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  • Written by: Terrence Real
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  • Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (101 ratings)

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Fierce Intimacy

Written by: Terrence Real
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Publisher's Summary

Proven Skills for Navigating the Real Challenges of Intimate Relationships 

What does it take for couples to sustain love? How can you deepen your relationship even when you and your partner disagree, fight, or let each other down? “Intimacy isn’t something you have. It’s something you do”, teaches Terry Real. “It’s a minute-by-minute practice of connecting to others through empathy, vulnerability, and accountability.” With Fierce Intimacy, this renowned author offers a revolutionary way of living in connection - one that allows you to cherish your partner, yourself, and your relationship in equal measure.  

How to Communicate with Love and Respect - Even When You Argue 

Terry’s approach to relationship is called “full-respect living” - to skillfully and honestly assert your needs while also honoring your partner’s needs. In these six sessions, he presents invaluable training for individuals and couples on developing the skills necessary for this authentic way of connecting. You’ll begin by learning how to clear away the outdated beliefs and habits that keep you from developing healthy self-esteem. Then Terry will help you and your partner transform the Five Losing Strategies that sabotage relationships into the Five Winning Strategies that lead to clear communication, trust, and mutual support.  

“When we dare to be more vulnerable and open and honest, we are forging new territory”, says Terry Real. Whether you’re still seeking a partner or want to breathe new life into your existing relationship, Fierce Intimacy brings you essential tools for connecting with true respect, uncompromising honesty, and ever-deepening love.  

Highlights

  • The adaptive child - how to recognize and defuse self-sabotaging habits
  • Unhealthy self-esteem traps for men and women 
  • Identifying your CNI (Core Negative Image) - a key to making arguments constructive instead of destructive
  • The Feedback Wheel - a four-step approach to revolutionize your communication 
  • The Five Losing Strategies: our impulses to control, retaliate, and be right all the time 
  • The Five Winning Strategies for shared happiness, connection, and success 

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Terry Real (P)2018 Sounds True

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Best relationship book I've read in a long time!

Wow! Straight advice that's easy to follow. Glad I overlooked the negative reviews. I'm not really sure about the one saying he's got a problem with fat people. I didn't hear that at all except for a rant about him talking about someone's "fat little head" for about 5 minutes.

I heard his podcast on Goop and immediately looked up his books. Turns out I had looked at this book weeks before and avoided it because of some of the reviews.

Practical and self deprecating advice.

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great book with amazing relationships tools

I absolutely loved it, so well written and narrated, it teaches incredible tools that can be used in every relationship.

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  • 2023-03-24

Straight Forward No B.S!

I love Terry's work; it is straight to the point with no B.S....... Honest, tangible guidance for those tough relationship challenges that most couples face! Great listen!

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Excellent RLT tools

Found this one great. It is shorter than his other audios— and he is the narrator.

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Very helpful

I loved everything about this audio book. I like Terry is the narrator himself. In Fierce Intimacy he gives the listener basically the content of a workshop. So you get a lot of value for the price of an audio book. The exercises and insights he shares are very valuable.

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Best title I’ve ever read on the subject

I love Terence’s down to earth approach. He does a great job at simplifying a sometimes complicated subject.

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Must read for nearly everyone

Just amazing - this book can change for better your relationships with others and as a result - your life

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life changing book!

In the words of Bill and Ted, "be excellent to eachother!"

This book teaches just that.

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  • 2021-08-17

Lots to learn in this book

There are lots of nuggets of growth in this book. The closest thing to a 'step-by-step guide' to marriage, if one is possible.

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Mind Blown!!

Terry Real has opened my mind and approach to all my relationships. I’ve experienced such wonderful shifts with my dating partner, my mother, siblings and friends so far and I’ve just finished it - I’m excited by the potential ahead for more transparency, intimacy and satisfaction!!

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