Men are right. The “relationship talk” does not help. Dr. Patricia Love’s and Dr. Steven Stosny’s How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It reveals the stunning truth about marital happiness: Love is not about better communication. It's about connection. You'll never get a closer relationship with your man by talking to him like you talk to one of your girlfriends. Male emotions are like women's sexuality: you can't be too direct too quickly. There are four ways to connect with a man:touch, activity, sex, routines. Men want closer marriages just as much as women do,but not if they has to act like a woman. Talking makes women move closer; it makes men move away. The secret of the silent male is this: his wife supplies the meaning in his life. The stunning truth about love is that talking doesn’t help. Have you ever had this conversation with your spouse? Wife: “Honey, we need to talk about us.” Husband: “Do we have to?” Drs. Patricia Love and Steven Stosny have studied this all-too-familiar dynamic between men and women and have reached a truly shocking conclusion. Even with the best of intentions, talking about your relationship doesn’t bring you together, and it will eventually drive you apart. The reason for this is that underneath most couples’ fights, there is a biological difference at work. A woman’s vulnerability to fear and anxiety makes her draw closer, while a man’s subtle sensitivity to shame makes him pull away in response. This is why so many married couples fall into the archetypal roles of nagging wife/stonewalling husband, and why improving a marriage can’t happen through words. How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It teaches couples how to get closer in ways that don’t require “trying to turn a man into a woman.” Rich in stories of couples who have turned their marriages around, and full of practical advice about the behaviors that make and break marriages, this essential guide will help couples find love beyond words.
This book was written to remind us that we all have fallen short of the glory of God, therefore we need to be mindful of how we view others. We tend to find fault in others because it is easier than facing the truth. This book deals with love, hardships, and how our expectations of others tend to lead us to disappointments. My parents, aunts, uncles, Pastor, friends, and children have played a large portion of encouragement in my life. They taught me that in order to gain respect we must first show respect to others. The Bible taught me that we must do unto others as we would have them to do unto us. In the year of 1998 I preached my initial sermon " Who could ask for anything more?" I was Ordained in 2000 as a Minister in the Northeast "B" Conference under the leadership of Bishop C.R Parker. The Gospel according to St. John 9:4, "I must do the work of Him that sent me while it is day, night cometh when no man can work.
This book tells the story of a little girl's journey from silence to empowerment. Feeling seen and (un) heard for most of her life, Patricia courageously shares how she was able to navigate a life of mental abandonment, abuse and trauma, and ultimately, find her power and worth within in order to create a new story. She shares her deepest secrets, pitfalls, and triumphs along the way in hopes of inspiring her readers to choose themselves, and realize that they, too, can have it all. This book will inspire and empower you if you are ready to: Listen to your inner child Understand that you're never alone, and always supported Look at the areas of your life where you are settling (and refuse to stay there any longer) Want to take your power back Realize it is time to write a new story Remember that you are a gift Are you at your wits end, feeling like you're trapped on a perpetual hamster wheel of chaos and confusion? I've been there, too. And the good news is, change is possible. In fact, it's probable when you decide to choose yourself first, and step into the life waiting for you. We've all got a story, and although different, we're actually more alike than we give ourselves credit for. Most (if not all) of us have experienced pain. Most of us have had some form of trauma in our lives. Most of us have had to overcome something that felt impossible to navigate. And guess what? We're all still here which tells me... You are a warrior, and far more capable than you realize. You can heal and rewrite your story. You can take all the lessons you've been given and create something beautiful from the mess. And you are worthy of the time and effort it takes to make your dreams a reality. No matter where you've been, or what you've been through, I see you. I honor you. And I love you, as you are.
From Dr. Patricia Love, a ground-breaking work that identifies, explores and treats the harmful effects that emotionally and psychologically invasive parents have on their children, and provides a program for overcoming the chronic problems that can result.
Why Am I Still Crying! In My last book, Alls Well That Ends Well, I told the story about how I was so mistreated, I blamed everyone in my life for everything that went wrong except me. I blamed my ex-husband, his parents, and my parents. In this book, I have accepted the responsibility for my own actions. I have learned a lot of things since I have gotten older, and God have shown me so many things. Now Im crying because Im happy. Im crying because now I know that the world dont owe me anything. God has already done what he said that He would do. Im crying because Im free.
