A great book for anyone looking to improve their relationship with their romantic partner. Thorough and systematic, with lots of practical questions and exercises to work through. Would go well with a great couples counselor, but could be a starting place if that is out of reach for practical or costs reasons.

This book is really good! I have read a lot of relationship self help books and I really like how the author seamlessly integrates a lot of important relationship concepts and skills. It covers attachment styles, boundaries, healthy communication, what's happening in your body, etc.

This is one of the best relationship books I have read. As promised, couples therapist Liz Earnshaw offers inclusive relationship guidance in a gentle, encouraging tone. She discusses causes of disconnection and conflict, such as past trauma, insecure attachment styles, communication issues, and difficulty managing differences. She coaches you through developing tools and techniques to overcome those difficulties, along with journaling prompts and guided conversations with your partner. The appendix includes templates for how to have several difficult conversations, such as finding a win-win solutions or discussing intimacy needs. Additional back matter includes notes and recommended resources.

Although I was already familiar with many of the ideas the author discusses, I really liked her presentation. She does a great job summarizing relationship research in an easy to understand way. She offers simple mnemonics such as her three Rs for a health relationship (respect, responsiveness, and reliability) and her HARD conversation model (Halt conversation, Attend to safety needs, Repair, and Debrief) to help you remember good communication skills. She uses plenty of examples from couples she has worked with, featuring couples of different ethnicities, genders, and orientations.

Although this is intended for romantic couples, some of the guidance, such as identifying your needs, setting boundaries, and offering effective apologies, would be helpful for any relationship. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in improving their relationships with romantic partners, as well as with coworkers, family, and friends.

I was provided an unproofed ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.

This book is the closest thing to going to therapy I've ever read. The book asks a lot in terms of engagement from the reader. There are exercises to do throughout the book that take a considerable amount of time, but it is seriously worth doing and doing properly. You'll get back what you put in, that's for sure!

A useful book with information on relationships and providing implementable strategies. Lots of examples, very informative, and helpful for all different types of relationships. Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Elizabeth Earnshaw for this E-ARC in exchange for my review.

I learned a lot from this book. The information and subject can be a little intense. I do recommend not trying to rush through this book. Take the time to try the exercises and conversations. I did like this book and will carry much of the information with me.

This is very good, comprehensive, useful information. It covers a very wide variety of factors that go into relationship success (family of origin, expectations, attachment styles, communication, etc.). I particularly appreciated the demonstration of what these issues might look like through examples of interactions between couples. I also liked that a diverse mix of couples were featured in these examples so that all sorts of people can "see" themselves in the experience.

This is very, VERY dense information. I highly recommend tackling no more than one chapter at a time and really taking your time with it. The exercises laid out at the end were practical and will help couples get the most out of each particular module.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!