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You might be looking for your perfect partner or want to restore a marriage, improve your relationships with your work colleagues, renew relationships with family or friends, or find new friends. In The Secret to Relationships Masterclass Rhonda presents many inspiring examples of real-life cases from people who have used The Secret to achieve all of this and much, much more.

In his inspiring Audible Original, The Science of Friendship, Kyler Shumway, CEO of Deep Eddy Psychotherapy, offers you insights into what friendship is, how it works, and how to cultivate more rewarding connections in your own life - regardless of how lonely you may or may not feel. How does interpersonal connection work on a neuroscientific level? What schemas do we live under that keep us unconnected from one another? Why do some friendships evolve into romantic relationships or even become toxic?

In Friends of the Good, Demond reflects on how it wasn’t simply by luck, or chance, that he found the courage to leave a violent environment as a preteen; it was thanks to a supportive teacher who taught him to lean into his gifts. His “Chosen Family” immersed Demond in the importance of service and kinship as part of Alpha Phi Alpha. Being raised by “Givers” such as his beloved Grannie, who boarded those hard on their luck, surrounded Demond in foundational love for himself and others.

Bestselling author Patrick King brings you four of his acclaimed books in one volume - to enhance your relationships, revitalize your social life, relate to people better, and bring more overall joy to your life. Patrick King has thousands of 5-star reviews, many from mental health professionals and psychologists, praising his insight, approach, and actionable advice. Start your journey now.

She was a successful ad sales rep in Manhattan. He was a homeless 11-year-old panhandler on the street. He asked for spare change; she kept walking. But then something stopped her in her tracks, and she went back. And she continued to go back, again and again. They met up nearly every week for years and built an unexpected, life-changing friendship that has today spanned almost three decades.

The good news is that anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other 'black holes' of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good, eminent psychiatrist David D. Burns, M.D. outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life.

New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst shares her own deeply personal experiences of rejection from the perceived judgment of the perfectly toned woman one elliptical over to the incredibly painful childhood abandonment by her father. She leans in to honestly examine the roots of rejection, as well as rejection's ability to poison relationships from the inside out, including our relationship with God.

Do you ever secretly wonder if you’re the only one deep in the mess of life, facing circumstances and struggles that are difficult to talk about? Madison Grace Weeks assures you that you're not! Through her personal stories and relatable insights, Madison equips you to silence self-doubt, break free from shame, and build meaningful friendships. She reveals how vulnerability can lead to the connection and healing you crave.

Connected But Apart explores the delicate balance between intimacy and distance in a world that is more connected than ever. Through a blend of personal stories, psychological insights, and cultural reflections, this book delves into the paradox of modern relationships. Whether it’s between partners, family members, friends, or even strangers, the book examines how technology, social expectations, and individual fears can create both closeness and separation.

In a world where the quest for genuine connection is ever-present, "1111 Affirmations for the Heart" emerges as a beacon of hope and transformation. Amidst the chaos of daily life, the essence of self-love, deep romantic connections, nurturing family ties, and enriching friendships often gets lost. The challenge lies in rekindling these vital relationships and nourishing the love within ourselves.

Do you want more friends – to talk to, go out with, or have fun with? To foster deeper, more meaningful friendships? Or to cope better with friendship challenges? Good friends lift your spirits, enhance your life, and even help you live longer. Yet many people in midlife and beyond feel lonely and yearn for like-minded friends. This book will help you meet them. This book is for you if ANY of the following are true: You’re lonely and wish you had more good friends. You’re unsure how to make good friends and want practical tips.

Why do we assume romantic relationships are more important than friendships? What do we lose when we expect a spouse to meet all our needs? And what can we learn about commitment, love, and family from people who put deep friendship at the center of their lives? In The Other Significant Others, NPR's Rhaina Cohen invites us into the lives of people who have defied convention by choosing a friend as a life partner—these are friends who are home co-owners, co-parents or each other’s caregivers.

The controversial and thought-provoking book "Dark Seduction Psychology & Female Mind Control Tactics" by Sarah Levi explores the psychology of attraction and offers tactics that she says can control and influence women's perceptions and behaviors during seduction. Expanding upon her earlier writings, Levi delves into the darker side of psychological manipulation with the goal of giving listeners a toolkit of approaches that go beyond morally acceptable seduction.

Big Mouth is the perfect name for my book. Everyone is known for something and I truly believe I am known for the size of my gob. Luckily, I love doing all things oral; eating, talking and a few other bits I would rather keep private. Ah Fuck It I’ll tell you, I enjoy catching food people throw at my mouth because it’s as big as a goal and they never miss. We all know social media only offers a little part of what somebody is like so I’m taking this opportunity to defrost my crazy and let it all out.

The perfect practical pick-me-up for life's tough days, this book is the perfect guide to help you feel happier, healthier and calmer. We all have days where we feel like the world is getting us down. But here's the thing - you're not alone. From helping us see what strong really looks like, to what to do when you have no energy for self-care; Jayne Hardy shows us that even on our most difficult days, a little kindness can go a very long way.

This sequel to the bestselling The Anxious Hearts Guide dives deep into the complex dynamic between anxious and avoidant attachment styles. You'll learn why you crave closeness while your partner needs space, and how these opposing needs create a frustrating push-pull cycle.

The author of Bel Canto, winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award, the Orange Prize, and long-running New York Times best seller, turns to nonfiction in a moving chronicle of her decades-long friendship with the critically acclaimed and recently deceased author, Lucy Grealy.

For more than 30 years, Gay Hendricks has served as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies. In his updated classic, Learning to Love Yourself, Dr. Hendricks provides a honest, fresh, yet timeless, approach to handling your feelings and developing a deeply positive sense of self-worth. This book has helped tens of thousands.

It’s the great paradox of the digital age, what Radha Agrawal calls “community confusion” - the internet connects us to hundreds, thousands, even millions of people, and yet we feel more isolated than ever, with one in four Americans saying they have zero friends to confide in. Where are our people? The answer is found in Belong, a highly energetic guide to discovering where and with whom you fit.

What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In their “captivating” (The Wall Street Journal) book, the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, show that the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize.