Relational Reset

Relational Reset is a Christian based relationship book with handy, honest examples of why things go wrong and how to correct them. There is a ton of relationship information in this book... and each chapter seems to have something that I can relate to from either current or past behaviors. I love the tone of this helpful relationship book. The tone delivers instruction without condemnation. The topics discussed in Relational Reset apply to romantic relationships, family relationships, work relationships, and friendships.

One of the most helpful chapters for me personally was the Talk Straight chapter about being assertive and honest about your feelings and how important that is for the relationship. To me, when I was growing up in the church it seems like women were given the message that being too assertive is not healthy or holy. I like the way author Laurel Shaler presents the information on talking straight...and combining these techniques with empathy and choosing to see the other person's perspective seems sound advice.

I highly recommend Relational Reset- I can not wait until it is available in print so that I can get a copy to keep!!!

Relational Reset:

Table of Contents:

Silence Insecurity
Deal with disappointment
Overcome Offenses
Talk Straight
Dismiss Blame
Eradicate Envy
Forget Fear
Surrender Judgement
Dispel the past
Let God
Be the Bigger Person
Relational Reset Appendix / Resources

This is a book everybody can benefit from. It will help you get rid of your bad habits. At one time or another everybody feels every emotion that is in this book, some people more than others. Laurel Shaler is very open and honest in this book. Make sure you have a highlighter handy because there is so much in this book to refer back to. Thank you Moody Publishers via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. This is my honest opinion and I will be ordering a hard copy when it comes out.

I didn't realize this was a religious book. I wish this would be made clear and obvious on the front page.

With a Christian base, this book offers insights into relationships and personal expectations that may affect growth .
I loved the 'talk straight' chapter where it's all about creating an environment and speaking your truth as it is and not flinching from any feedback or situation that arises due to it. I mostly loved the fact that it called for being assertive.

Thank you Netgalley for the eARC, this book is one that couple or individuals can always go back to for insights on their thoughts, feelings and actions in any relationship situation.

The author relayed mostly common sense wisdom, but in a thoughtful, non lecturing way. We all have to be brave enough to incorporate this advice into our relationships. So many woman struggle with asserting themselves in their relationships and communications and I love how the author handled that section.

Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

There is a lot of common sense wisdom in this book. Many things I already do or know so it wasn’t as fresh with the ideas as I would have liked.