Love and Carlson lift the veil on the subject of loneliness and offer an approach that breaks through isolation and loneliness and puts readers on a path to true happiness.
This book will inspire, enlighten and encourage; through humor, pain, laughter and tears. These are real-life detailed experiences; involving healing of the human heart, the unseen, inner growth, deliverance and the supernatural. Should you dare to read, you may never be the same.
Learning the importance of love is as easy as A-B-C with this sweet board book that fosters social emotional development. A is for always--that's how long I'll love you for. B is for bear hug, to show I love you more. C is for cherish--looking after one another. D is for devoted--as we are to each other. Learn your ABCs while celebrating love with this irresistibly illustrated board book that's perfect for Valentine's Day and all year round! Learn to love and love to learn! Complete the series with ABCs of Kindness, 123s of Thankfulness, Happiness Is a Rainbow, and Friendship Is Forever!
During her quest to draw closer to Yahweh and Yahshua, Patricia Green received a revelation from the Holy Spirit. The Spirit showed her seven ways in which God’s children can soak in His love. From that revelation, Green understood that the bride of Christ needs to prepare for her Bridegroom, as His imminent return is coming swiftly. Those who are wise and have set extra oil in their lamps will be ready when the trumpet sounds and Yahshua appears in the sky. Now is the time for the bride of Christ to soak in His love by becoming intimate with her Bridegroom.
Sherryl Woods is the author of Feels Like Family, a Netflix Book Club Pick! BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. Love by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods Dana Roberts has been independent since age sixteen. Too busy working as an artist and keeping her rebellious brother out of trouble, Dana has barely thought about marriage. But when she lands a job at Halloran Industries, an unexpected connection with marketing director Jason Halloran threatens to disrupt her plans. Jason Halloran had no intention of getting mixed up with the feisty new graphic designer on his team…until his meddling grandfather starts playing matchmaker with his employees. Soon Jason sees a side of Dana that has him wondering about a future together. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Plain Admirer by USA TODAY bestselling author Patricia Davids Joann Yoder is working hard to buy her dream home. But when she's fired from her job to make room for the owner’s nephew, Roman Weaver, Joann is in trouble. Now forced to train Roman to take over for her, Joann slowly realizes that the blue-eyed charmer didn't just take her job—he's also slowly stealing her heart.
Within the sanctuary of a loving family, baby Eli is born and, as he grows, "learns to cherish the people and places around him, eventualy passing on what he has discovered to his new baby sister, Sylvie: 'All the places to love are here . . . no matter where you may live.' This loving book will be something to treasure."'BL."The quiet narrative is so intensely felt it commands attention. . . . a lyrical celebration."'K.
What was it like to survive an illegal abortion, come out as a lesbian, and train to become a doctor in the late 1960s and early ’70s—before Roe v. Wade, before Title IX, and in a largely homophobic nation? In this unflinching and riveting coming-of-age memoir, Patricia Grayhall battles sexism in a male-dominated profession. She plunges into a life that is never boring—and certainly never without passion. Tossed around in the rough seas of medical training, chronically exhausted and emotionally drained, Patricia chafes at the toxic masculinity of the culture of medicine, facing many of the same issues women face in male-dominated fields today. Although the sexual revolution and women’s movement in 1970s Boston celebrate women's desire, one barrier after another prevents Patricia from finding the supportive long-term relationship she yearns for. Will she risk her career to find the love she seeks? “Inspiring, heartfelt, and brutally honest . . . this is a book that will give women and those who care about them the strength and motivation to persevere. . . . ” —Seattle Book Review This book, named one of Kirkus Reviews’s Best 100 Indie Books of 2022, is the inspiring true story of how one woman navigates these stormy seas without signposts to reach her goals—often battered, but never broken.
HEAVENLY FATHER, I would love to be a dad, to hold a sticky hand while we watch a ball game. But is Caitlin Williams's daughter coming into my arms at birth part of Your plan? Caitlin named me as the dad so her preemie could receive urgent medical care. That's why I brought the Williams women home with me until Caitlin gets back on her feet. I sense she's hiding something about her past—I wish she'd realize secrets can tear you apart. Now I can't imagine my life without them. I've even proposed to Caitlin—for the baby's sake, of course. But convincing Caitlin to make the three of us a family will be no easy task.
