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Book SynopsisA psychiatrist and psychedelic researcher explores the science of connection—why we need it, how we’ve lost it, and how we might find it again.We are suffering from an epidemic of disconnection that antidepressants and social media can’t fix. This state of isolation puts us in “fight or flight mode,” deranging sleep, metabolism and libido. What’s worse, we’re paranoid of others. This kill-or-be-killed framework is not a way to live. But, when we feel safe and loved, we can rest, digest, and repair. We can heal. And it is only in this state of belonging that we can open up to connection with others.In this powerful book, Holland helps us to understand the science of connection as revealed in human experiences from the spiritual to the psychedelic. The key is oxytocin—a neurotransmitter and hormone produced in our bodies that allows us to trust and bond. It fosters attachment between mothers and infants, ro

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Book SynopsisDr. Wendy Troxel is a clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep specialist whose work is frequently cited in major media outlets as well as in recent bestselling books like Arianna Huffington''s The Sleep Revolution and Dr. Matthew Walker''s Why We Sleep. Dr. Troxel''s mission is teaching couples to prioritize sleep and helping them find solutions to maximize the sleep quality for both partners, whether sleeping together or apart.Dr. Troxel says Great sleep is the new great sex. In Sharing the Covers, she shows couples how vital it is to sleep like your relationship depends on it--because in many cases, it does. With popular science and an in-depth understanding of a couple''s relationship to sleep and to each other on her side, Dr. Troxel leads couples through an entirely different kind of sleep book. She tells readers how to:* manage sleep cycles and sleep disorders* maintain a healthy sex life* decide on whether

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Book SynopsisBy day, Faith Jenkins is the host of the nationally syndicated TV show Divorce Court; by night, she''s a happily married newlywed who navigated these dating streets for years before learning how to attract the love of her dreams. When she turned 35 without a wedding ring in sight, like most women, she started getting tons of questions about not being married. But she made a decision: I. Will. Not. Settle. As an attorney and arbitrator, Faith has presided over hundreds of cases, and has helped couples avoid and resolve a wealth of drama. And she''s seen it all! In Sis, Don''t Settle, she''s gathered an arsenal of love, wisdom and advice for women on how to play it smart.Modern culture would have women believe they can''t have it all-and be smart, successful, strong women with authentic love to boot. Wrong. Told in her signature style-sometimes salty and sometimes sweet-Faith provides real solutions that will teach you how to thrive in relation

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Book SynopsisThe RuPaul?s Drag Race legends and stars of The Trixie & Katya Show and UNHhhh share the secrets of their feminine mystique in this satirical guide to beauty and homemaking. Illustrations.

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Book SynopsisAARP Love and Meaning After 50 addresses the 10 most common challenges of sustaining loving relationships and emotional wellness in our 50s, 60s, and beyond. Authors Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer, a husband-wife team of psychologists with more than 50 years of combined clinical experience helping individuals and couples, help readers decide -- and gracefully walk through -- those next steps. Jacobs and Mayer provide professional expertise paired with tried-and-true advice from those who''ve walked this walk before you. The challenges and advice in the book includes:The Empty Nest: How can you shift from an intense focus on children and turn more toward your partner?Diminished wealth and cutbacks in spending: How can you agree to live more modestly to stretch limited income and joint savings over longer expected lifespans?Need for care-giving: If caring for your partner, how can you still feel well cared for and loved -- even when you feel y

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Book SynopsisCarey, Beth, and Pam, have good luck in their friendships and careers, but terrible luck in relationships. Which makes it more difficult to get what they truly desire: children. And time is running out. Carey is the first to abandon the traditional path to motherhood. She decides to go it alone, and buys eight vials of sperm from the perfect donor. Maybe it''s newfound confidence from taking control of her destiny. Maybe it''s sheer coincidence. But on the day the vials arrive, she meets a man online. They fall in love. And she gets pregnant the old fashioned way. Carey passes the vials to Beth, who has just recovered from a wrenching divorce. But before she can use the vials, Beth meets a man on an ice-climbing trip. She too falls in love. And gets pregnant. So she gives the vials to Pam. Pam will never stop searching for the love of her life, but she''s ready to be a single mother. Then the magic strikes again. Is it lucky sperm? Or shared hope, determination, and resilience that paTrade ReviewA "Tome of the Brave" * O, The Oprah Magazine, June 2010 selection *...an incredibly wise, witty and powerful memoir ... [The authors] forged an incredible sisterhood that speaks to the importance of friendship in women's lives and shows how empowering friends can be * Irene Levine, The Huffington Post *a true-life sisterhood tale of friendship, love, amazing luck, and sperm . . . A must-read for the twenty-first-century woman on the same journey * Alice D. Domar, PhD, author of BE HAPPY WITHOUT BEING PERFECT *'Reading Three Wishes is like being let into the juiciest of confidences. I dare you not to root for these tough and gentle women * Jil Eisenstadt, author of FROM ROCKAWAY and KISS OUT *

