The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to a Healthy Relationship (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Judy Kuriansky (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: July 18, 2001

From the Back Cover The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Relationship, 2E offers advice that is relevant and useful to anyone in any relationship. Dealing with more than one aspect of relationships, the book covers all the bases: what constitutes a healthy relationship, how to keep the passion alive, and how to overcome obstacles to a long-lasting relationship. New chapters on relationships in the new millennium, including content on managing long-distance relationships and relating in the Internet age are included in this second edition. About the Author DR. JUDY KURIANSKY, author of the best-selling The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Dating, is the popular radio host of LovePhones, the nationally syndicated call-in advice radio show. An internationally known clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, TV personality, former news reporter, and adjunct professor at Columbia University Teachers College, she is a popular lecturer and commentator on love and relationships.

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From the Back Cover

The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Relationship, 2E offers advice that is relevant and useful to anyone in any relationship. Dealing with more than one aspect of relationships, the book covers all the bases: what constitutes a healthy relationship, how to keep the passion alive, and how to overcome obstacles to a long-lasting relationship. New chapters on relationships in the new millennium, including content on managing long-distance relationships and relating in the Internet age are included in this second edition.

About the Author

DR. JUDY KURIANSKY, author of the best-selling The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Dating, is the popular radio host of LovePhones, the nationally syndicated call-in advice radio show. An internationally known clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, TV personality, former news reporter, and adjunct professor at Columbia University Teachers College, she is a popular lecturer and commentator on love and relationships.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2 edition (July 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028642066
• ISBN-13: 978-0028642062
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #260,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for couples of all ages, February 15, 2001

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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Relationship (Paperback)

I'm almost sad that they called this an "Idiot's Book" because it makes it seem like the information in here is very low-level. It's actually incredibly helpful for all levels of couples - from those who have never dated anyone else before to those who have dated quite a bit but now want to learn more about their relationship.

There are chapters on everything in here - cheating on the internet, the way you deal with your partner's parents, dealing with losses, your arguing styles, how you criticize each other, working through sexual incompatabilities, you name it. I can't imagine any couple that couldn't learn a few things by reading through this. Even if one partner reads it and then talks to the other about the key topics, it'll help a relationship shake out the kinks.

Highly recommended.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *recognize* and *participate* in good relationships, July 12, 2003

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"smokygrrl" (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to a Healthy Relationship (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in positive relationships. I know that the title contains the word "Idiot" but actually it's one of the best, simplest, and most comprehensive self-help books I've ever read on relationships....and I have read many.

After many years of trial and error, ups and downs, and several relationships that, though painful at times,
were valuable to me for learning and growing, I now know that if you open your mind and heart and decide to do some work to prepare yourself to become a good partner then eventually, maybe sooner than later, you will meet the right person for you. More importantly, you will be able to *recognize* them and *participate* in a good relationship with them.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for rebuilding your marriage, April 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Relationship (Paperback)

Easy to read and discuss with your partner. This book has a lot of excellent information and good ideas for getting a sliding relationship back on track. I recommend each parntner reading a chapter, then taking 30 to 60 minutes to discuss it together. I especially enjoyed the quizzes.