From US TODAY Bestselling Author, Patricia Davids A promise to her sister sent rising ballet star Cheryl Steele temporarily back to the hometown she had fled years ago in disgrace. Then an unexpected snowstorm and an injured foot soon landed her in the home of Sam Hardin. Sam's two little girls wrapped themselves around her heart...while they schemed to make Cheryl not a guest or temporary nanny but their new mom. But staying with the Hardin family made Cheryl uneasy. She feared confessing past secrets to Sam, and she had even greater fear of the present. Because the more Cheryl stayed with Sam, the more it all felt so right....\ From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Discover the North Country Amish miniseries by Patricia Davids: Book 1: Shelter from the Storm Book 2: The Amish Teacher's Dilemma Book 3: A Haven for Christmas Book 4: Someone to Trust Book 5: An Amish Mother for His Twins Book 6: Mistaken for His Amish Bride Book 7: Christmas on His Doorstep
NYT bestselling author Patricia Rice introduces the third in the contemporary romantic suspense series about her psychic Malcolms and the men they challenge. . . Sparks fly when special forces meets psychic forces Brilliant psychic Nadine Malcolm is held prisoner in an asylum by her stepfather, a power-mad general. As the Librarian, she secretly hijacks computers to prevent his plans to turn paranormal children into weapons. When her younger sister ominously disappears, Nadine reaches through cyberspace for help. Ex-Special Forces warrior Magnus Oswin has focused his formidable talents on stopping the rogue general who once held him prisoner. After picking up the Librarian’s frantic plea, he roars into the fray in his latest engineering marvel, a modified muscle car. The last thing Nadine needs is another military control freak in her life. The last thing Magnus needs is an aluminum-foil-wearing nutcase. But fierce attraction forges an uneasy alliance as two desperate people fight to save the children who cannot save themselves. “Patricia Rice writes stories with so much attention to detail the characters truly seem to come to life.”—Booklist starred review—Lure of Song and Magic “Rice brings you great characters, a dynamite plot and plenty of magic and she accomplishes the whole thing without a shoot-out. Don’t miss it.” –RT Reviews 4 ½ stars— Lure of Song and Magic CALIFORNIA MALCOLMS SERIES Book #1: Lure of Song and Magic Book #2: Trouble With Air and Magic Book #3: Risk of Love and Magic
Low-Fat Love Stories is a collection of short stories and visual portraits based on interview research with women about a dissatisfying relationship with a romantic partner or relative, or their body image. The stories focus on settling in relationships, the gap between fantasies and realities, relationship patterns, divorce, abuse, childhood pain, spirituality, feeling like a fraud, growing older, and daily struggles looking in the mirror. Once upon a time and happily ever after take on new meaning as the women’s stories reveal the underside of fairytales and toxic popular culture. Written in the first-person with language taken directly from each woman’s interview, the stories are raw, visceral, and inspirational. As a collection, the stories and art set you on an emotional rollercoaster and illustrate the different forms “low-fat love” may take, and the quest for self-worth in the context of popular culture that tells women they are never enough. The authors developed an original method of “textual visual snapshots” for this book. Low-Fat Love Stories can be used in a range of courses in art education, gender/women’s studies, popular culture, psychology, relational communication, sociology and social work; or as an exemplar in research or qualitative methods, narrative inquiry, arts-based research or creative writing courses; or it can be read entirely for pleasure by individuals or in book clubs.“An important addition to the fields of gender and media studies that is certain to stimulate self-reflection and lively discussion.” – Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D., author, feminist activist, and creator of the Killing Us Softly: Advertising’s Image of Women film series“Breathtaking! The images are glorious – emotionally compelling – those eyes, the pain, the fragility; the stories are captivating.” – Laurel Richardson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University and Cooley Book Award winner “A powerful book that challenges the representations of women that dominate popular culture, offering alternative narratives and images grounded in women’s real experiences.” – Sut Jhally, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; Founder & Executive Director, Media Education Foundation“A wonderful model of the infinite possibilities for art as research. An inspirational affirmation of life for all people.” – Shaun McNiff, University Professor, Lesley University and author of Art as Research, Art Heals, and Imagination in Action Patricia Leavy, Ph.D., is an award-winning independent sociologist and author. Victoria Scotti, Ph.D., is an art therapist and artist.
