Communication Miracles for Couples: Easy and Effective Tools to Create More Love and Less Conflict [Paperback]

Jonathan Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997

From getting a partner to listen to repairing broken trust to avoiding arguments altogether, this practical, down-to-earth, and heartfelt guide offers ideas and approaches to easing conflict in even the most challenging real-life situations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Excellent advice for those seeking a spiritual partnership as opposed to a conflicted relationship.” --Dr. Wayne Dyer, author of Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life; The Power of Intention; and Living the Wisdom of the Tao

“Read this book to guide you to creating your desired, loving relationship.” --Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Medicine & Miracles --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author of nine books, and a professional speaker from Northern California. His work has appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, and the Los Angeles Times, as well as dozens of other publications. In addition, Mr. Robinson has made numerous appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show and CNN, as well as other national TV talk shows. He is the author of The Experience of God, Life's Big Questions, Instant Insight; Real Wealth; Shortcuts to Bliss; Shortcuts toSuccess, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Awakening Your Spirituality, and Terror Proof Your Mind and Money. He lives in Nevada City, CA. He can be found online at: www.howtotools.com. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Conari Press; First Printing edition (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573240834
• ISBN-13: 978-1573240833
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #548,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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151 of 153 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best married couples' communication book I've read!, December 3, 1997

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This review is from: Communication Miracles for Couples: Easy and Effective Tools to Create More Love and Less Conflict (Paperback)

Like most people, my wife and I were never taught how to communicate effectively with each other. Ultimately, we ended up in marital therapy to try to save our marraige. We took turns reading the chapters of this short book to each other, then discussing what we had learned and how to put it to use. We learned more in a few nights than either of our therapists taught us, and at a tiny fraction of the cost! Our communications with each other (and with almost everyone else in our lives) has improved over 1,000%. Now, instead of just fighting over our respective positions on subjects, we can actually communicate effectively and get past our egos to get things accomplished and move on to the fun parts of life! If you don't yet know everything there is to know about really communicating with another human being on the very deepest and most effective level, then GET THIS BOOK!

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read and best advice, September 23, 2002

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This review is from: Communication Miracles for Couples: Easy and Effective Tools to Create More Love and Less Conflict (Paperback)

I have read many many books on the subject of marriage and inherent problems. Married 37 years, I find myself in a separation. I chose several books to read to help me and this one was the best. Mr. Robinson very clearly and concisely talks about the acknowledgement, acceptance and appreciation all of us need in life. These tenents and ideas he has on blame and defensiveness hit home. I have only been separated a month but this has really helped me understand our conflicts. Now all I have to do is figure out a way to have my husband read it!...I recommend this to all couples and bought books for both my married and unmarried sons.

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent book but...., August 11, 2007

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C. Harmon (Middle of the US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Communication Miracles for Couples: Easy and Effective Tools to Create More Love and Less Conflict (Paperback)

but I found myself rolling my eyes at some of the analogies (such as describing why we fight as being because our 'self esteem bank account' is low and we want to make a deposit in it by arguing with a loved one). I did find some helpful hints about ways to diffuse an argument, but I did feel like most of the time the author wants you to 'give in' when arguing because he feels it is better to be loved than be right. I didn't feel like the author really gave any advice on how to handle serious issues where giving in isn't an option. For example, if your spouse is drinking too much and becoming belligerent should you decide that you like being loved more than being right and chose to get over the situation by making a 'deposit' in your spouses self esteem bank account so that they feel better about themselves and are less likely to fight? But to be fair, overall, the book is well written and easy to identify with thanks to the author's many examples, be they personal or from couples he has counseled. One of the best pieces of advice from the book was about calling a time out while arguing during which you spoon or cuddle with each other for five minutes and then resume your argument. Just like the author said in his book, when my husband and I tried this, we found that we no longer wanted to argue after the cuddling. And while the first minute of cuddling was awkward due to the argument, it really was effective in calming both of us down and putting things back in perspective. In my opinion this book is good if you are looking for a way to get over or completely avoid small arguments, but is not very helpful if you are looking to facilitate communication/get past arguments about more major issues.