Opening to Love 365 Days a Year [Paperback]

Judith Ph.D.; Sniechowski, James Ph.D. Sherven (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

In this delightful work bestselling authors Judith Sherven and James Sniechowski, a husband-and-wife team and coauthors of The New Intimacy, help readers build a stronger relationship with their partners through heartfelt essays and life-changing affirmations.

The book contains a brief and easily accessible affirmation for each day of the year that readers can incorporate into their lives in whatever way their interest and time allows: They can meditate about the idea, practice it that day, or simply open the lines of communication by discussing it with their partner. Each affirmation will enable readers to give and receive love, forget old wounds and to celebrate their partner's differences.

The affirmations are relevant for anyone who's dating or married, and focus on all aspects of a relationship including romance, trust, conflicts, commitment, self-respect and sexuality. Specific affirmations cover issues like: acceptance, anniversaries, beauty, boredom, brain sex, emotional cheating, cuddling, dating, divorce, dreams, fair fighting, family, hugs and in-laws. The book also includes a handy subject index so that readers can quickly refer to topics that interest them.

A perfect gift idea for weddings, showers, Valentine's Day, or for readers to give to that special someone in their lives.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...Thought-provoking, inspiring, and wise, these affirmations are little one-page teachers; if today's lesson feels like familiar territory, you can bet that tomorrow's will open your eyes to a new idea, perspective, or facet of relationship.

This wife-and-husband team, co-authors of The New Intimacy, offers for each day a page-long meditation, a distilled one-sentence affirmation, and a complementary (and complimentary) quotation. Just one of the meditations is ample kindling for a great heart-to-heart bonfire with your sweetheart; two or three absorbed would qualify as a good counseling session; 15 or 20 could be spun into a self-help book; 365 is an abundance." -- MW NAPRA Review

"Don't be deceived by the apparent simplicity of this book. It provides practical wisdom about the things that matter to us all. Notice the complexity of emotion offered in the daily meditations. We all need direct, uncomplicated guidance to love well in our complicated lives."
-- Thomas Moore, author, Care of the Soul and Original Self

Judith & Jim have followed their very valuable relationship guide, The New Intimacy, with this accessible yet deep book. These authors are so very good at everything they do, including this latest offering. It addresses countless subjects that would normally be omitted from a guide to loving well, and yet are critically important to creating three-dimensional love. Partners in love and business for a solid dozen years, Judith & Jim tirelessly cheerlead their readers toward deeper and greater love. This delightful book is an admirable combination of down-to-earth practicalities and soaring wisdom. Steven Svoboda -- Everyman: A Men's Journal, March/April 2000

From the Author

Readers tell us this is the perfect book for their jam-packed lives. They love the practical, fun and deeply meaningful ideas for creating more love in their lives. Singles use it to prepare themselves for a future relationship or to deepen their dating experience. Couples enjoy the daily discovery and loving adventure together. And families get such a kick out of including the kids in so many of the ideas.

We're just about to celebrate 13 years since we met and 12 years married, and it's such a pleasure to put into words so much of what we've learned about the invitation to love more fully -- each and every day.

We urge you to celebrate the magic of your differences and enjoy!
Judith & Jim

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Product Details

• Paperback: 425 pages
• Publisher: Health Communications (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558747451
• ISBN-13: 978-1558747456
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,836,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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