Hopeful stories of love and romance from Patricia Davids HIS BUNDLE OF LOVE Desperation drove Caitlin Williams to name a Good Samaritan the father of her baby. She never dreamed that Mick O’Callaghan would take his role seriously enough to marry her. Will a medical emergency pave the way toward salvation…and the blessings of a forever family? THE COLOR OF COURAGE Heartbroken after tragedy befell her twin brother, Corporal Lindsey Mandel would stop at nothing to save his injured horse—with or without handsome veterinarian Brian Cutter. Brian can’t help but be captivated by Caitlin’s determination. But she’ll need all her strength to succeed…and all of her faith to accept a most unlikely love.
A spellbinding story of a young American abroad and a star-crossed relationship: “This is a novel to get lost in.” —The Miami Herald Lita del Cielo is the daughter of two Colombian immigrants who arrived in America with nothing and made a fortune with their Latin food empire. Now Lita has been granted one year to pursue her studies in Paris before returning to work in the family business. She moves into a crumbling Left Bank mansion known as “The House of Stars,” where the spirited but bedridden Countess Séraphine rents out rooms to young women visiting Paris to work, to study, and, unofficially, to find love. Cautious and guarded, Lita keeps a cool distance from the other girls, who seem at once boldly adult and impulsively naïve, who both intimidate and fascinate her. Then Lita meets Cato, and the contours of her world shift. Charming, enigmatic, and weak with illness, Cato is the son of a notorious right-wing politician. As Cato and Lita retreat to their own world, they soon find it difficult to keep the outside world from closing in on theirs. Ultimately Lita must decide whether to stay in France with Cato or return home to fulfill her family’s dreams for her future. From the author of Vida, a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award, It’s Not Love, It’s Just Paris is a love story, a portrait of a Paris caught between the old world and the new, and an exploration of one woman’s journey to lay claim to her own life. “Wise and accomplished . . . Beautifully written.” —The New York Times Book Review
It brings a mother to her knees to plead for her son's safe return from war. It draws a grown woman back to the site of cherished childhood memories. It keeps the passion and romance of youth alive in an older woman's heart. It brings together heiresses and busboys, lawyers and chambermaids. Only love, the magical elixir that transcends boundaries and relieves heartaches, can do these things. Through earthy, charming stories that blend songs, letters, and prayers, Patricia Preciado Martin explores the hidden places of the soul and the human longing for Amor Eterno, eternal love. Forbidden love, enchanted love, and desperate love are just some of the varieties of love that get mixed into this sweet concoction of romance, wit, and instruction. A delicious combination of modern sensibility and folk wisdom--including recipes for fresh breath and special prayers to Saint Valentine--this book tells universal tales of devotion and desire. Seeking love in many forms, Martin's characters relive unforgettable experiences, pursue elusive destinies, give themselves with abandon, and yearn for home. Love is the mysterious and miraculous emotion that leads them to deny or indulge their deepest needs. Amor Eterno is a passionate and humorous collection of stories that will inspire us to treasure and share the loves we have known.
This is written for everyone, whether embarking on a first serious love affair, newly married, feeling the seven-year itch, or wanting an already long-term partnership to become a life-long romance. This book takes the reader through a progressive and well-tried programme of sex therapy.
Behold, What manner of love is this that one would not only lay down His life for His friends, but also for His enemies. For it was while we were yet sinners that he died for us and not for us only, but for the whole wide world so that all who believed in Him would not perish, but have everlasting life. This is love and He, God loves YOU with an everlasting love.
