The Anger Habit in Relationships: A Communication Workbook for Relationships, Marriages and Partnerships [Paperback]

Carl Semmelroth (Author)

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Product Description

Anger can destroy a relationship. From nagging to verbal abuse, this problem comes up in every relationship. How do you get past it? Break the Anger Habit!

The Anger Habit in Relationships takes the principles of the successful Anger Habit series and examines how they affect relationships. The Anger Habit in Relationships helps couples recognize the patterns of anger in their behavior and how they affect their relationship. Semmelroth teaches you how to move past this response behavior so you can improve your relationship.

Discover: € What Your Angry Partner Wants € How to Replace Argument Starters with Communication Starters € Why You Fight and How to Avoid It

About the Author

Carl Semmelroth, Ph.D., has maintained a mental health practice for more than twenty-five years in Michigan. He received his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Michigan. He is the coauthor of The Anger Habit and the author of The Anger Habit Workbook.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks; 1 edition (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402203578
• ISBN-13: 978-1402203572
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #78,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars even better than original Anger Habit, March 16, 2006

By	William A. Chase - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Anger Habit in Relationships: A Communication Workbook for Relationships, Marriages and Partnerships (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book to everyone. It is full of wisdom and uncomplicated principles that are easy to apply in everyday life. The facts about anger itself and it's motives and implications are described and simple exercises are suggested. Even without the exercises, your broadened and more accurate understanding of your own psychology and that of others will give you what you need to undo your anger habit and deal with other's anger. Also contains accurate insight on narcissism (though he avoids the term lest we think ourselves immune) and unhappiness generally. Less cerebral than the original Anger Habit which I also enjoyed, but this is an improvement.
You will feel great relief after reading this as you become aware of how much energy you are wasting! Start now!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An eye-opener, March 25, 2010

By	wanttoattainirvana - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Anger Habit in Relationships: A Communication Workbook for Relationships, Marriages and Partnerships (Paperback)

I enjoyed the book thoroughly. That is when I wasn't squirming with shame at the insight I was receiving about the motives behind my anger. When the author says that you are not your partner's disciplinarian-when he says it as bluntly as that- you realize that that is what you have been trying to be. And many other such insights are there in the book. If one can keep some keywords like "control", "criticism", "self importance", and "WAIT to express yourself" in mind, one's anger will never ever be the same..The author seems to imply one must never be angry. I don't know if that is possible and there is the danger that people will just repress their anger after reading this book due to the shame it induces.
Furthermore I was disappointed however that even though it says it is a communication Handbook for relationships, about the only positive advice he has for communication is that once you let go of controlling the spouse and being a disciplinarian, communication will just flow from a friendly attitude. I am not sure if I buy that. Worth trying however.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, October 25, 2007

By	Sean - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Anger Habit in Relationships: A Communication Workbook for Relationships, Marriages and Partnerships (Paperback)

Mr Semmelroth did a brilliant job with this book. In this book he takes great strides to explain a concept before employing an exercise to reinforce the lesson and bring clarity to the topic. I found the material easy to read and digest and have used the lessons already in my daily life.