kartail's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 stars.
Compared to the last book that I read on love and attachment etc this is great as a follow up. It has a much more in depth look at the science behind all of it which I love! My favourite part was definitely reading about all the studies and experiments sprinkled about in this book. However, It was definitely a bit dull whenever I had to read the made up scenarios or had to endure endless scenes about couples and their struggles. I enjoyed a bit of it, but by the end they were definitely a drag, and I think I was finished with the book way before it really ended. I don’t recommend reading the last few chapters.
Compared to the last book that I read on love and attachment etc this is great as a follow up. It has a much more in depth look at the science behind all of it which I love! My favourite part was definitely reading about all the studies and experiments sprinkled about in this book. However, It was definitely a bit dull whenever I had to read the made up scenarios or had to endure endless scenes about couples and their struggles. I enjoyed a bit of it, but by the end they were definitely a drag, and I think I was finished with the book way before it really ended. I don’t recommend reading the last few chapters.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
5.0
RATING: 5 STARS
(Review Not on Blog)
(I am working on a writing project on dating, love, romance, self confidence, creativity and self love. Currently, I am reading and researching the topics. The books I am reading for this I will also be reviewing, but may not discuss the project in the review.)
My therapist recommended this author to me, but I could not get my hand on the title she recommended. I decided to try this one and wow. Johnson takes common sense, psychology and examples to give her audience a clear understanding of the science behind romantic relationships. She believes that humans are meant to mate for life, and this was refreshing to read. To better understand this concept we must look at the relations we have formed in childhood. The type of love that will last is the secure love. Even if this is not accomplished in childhood, we can achieve it as adults if we are willing to do the work. It looks at the three stages of love and how as a couple you can make through. With scientific research to back up the theories, I think this is a great book for any one looking for secure love.
(Review Not on Blog)
(I am working on a writing project on dating, love, romance, self confidence, creativity and self love. Currently, I am reading and researching the topics. The books I am reading for this I will also be reviewing, but may not discuss the project in the review.)
My therapist recommended this author to me, but I could not get my hand on the title she recommended. I decided to try this one and wow. Johnson takes common sense, psychology and examples to give her audience a clear understanding of the science behind romantic relationships. She believes that humans are meant to mate for life, and this was refreshing to read. To better understand this concept we must look at the relations we have formed in childhood. The type of love that will last is the secure love. Even if this is not accomplished in childhood, we can achieve it as adults if we are willing to do the work. It looks at the three stages of love and how as a couple you can make through. With scientific research to back up the theories, I think this is a great book for any one looking for secure love.
ani_murray_94's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
carrieksnider's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to this one on CD. It was an excellent book! It really gets into what love is all about, and how we all crave connection. Lots of actual examples from her practice.
aly_ei's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
franceshaha's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.5
felt a generational gap at times especially after reading half of the asexuality book, ace (i had to return it to the library im going to finish it) but overall nice. gave me things to think about with my relationship
roma9062's review against another edition
4.0
Very useful. Would recommend anybody to read if even specific sections. Turns out people are hard to tolerate when we don’t voice our feelings constructively.