At a time of great loss, nothing heals like the power of friendship Time heals all wounds, they say. But when your husband dies suddenly, on a glorious sunny day when all he did was go to work, it takes more than the passage of time to get you through. It takes the love and support of women who are exactly where you are -- and when youre lucky enough to find them, you cling to each other until youre strong enough to stand on your own. The truths you discover in the process are universal, compelling, and altogether inspiring. That was the lesson learned by Pattie Carrington, Julia Collins, Claudia Gerbasi, and Ann Haynes, four thirty-something women whose husbands worked at the World Trade Center. Before September 11, 2001, they didnt know each other, but in the months following that horrible day they came together, drawn as much by their diverse backgrounds as their shared tragedy. At their very first meeting, the foursome realized their bond was too special to ignore, and in no time their Widows Club had cemented into a source of hope and, soon, love that saw them through their darkest hours, and forward. They took to signing off emails and phone conversations with a lighthearted phrase: Love You, Mean It. "Feeling this love for one another meant our hearts were beginning to open again. It was a risk -- love brought with it the ever-present possibility of loss. But this was a risk worth taking. More than ever, we understood how important it was to put love at the center of our lives." A celebration of friendship, optimism, and empathy, Love You, Mean It is a shared memoir of rebuilt lives. It will offer hope to anyone who has suffered a loss, and exhilarate readers from coast to coast.
A revolutionary, practical, uplifting guide for the caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. When it comes to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the right caregiving can make all the difference. Here, Patricia Boswell shares structured routines, life hacks, and best practices that are evidence-based and focused on maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the entire family. As a nurse and dementia expert, Boswell knows that the best caregivers think like a problem-solver, addressing physical and emotional issues as they come up. Whether readers are providing the care themselves, managing a caregiver, or sharing the responsibilities, this book presents the most effective tips, tricks, and small changes that can reduce stress and make life easier. This comprehensive guidebook will redefine the caregiving experience as one that can be life-affirming and enjoyable. It offers a singular resource for anyone who is looking to provide or manage outstanding daily care while maintaining—and even enhancing—their own health and mental well-being.
When you find yourself in the constant commotion of our world, wouldnt it be nice to reach back to the "simple" of life? What could be simpler than to love and be loved? If this appeals to you, it is because you are an integral part of a large, growing movement toward a revival of love. This is not the wrenching, candy-hearts love, but a first love of who we are and why we came here to be. Our lives are so very full and yet, at the end of the day, at the end of a goal, or at the end of a rope, we innately desire to retrace and feel a different fullness, the fullness of love. Fusing inspiration with beautiful, moving and colorful words, Patricia McKeever takes us on a Revival of Love, and reminds us of the original intent of our existence, to love.
From Dr. Patricia Love, a ground-breaking work that identifies, explores and treats the harmful effects that emotionally and psychologically invasive parents have on their children, and provides a program for overcoming the chronic problems that can result. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Do you feel like you're standing alone in the midst of darkness? What light can lead you out of your desperation? Do you feel abandoned when fear engulfs you? Are we ever forsaken by our Almighty God? These are all good questions, aren't they? The Heart Beat of Love is a story of sweet surrender, hope, and love. It is a message filled with heartache and joy. It brings the reader into the total dynamics of a family whose daughter battled a rare and deadly disease known as Pearson syndrome. This story enlightens a person's soul by providing answers to some of their more intimate questions regarding life, death, healing, miracles, and maybe even eternal life. The author walks the reader through the journey of Elly's life. She walks you through a time of uncertainty then directs you through her walk of faith and into a love walk. After all, isn't this how we are to live? Yes, by loving one another as God loved us. This is the love commandment. So as you read this story of life and love, it will bring you to a deeper understanding of God's love. It will show you that when we are faced with uncertainty, the message is quite clear. We are never alone. Father, may your glorious Son Jesus fill the reader with abundant peace, strength, and love in their own personal journey with you. In Jesus's name, amen.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Saving Graces and Flight Lessons comes Book I of the Wyckerley Trilogy… To Love and To Cherish He is a local vicar, whose handsome, noble features resemble those of an angel. And with his golden-haired good looks and palpable strength, Christian “Christy” Morrell has unexpectedly become the single source of light in Anne Verlaine’s dark life. Almost from the moment they met, she realized she couldn’t help loving him. But Anne is imprisoned by an unhappy marriage to the man who was once Christy’s closest friend. Yet when her husband leaves Anne behind in Wyckerley—in pursuit of a dangerous plan—she finds herself unable to deny the breathtaking passion Christy has awakened in her. She knows she has no right to ask Christy to love her, and no choice but to need him—even though she risks both their ruin.
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