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Book SynopsisBestselling author and columnist Jenny Smedley reveals the secrets to finding your soul mateHave you ever wondered who your soul mate is and how to find them, or whether you have one at all?The answers to these questions are much more complex than you think. In Soul Mates, international columnist and psychic advisor Jenny Smedley will unravel the mysteries behind this most sought-after state - that of being in love with the right person and making it last - to help you avoid any potential pitfalls in your quest to find your soul mate.Providing practical, accessible advice on all soul-mate situations, Soul Mates will help you to:- Differentiate between the various types of soul mates you might encounter and help you to understand why they are in your life- Recognise the signs that will lead you to your soul mate- Attract soul mates into your life using the power of auras, spells, numerology, crystals and astrology- MenTrade ReviewEveryone wants to find their soul mate, and few manage it, but this book is a fount of information on how to find yours * Jacky Newcomb, bestselling author *This book should be read by everyone longing for love. Don't miss Jenny's remarkable insights - they're unique and revelatory and as usual, she gets right to the heart of the matter! * Mary Bryce, Editor, Chat It's Fate *Valued tips on how to attract true love with spells, crystals, astrology and a number of spiritual techniques * Soul & Spirit *

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Book SynopsisWas the feminist movement some sort of cruel hoax? Do women get less desirable as they get more successful? These are just some of the questions asked by Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Maureen Dowd in her controversial new book.Four decades after the sexual revolution, nothing has worked out the way it was supposed to and the sexes are circling each other as uneasily and comically as ever. In Are Men Necessary? Dowd explains why getting ready for a date went from glossing and gargling to Paxiling and Googling, why men may be biologically unsuited to hold higher office and why the new definition of Having It All is less about empowerment and equality than about flirting and getting rescued. The triumph of feminism lasted a nanosecond and generated a gender tangle that has lasted 40 years. Now along has come a woman to cut through the tangle and tickle Adam''s rib. The battle of the sexes will never be the same again.Trade ReviewThis is an entertaining work: funny, fast and peppered with collected gems about how the female revolution has gone a bit wonky * Glasgow Herald *'A rumination about the inscrutability of men, the perils of dating, male anchor clones, makeup, shopping and the demise of feminism in a sex-drenched society - all while showing a little leg' * Washington Post *'An accessible, enjoyable work exploring the situation of women 40 years after feminism began effecting change in western society... Are Men Necessary? is just about as provocative as they come' * Sunday Business Post (Eire) *'If you care at all about a fair society, the message contained within this breezy, funny book is just as relevant to men as women' * Stoke on Trent Sentinel Series *'A blistering critique of modern gender relations...Dowd has clearly touched a nerve. And you only touch a nerve by telling the truth' * Salon.com *

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Book SynopsisSex and relationships advice for baby boomers - the new sexy generation.Being over 50 is, thankfully, not what it used to be: it does not mean giving up on sex and love. And the baby boomers - heirs to the sexual revolution of the sixties - approach sex and relationships in a very different way to previous generations, continuing to want to be vital and sexual and encountering new options and new problems. Keren Smedley has been asked every question you could imagine - and some you couldn''t - about the relationship issues of today''s baby boomer. WHO''S THAT SLEEPING IN MY BED? addresses a huge range of questions and answers them wisely and wittily.

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Book SynopsisAlso published as ''The Men Files''So what actually goes on in a guy''s head? Men can be more confusing than advanced algebra. Luckily, Humfrey Hunter is on hand to help you figure them out. Wondering why he didn''t call? Not sure what to do about Mr ''I''m-Just-Not-Ready-For-A-Relationship''? Can''t decide between Mr Nice and a Bad Boy? Humfrey''s inside knowledge and direct dating advice will help you understand the manifold mysteries of the male mind, make the right moves at the right time, and weed out the good guys from the heart-breakers and head-wreckers.Trade ReviewA refreshingly funny take on the dating game from a male perspective * The Sun *Fantastically entertaining ... Girls, if you really want to make progress on the relationship front do youself a huge favour and spend a very enlightening night in with Humfrey Hunter * Daily Record *

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Book Synopsis How do you roll? Ketchup on the fries, or ketchup on the side? Bed made—or why bother? Night owl, or early bird? And about that toilet paper roll . . . Over? Or under? This visual personality quiz, which doubles as a game, is the easiest way to discover if you and your friend/date/loved one/spouse/future roommate/coworker/person-you-just-met-in-a-bar are destined to be soul mates. Or mortal enemies.

