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need_to_read's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
kmc3050's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. The "flashcards" are well thought out and succinct, but the field notes can be a bit wordy and full of too many stories. I also don't like how this is bound. . .it is no longer actual flashcards but just regular pages. As someone who clearly doesn't think before she talks, I could benefit from slowing down and using a "card" or two. So, I marked the ones most appropriate for me and will put them on actual flashcards to keep in my purse.
lblack421's review against another edition
3.0
A book of flashcards to use in certain situations in which you're finding it difficult to communicate with your partner & a short description of how to use them/how couples in her therapy have used them effectively. The cover picture is what grabbed me & some of the cards/set ups I found insightful, but not overly helpful.
specificwonderland's review against another edition
3.0
very simple principles to guide tough conversations
qemorio's review
3.0
I was excited to read it but again it took me a while to get to it, not sure why... anyway. My husband and I communicate very well so I thought this book was going to be a breeze which it was for the most part but there were a few surprises. I think the biggest thing I learned from this book is you can never stop trying to improve your relationship. Just like life in general the moment you become complacent is the moment you or your relationship begins to deteriorate. In life it's your memory, your reaction time or your flexibility in a relationship it's trust, loving physical touch and meaningful communication. Either way it is each of our job's to seek out new and better ways to live, to get out there learn new skills and create experiences that keep our minds, bodies and spirits engaged. If anyone expects to have what can be considered a good and lasting relationship you must stay engaged in that relationship.
With that said it is naive to ever think that you don't need to read relationship books because "my relationship is fine." Talk to me Like I'm Someone you Love is basically a book of flash cards. One liners, if you will to keep the lines of communication open between you and your partner, Each card helps to put into words the feelings you want to convey but for some reason just can't get across to your partner. Each card is accompanied by a page or so of explanation as to when and why each card might be used. As it turns out I didn't find a lot that my husband and I need to work on but I this book did give me a whole list of new phrases to work into conversation that will help to get my point across without making my husband feel belittled or that I don't love him. Even though while in the heat of an argument it may feel like your partner doesn't love you the truth is that they do and it is important to let them know that without having to forfeit your opinions. this book gives a lot of great ideas on how to do just that.
With that said it is naive to ever think that you don't need to read relationship books because "my relationship is fine." Talk to me Like I'm Someone you Love is basically a book of flash cards. One liners, if you will to keep the lines of communication open between you and your partner, Each card helps to put into words the feelings you want to convey but for some reason just can't get across to your partner. Each card is accompanied by a page or so of explanation as to when and why each card might be used. As it turns out I didn't find a lot that my husband and I need to work on but I this book did give me a whole list of new phrases to work into conversation that will help to get my point across without making my husband feel belittled or that I don't love him. Even though while in the heat of an argument it may feel like your partner doesn't love you the truth is that they do and it is important to let them know that without having to forfeit your opinions. this book gives a lot of great ideas on how to do just that.
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