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by Ph.D., Dr. Richard L. Pimental-Habib (Author) "Lovers, life partners, significant others...siblings, mothers and sons, fathers and daughters...best friends, ex-lovers, colleagues..." (more)
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Dr. Richard L. Pimental-Habib’s new book is filled with thought-provoking guidance and soul-searching wisdom. Having previously addressed issues of self-esteem and emotional well-being in the gay and lesbian community in Empowering the Tribe, Dr. Pimental-Habib now provides gay men and lesbians with a blueprint for forming and cultivating meaningful and long-lasting relationships of all varieties.

"Relationships provide the fabric and richness of our lives. They act as organic mirrors reflecting the qualities of who we are to others. They show us our hopes, fears, hurts, and joys."

Using real-life relationships as examples, The Power of a Partner illustrates the importance and value of healthy relationships with family, friends, and lovers. The book’s in-depth exploration of various relationships focuses on:

Love, lust, and healthy commitments:
Why we choose who we choose
Working through the grief of a breakup:
Successful strategies of long-term relationships
Tips for healthy open relationships:
Coping with the ex
Nurturing all your friendships:
Dealing with family relationships
Improving the quality of your love relationships:
Learning to love yourself as a foundation for loving others

Whether you want to learn how to relate better to siblings or coworkers, sex-partners or friends, Dr. Pimental-Habib’s warm and enlightening approach will help you secure the greatest emotional, physical, and spiritual satisfaction possible.

Dr. Richard L. Pimental-Habib is a psychotherapist in private practice in Fresno, California. A member of the American Psychological Association, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, the American Board of Hypnotherapy, and the American Academy of Hypno-analysts, he is the author of Empowering the Tribe, and his articles have appeared in L.A. Parent, Bereavement, and Let’s Talk!


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  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Alyson Books; 1 edition (October 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1555836321
  • ISBN-13: 978-1555836320
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,049,403 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful!!, November 14, 2002
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I've read a few books on dating and building and maintaining relationships and this one truly stands out! Not only does it cover building gay and lesbian partnerships, but also having healthy relationships with friends, family, coworkers, and yourself! There's no snippy banter or feckless chitchat, just honest, useful, valuable information based on the author's 15-plus years experience as a counselor and therapist. This book is packed with practical, thought-provoking information that guides you on a journey in a warm, sincere, gentle style.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful Book !, December 8, 2002
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Dr. Rick has written an insightful, soul-searching blueprint to help all couples -- gay and straight -- partake of an honest journey toward forming healthy bonds of all kinds. He offers guidance for creating healthy relationships with lovers, friends, family, co-workers, and perhaps most importantly, with oneself. This unique book includes common-sense advice, humor, meditations, and lots of examples of how other gay couples make their way through the myriad of relationship joys and struggles. I highly recommend Dr. Rick's style of relationship counseling !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant and powerful, January 2, 2003
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This book takes you places you have always feared and sets you free. It is never too late to explore and expand your world of relationships as this book empowers us to think and act with new insights. The meditations are expecially enlightening and can be used time and time again. Waiting for the next book .
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