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Book SynopsisRekindle the romance at home with a weekly date night, one on one, over an absolutely delicious meal for two. Sweethearts, spouses, and parents Ashley and Gabe Rodriguez found themselves deep into marriage and child-rearing when they realized they were missing the connection of their early relationship, and needed to prioritize each other. They instituted a weekly date night at home to sautÃroast, mix, dice, and spend time reconnecting over delicious meals like: Crostini with Ricotta, Prosciutto, and Peas Tomato and Fennel Gazpacho with Dungeness Crab Fennel-Crusted Lamb Chops Dulce de Leche and Nectarine Creamsicles Simply carving out time to talk, cook, and eat together can be the relationship-booster you need to keep the spark alive. Just don''t forget the cocktail (try a Rhubarb Sour or a Grapefruit 75). Make date night an integral part of your week and woo your partner all over again with food, drink, and sparkling conversation. Packed with tantalizing and delicious recipes, Date Night In is a must-have cookbook for any couple who wants to spice things up with special seasonal meals at home around a table for two.Trade Review"I have long followed Ashley's blog Not Without Salt. There is a nourishing quality to her being, words, and most certainly, food. Date Night In is full of universal tales of love and Ashley's recipes are sure to ignite, and better even, refuel passion. Food of love." -Aran Goyoaga, author of Small Plates and Sweet Treats "Rare is the book that not only moves us to cook, but to change our very lives. Date Night In is that book! With honesty, humility, and killer recipes for everything from Roasted Strawberry Jam to Dulce de Leche and Nectarine Creamsicles and the best roasted chicken you'll ever eat (really!), Ashley Rodriguez will inspire you to find the romance in your every day." -Molly Wizenberg, author of Delancey and A Homemade Life "Ashley (and Gabe) are as delicious as her recipes. In Date Night In she reminds us that our relationships should be savored, and stirred with love." -Sherry Yard, pastry chef and author "[A] new cookbook offers dinners for two, menus that are simple, inventive and easily assembled." -The New York Times "I'm totally enamored with this cookbook. It's divided by season, and within each seasonal chapter there are menus for every sort of event or party that your family might experience during the year. Think: Cinco de Mayo, Beach Picnic, Campfire Cooking, Lunchbox Ideas, Homemade Gifts and so much more. It's a handy book to have around!" -Parade's Community Table "Every recipe in Date Night In makes me hungry. Potato chips with fennel coriander salt. Thyme and pancetta roasted sweet potatoes. Honey and siracha chicken wings. This is the most flavorful date night food I can imagine. Since I have the good fortune to count Ashley and Gabe as friends, I know that their love for each other is real and their food is unbelievably good. My husband and I have been inspired to start making each other date night dinners and so will you." -Shauna James Ahern, author of Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef "Ashley has woven her creative and delicious recipes between sweet, honest stories about marriage and family. I will move this cookbook between my bedside and kitchen counter. A cookbook and a love story: this book is truly a treasure." -Sara Forte, author of The Sprouted Kitchen

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Book SynopsisBased on Anna Faris''s hit podcast Unqualified, Dealbreakers is an irreverent party game that explores what happens in a romantic relationship after that initial swipe right. Gather your friends, open your mind, and prepare to discover what you''re really willing to accept from a romantic partner! Would you banish someone who bought off-brand cereal? What about a loud chewer? In this game players can be both sappy and silly as they explore what really counts as a dealbreaker in a new relationship with the help of Anna Faris -- who asks celebrities these very same questions on her top-rated podcast!Each round begins with a scenario card that sets the scene, and players must each select a dealbreaker card they believe will convince the round''s leader to abandon the date. But even the dealbreakers that seem terrible on first blush might be excusable for the right person! As players explore these questions, they''ll learn more than they e

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Book SynopsisSigns & Skymates is your ultimate guide to astrological compatibility-from romance to self-love-from star astrologer and founder of @ScorpioMystique and KnowTheZodiac Dossé-Via Trenou. Get to know yourself, your partner(s), and your friendships through the full constellation of your astrological self! In Signs & Skymates West African astrologer Dossé-Via Trenou uses her signature whole-chart approach to reveal how your Sun, Moon, Rising, Mercury, Venus, and Mars signs contribute to astrological compatibility-and serve as the basis for romantic and platonic relationships, as well as your all-important relationship with yourself. Using astrology as a guiding light in her evolutionary approach to compatibility, Dossé-Via invites you to connect to your innermost self, and others, in new and more expansive ways. Through chapters on the role of each chart placement, as well as comprehensive explorations of relationships between different signs, Sign

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Book SynopsisDo you know what makes your partner tick? What makes them laugh uncontrollably? What their secret likes and dislikes are? The things that make them the happiest -- or the most scared? This fill-in journal--designed for two--features a mix of irreverent and serious questions that promote open communication and bonding, all with the fun of getting to know your partner better (even if you think you know everything about them already!) A little bit The Book of Questions, with a modern nod to the classic Newlywed Game, the book will be designed so that couples can answer the same questions, then share and compare. The perfect gift for newlyweds or longtime couples on their anniversary, Read Your Partner Like a Book is a fun, cheeky guide to your partner''s mind--and could be the way to mutual happiness and understanding!

