10 Steps to a Great Relationship: What Every Couple Should Know about Love [Paperback]

Howard J. Rankin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1998

This book explores what is really meant by love and describes the ten steps that define it. Contains case histories, self-assessments and practical ways to improve relationships by providing tools that will improve your loving behaviors. In addition to describing the 10 Steps the author provides insights on The Dynamics of Attraction, The Five Stages of a Relationship and How and When to Get Help.

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From the Publisher

Howard Rankin Ph.D is a distinguished and respected psychologist and writer whose work is frequently quoted in the popular media. He has developed a reputation for taking research data and turning it into practical advice in a meaningful, understandable and entertaining way.

From the Back Cover

Relationships are oxygen for the soul but they are complex. Real love is an act of will that requires special attitudes and behaviors. In this book renowned psychologist Dr. Howard Rankin not only reveals the real meaning of love but shows you how to take the steps to greater intimacy: Discover:

The dynamics of attraction

How you can improve trust

The five stages of a relationship

How to keep romance alive

How to keep your independence

The secrets of intimacy

How to communicate effectively

And much, much more!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: Stepwise Press; First Printing edition (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965826120
• ISBN-13: 978-0965826129
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,315,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensible guidelines to waking up your relationships, October 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: 10 Steps to a Great Relationship: What Every Couple Should Know about Love (Paperback)

I found Dr Rankin's book 10 Steps to a Great Relationship really helpful and enjoyable. It has always seemed to me that people use the word "love" in many different confusing ways and the book helped me understand what love really is. I liked the author's easy style, case histories and humor and I especially appreciated his non-judgmental tone and useful techniques that helped me assess my strengths and weaknesses as well as giving me practical suggestions about how I could improve in love.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's all about understandings., March 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: 10 Steps to a Great Relationship: What Every Couple Should Know about Love (Paperback)

Understandings are important for any relationships. Having gone through step 1 to 10 in the book, I started to understand more what love really is, what I can/cannot control, and what to expect in my relationship. In fact, applying what I've learned from the book with my real-life relationship, I have puzzled out one frustrating issue inside my wife's unconscious mind about fear and insecurity. Once I made sense out of it and explain to her, things are really improving now.

2 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes your heart pump, your eyes burn & goosebumps jump out!, August 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 10 Steps to a Great Relationship: What Every Couple Should Know about Love (Paperback)

Hannibal was fantastic! You can't put it down. The story twists in ways you cannot imagine. If you love thrillers, this is the book for you...but don't read it when your alone! It's scary!!