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The Dance of Connection

By: Harriet Lerner
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Bestselling author Harriet Lerner focuses on the challenge and the importance of being able to express one's ""authentic voice"" in intimate relationships.

The key problem in relationships, particularly over time, is that people begin to lose their voice. Despite decades of assertiveness training and lots of good advice about communicating with clarity, timing, and tact, women and men find that their greatest complaints in marriage and other intimate relationships are that they are not being heard, that they cannot affect the other person, that fights go nowhere, that conflict brings only pain. Although an intimate, long-term relationship offers the greatest possibilities for knowing the other person and being known, these relationships are also fertile ground for silence and frustration when it comes to articulating a true self. And yet giving voice to this self is at the center of having both a relationship and a self. Much as she did in THE MOTHER DANCE, Lerner will approach this rich subject with tales from her personal life and clinical work, inspiring and teaching readers to speak their own truths to the most important people in their lives.


©1999 Harriet Lerner; (P)2001 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Emotions Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships
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so inspiring, learning to have deep enduring connections is one of the most difficult and rewarding things we can do in life.

wonderful wisdom

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What an eye opening book creating a deep understanding of our human behaviour and how we can change it to effect the greater good. Completely loved this book. Highly recommended 🙏🏽❤️

So much wisdom

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My psychologist recommended I read this book and I’m so glad she did. So much great practical advice and insight- loved it!

Excellent Book

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Her books are some of the most insightful and empowering I’ve come across. This one is quite accessible and gives examples of lots of common dilemmas, plus the core substance of her approach to improving relationships of all kind.

Love Harriet Lerner

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Great insights. Thank you for sharing your wisdom helping us improve connections now and into the future.

Highly recommend

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