Thank you New Harbinger and NetGalley for an ARC of this fabulous book.
This is a book for all couples to read and refer back to, especially when they feel stuck. Based on ACT therapy this is an easy to read, engaging book which guides couples back to honouring their relationship with love, acceptance and fuller communication.

I highly recommend this book.

Very helpful book that made me stop and think about my words and actions. Some times selp-help books have a hard time with keeping the reader engaged but I felt this book was written in a way to assist and help the reader.

Thank you NetGalley and New Harbinger for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Letting go of conflict and truly opening up to your partner in a relationship or marriage can be hard to do sometimes. Russ Harris uses "a powerful model of psychology known as acceptance and commitment therapy or ACT." There are three parts to this book: Getting Stuck, Getting Real, and Getting Active. I really thought this book flowed incredibly well and contained a wealth of information.
I requested this book because my husband and I have been lacking effective communication in our marriage over the past couple of months. This book really helped guide us from getting completely stuck and lost. Relationships and marriages aren't easy! They're hard work. When you've been with someone for many years, you are going to encounter differences along the way..different thoughts and feelings, different ways of communicating, and different expectations.

Thank you Russ Harris for this amazing book! I will be purchasing the print copy!

This new version of ACT with Love is fantastic. All the good stuff from Russ Harris with his humility and good sense. Showing us how everything is a decision - staying, going, trying, blaming, it's all a decision. There's so much useful information here, ways to frame thinking and behaviours to make them helpful - the difference between influence and manipulation (and where this fits with control) is a great section. Actually it's all great. It's probably great whether or not you are in a relationship as the first thing we need to learn is to honour ourselves.

Put simply, this book is essential. Five stars!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

In "ACT with Love," Russ Harris delivers an updated and comprehensive guide to rekindling passion and connection in romantic relationships. Drawing on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Harris emphasizes the importance of developing psychological flexibility and being present in the moment to build understanding and compassion with your partner. With new information on attachment theory, mindfulness, and self-compassion techniques, readers will learn how to let go of conflict, resolve painful differences, and act on their values to create a fulfilling and meaningful relationship. This practical handbook includes relatable examples, audio-guided exercises, and worksheets to help readers put the strategies into practice, either on their own or with their partner. Whether you're facing communication challenges or looking to increase intimacy and connection, "ACT with Love" offers valuable insights and tools to help you navigate the complexities of relationships and build a strong, lasting bond with your partner.

Thank you, New Harbinger Publications Inc, for the advance reading copy.

I feel this book should be read at least once when we enter adulthood. We are going to face this situation someday or the other and it’s better that we understand/ be aware that not everyone is the same and not every relationship would work smoothly as we anticipate.

I love how readable this guidebook is. Relationship advice never work most times when it comes from our so called friends and family unless we are ready to accept our situation and sincerely get genuine support from them.

How reading a book actually helps more in such cases:

First, it’s never always comfortable talking about relationships with people. Some things we want to face and need to think over being alone. Because the decisions need to be taken we are alone ultimately.

Second, less noise and less complaints. Most times people point out what’s wrong with the partners. Actually we don’t need this at the moment. A book will not do this for sure.

Third, such guidebooks present their contents (I am talking about this book here) convincing you that it has accepted what’s happened already and make you see what actually has happened making you see different scenarios with examples, and then give you the chance to choose what would happen next all by yourself.

Talk with your loved ones, read this book and ultimately it’s you who will decide.

The book has three main parts with more emphasis on the third part on what we can do if the relationship is not working. I believe these points made are valid and the writing considers the most important aspects of a relationship.