Discover a new way of approaching love, freedom, and solitude in today's world with this thought-provoking book. Explore essential questions about the boundaries between lust and love, and learn how freedom is crucial for finding happiness with ourselves and others. With unique and radical perspectives, this book offers a chance to redefine and revitalize the foundations of our lives, and find fulfillment for both individuals and society as a whole.

The Koan of Relationships

Love, Freedom, Aloneness

This provocative and brilliant book challenges the accepted narrative that sexual monogamy comes naturally to our species. Renegade thinkers Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá weave together evidence from anthropology, archaeology, primatology, anatomy, and psychosexuality to show how far from human nature monogamy really is. They explore the ancient roots of human sexuality while pointing toward a more optimistic future that is illuminated by our innate capacities for love, cooperation, and generosity. Sex at Dawn unapologetically upends unwarranted assumptions and unfounded conclusions while offering a revolutionary understanding of why we live and love as we do.

The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality

Sex at Dawn

Learn how to have mature and fulfilling relationships with the help of the Buddhist concept of mindfulness. In this insightful book, the author presents a fresh perspective on love and relationships, focusing on becoming a more loving and realistic person rather than finding an ideal mate. Explore the five hallmarks of mindful loving - attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing -to deepen your relationships and personal transformation.

The Five Keys to Mindful Loving

How to Be an Adult in Relationships

Understand the different enneagram personality types and behaviors to improve your relationships with Suzanne Stabile's book. Learn why certain types may seem intimidating, unavailable, or open and loving one day but distant the next. Suzanne offers insights and humor to help readers foster more compassionate relationships with everyone in their lives.

An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships

The Path Between Us

Social Intelligence delves into the latest research regarding our innate and integral need to connect with one another. Daniel Goleman explores the importance of interpersonal relationships, from our closest family and friends to even strangers we encounter daily. He explains the profound biological impact of our social interactions and how they can affect everything from our immune system to our genes. Goleman also discusses the basis of charisma, sexual attraction, and detects lies. He explores both the light and dark sides of social intelligence, ultimately showcasing the profound capacity for empathy, cooperation, and altruism that humans possess.

The New Science of Human Relationships

Social Intelligence

Learn how to set healthy boundaries in all areas of your life with this New York Times bestselling book. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend provide biblically based answers on tough questions, such as "Can I set limits and still be a loving person?" and "Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries?" The updated and expanded edition also addresses boundaries in the digital age, online dating, single parenting, and the workplace. Unpacking ten laws of boundaries, you'll discover firsthand how sound boundaries can bring new health to your relationships and give you the freedom to walk as the loving, fulfilled individual you were created to be.

When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life

Boundaries

Discover the groundbreaking relationship science that can help you find and sustain love with "Attached". Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller explore adult attachment theory, and how it can help explain why some people navigate relationships with ease while others struggle. They guide readers in identifying their attachment style and their partner's, offering a roadmap for building stronger and more fulfilling connections with the ones they love.

The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind - and Keep - Love

Attached

Discover the mysteries behind understanding human behavior and the mind in this captivating read. Psychologist Nicholas Epley delves into our ability to connect with others and the common mistakes we make along the way. Learn how to improve your relationships, both personal and professional, by gaining a better understanding of the minds of those around you. Mindwise provides insight and wisdom that will revolutionize your thinking about yourself and those you interact with daily.

Why We Misunderstand What Others Think, Believe, Feel, and Want

Mindwise

Discover how fear-based beliefs and assumptions can undermine love and lead to suffering in relationships in this insightful book. Using compelling stories, the author shows how to heal emotional wounds, embrace freedom and joy, and nurture playfulness to create healthy, loving relationships. Learn to overcome self-rejection, avoid the war of control, and capture the love within yourself. A must-read for anyone seeking to accept and forgive themselves and others.

A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship

The Mastery of Love

Discover the key to transforming millions of relationships worldwide in this #1 New York Times bestseller. Dr. Gary Chapman shares his proven approach to showing and receiving love, offering practical and insightful wisdom to deepen intimacy with your partner. Updated to reflect the complexities of modern relationships, this book includes a personal assessment to help you discover your love language and that of your loved one. Whether your relationship is flourishing or struggling, The 5 Love Languages can help bring you to deeper levels of intimacy starting today.

The Secret to Love that Lasts

The 5 Love Languages

Overcome your fear of rejection with Rejection Proof, a book that offers a new perspective on how to turn a no into a yes. Jia Jiang shares his own inspiring journey of seeking rejection for 100 days and discovering the secrets of successful asking. Filled with valuable insight and entertaining stories, Rejection Proof is a fun and thoughtful examination on how to dare to live more boldly.

REJECTION PROOF

This insightful book by Daniel Goleman explores the importance of emotional intelligence in determining success, happiness, and overall well-being. Goleman offers a new perspective on the role of our "two minds" - the rational and the emotional - and reveals the five crucial skills of emotional intelligence. Through vivid examples, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how emotional intelligence impacts relationships, work, and physical health. The best part? Emotional literacy can be developed at any point in life, making this a must-read for parents, teachers, business leaders, and anyone interested in personal growth.

Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

Emotional Intelligence

Discover the latest scientific research on the complexities of love and its essential role in human well-being. A General Theory of Love tackles the difficult task of reconciling what artists and thinkers have known for thousands of years about the human heart with what has only recently been learned about the primitive functions of the human brain. Learn how relationships function, how parents shape their child's developing self, how psychotherapy really works, and how our society dangerously flouts essential emotional laws. This work of rare passion and eloquence will forever change the way you think about human intimacy.

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