Getting Relationships Right, Melanie Joy
Getting Relationships Right, Melanie Joy
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Getting Relationships Right
How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Life, Love, and Work

Author: Melanie Joy

Narrator: Anna Crowe

Unabridged: 7 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 02/11/2020


Synopsis

Bestselling author, psychologist, and relationship coach Melanie Joy shares the principles and tools that can make any relationship, from personal to professional, healthier and more resilient.

Relationships are complicated. Yet it's an unfortunate reality that while most of us have to learn complex geometry that we'll probably never use, we don't get a single formal lesson in how to relate to others. In this one-stop guide, psychologist Melanie Joy reveals the common psychological dynamics that underlie all kinds of relationships-with a romantic partner, friends, family members, colleagues-in short, with anyone in any situation. Understanding these dynamics will help you make all your relationships healthier and more resilient.

Relationships are like bodies: they get sick when their immune system is weaker than the germs that stress them. Drawing on the most relevant research as well as on her own extensive experience as a psychologist, Joy explains how to strengthen your relational immune system to resist not only interpersonal stressors but also largely invisible yet potentially devastating societal stressors like racism and sexism. With this understanding, you can cultivate relationships that consistently reflect core moral values and honor the dignity of everyone involved. Resilient relationships are not only a source of joy and fulfillment for those who are in them, they also support the thriving of the organizations and communities of which we all are a part.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrea on April 20, 2020

Unfortunately, most of us don't learn how to lead healthy relationships. Although it is such an important part of our lives. There have been many good books written about this topic, but Melanie Joy's Getting Relationships Right really drives the point home and is a comprehensive guide to relationsh......more

Goodreads review by Milena on March 31, 2020

As a couples therapist, I’ve read A LOT of relationship books. This is my new favorite! A beautiful integration, and practical application, of the best research, written for the general public (and therapists too!) with examples from friendships, work relationships, family, and romantic relationship......more

Goodreads review by Jeanie Prince on April 06, 2021

A practical book with both theories and tools on building resilience and creating changes in interpersonal relationships. While it's not any ground-breaking discovery, this book is worth of greater recognition of its value for general audience to have a solid framework to understand how interpersona......more

Goodreads review by Alex on November 29, 2021

I wish I had read this book when I was 13, not 33! It could've saved me a lot of agonizing over relationships and interactions with partners, family, friends and even colleagues. Even though I had some underlying understanding of the need for both connection and security in all kinds of relationship......more

Goodreads review by Travelling on January 06, 2021

This is such an important book! It made me realize why my relationships (of all kinds) have often been suboptimal or have even fallen apart. I am so grateful to Melanie Joy for this book and I am sure that by implementing the practices I can improve my relationships in the future.......more