn? Your partner has announced that she is pregnant! Congratulations! Now what? Becoming a new dad is the toughest thing you will ever do, and there is no perfect way to do it. You may feel overwhelmed, unqualified, and confused about what to do next. With the right knowledge, you can tackle the challenge head-on...and enjoy the journey as well.

Everyone struggles with jealousy, but not everyone understands the risks. Left unchecked, jealousy leads to unnecessary drama, stress, and abuse. For some people it can even end an otherwise promising relationship. Even for people who understand these facts, dealing with these emotions is difficult, so jealously ends up controlling their relationship and ultimately their lives.

"Ist es wirklich so schlimm, oder übertreibe ich nur?", "Liegt es an mir?" und "Warum kann ich diese Person nicht einfach loslassen?" – solche Fragen quälen viele Menschen, die toxische Beziehungen erleben. Der Ursprung dieser Probleme liegt oft in der Vergangenheit. Wer als Kind Missbrauch, Vernachlässigung oder das Gefühl des Verlassenwerdens erlebt hat, kämpft oft mit ungesunden Beziehungsdynamiken im Erwachsenenalter – egal ob in der Liebe, zwischen Freund*innen oder in der Familie.

¿Cómo vas a llamar psicópata o narcisista a tu propia madre? ¿Al «amor de tu vida»? ¿A tu mejor amigo? ¿Cómo es posible que alguien que diga quererte te haga tanto daño?

“It’s just grief,” they’ll tell you. “It will pass. We all lose someone at some point in our lives.” But the death of a partner is so much more than “just grief.” It’s a different kind of grief—the kind that permanently shifts our perspective on life.

Understanding the unique way in which your partner prefers to communicate is key to ensuring your relationship will go from strength to strength, rather than fizzling out. In this comprehensive guide, learn how to determine the communicative dynamics between you and your partner, and work towards a stronger, more loving connection today.

Are you sick and tired of being triggered and punishing your partner with unnecessary questioning while everyone around you seems to enjoy their relationships? Have you tried to put an end to your intrusive thoughts and triggers, but nothing seems to work? Do you want to finally say goodbye to all of your pain and see what works for you? You see, ridding yourself of retroactive jealousy forever doesn’t have to be complicated. You can easily start melting away RJ today, even if RJ has destroyed every relationship you’ve ever had.

Do you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around your partner? Are you unhappy in your relationship, but can't bear to pull yourself away from it? Do you feel inadequate and sometimes deserving of the treatment you get? Recognize that your partner is your manipulator and abuser - don't allow them to force the upper hand. Mind Games uncovers a host of underhanded, sneaky, and malicious emotional manipulation tactics that manipulators and abusers use to beat you down and control you.