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Book SynopsisA parcel of personal, sweet moments told through the intimacy of real bouquet notes from real senders, delivered with The Bouqs Co.’s signature warmth and humor.When receiving flowers, one instantly reaches for the note tucked gently among the petals. Who is it from? What does it say? This anticipation is invariably met with joy. That little message accompanying a bouquet tells a story, one short tale between two people.A curated collection of these real bouquet notes, All You Need Is Love (Notes) taps into these sincere human interactions, with short and sweet missives. There are sweet nothings: “Fleurs? For moi? From who? Oh, yes, of course, my adoring husband, who loves me best.” There is love: “Te amo, when you’re grumpy, when you’re sleepy, when you’re sad, when you’re hungry, and especially when you’re mad lol.” How about romance? “Mai, Can I borrow your heart? Because it seeTrade Review“The 27 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts For Every Person In Your Friend Group: For The Hopeless Romantic: A Charming Book of Love Notes… Inspired by the sweet, funny and sometimes emotional sentiments that customers send with floral arrangements from The Bouqs Co., the company’s founder John Tabis has compiled a selection of real notes that have been sent to paramours, friends, family and then some. The cute collection now lives on in a new book, All You Need is Love (Notes), as well as an equally lovely day-to-day calendar for 2023.” –FORBES“A parcel of personal, sweet moments told through the intimacy of authentic bouquet notes from real senders, delivered with warmth and humor.” –CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE

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Book SynopsisExperienced marital therapist Andrew G. Marshall presents a collection of Q&As that attempt to answer the perennial question, what is love?

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Book SynopsisIf you're fed up with life, questioning whether you should stay married or thinking you might be better of with someone else, marital therapist Andrew G. Marshall has a radical idea to help you move from the first half to the second of your life without messing everything up.Table of ContentsIntroductionPart One: How to flourish at forty- or fifty-something and beyondChapter One: The big choiceChapter Two: How did I get here?Chapter Three: Dealing with depressionChapter Four: Affairs, the great other and the danger of shortcutsChapter Five: Turning your life roundPart Two: My partner is having a midlife crisisChapter Six: How to stay sane in an insane situationChapter Seven: Dealing with depression and affairsChapter Eight: A new approachPart Three: Breaking the deadlockChapter Nine: Coming togetherFurther readingAbout the author

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Book SynopsisHow does he do it?We can't all be drop-dead gorgeous, but we can all be ugly hot! Pete Davidson's unlikely rise from the depths of his mom's basement to the upper echelons of fame and straight into the arms of A-listers like Ariana Grande, Kate Beckinsale, Kim Kardashian, and Emily Ratajkowski gives hope to us all. With meticulous analysis, insightful quotes, scientific-ish studies, admittedly irrelevant trivia, and loads of cheeky humor, Ugly Hot: The Unauthorized Dating-Up Guide for Fans of Pete Davidson holds all the secrets to finding love above your station, just like Pete. Follow the magical journey of a Staten Island everymanturnedHollywood playboy and collect valuable knowledge along the way, including:- How to exude supreme confidence and give off that BDE!- How to use humor and questionable fashion to your advantage- How to be vulnerable in a way that's more sexy than annoying- How to low-key seduce someone who seems way ou

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Book SynopsisOne of the greatest skills you can develop in your love, marital, or dating relationship is the ability to effectively solve disagreements and problems. This book aims to help you learn practical solutions that can be applied to difficult issues that could otherwise lead to relationship ruin.

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Book SynopsisBuild nurturing, meaningful relationships by living in the present moment, with bestselling author Oli Doyle's six-week guide.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect book for anyone in a committed relationship or thinking of putting a ring on it, Behrendt and Ruotola are your warm, honest, often-hilarious guides for the wild ride that is marriage.Trade ReviewPraise for HOW TO KEEP YOUR MARRIAGE FROM SUCKING'Candid, conversational, and occasionally profane, the book is packed with short, often hilarious nuggets culled from personal experience ... Sandwiching hard truths between hilarious anecdotes makes for an entertaining alternative to couples therapy.' - Kirkus ReviewsPraise for IT'S CALLED A BREAKUP BECAUSE IT'S BROKEN:'You will get through this, and you'll do it faster with the help of It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken.' - Glamour'Behrendt's frankness - never too harsh - is as winning as ever.' - Publishers Weekly'Insightful, been-there-have-the-scars-to-prove-it wisdom.' - New York PostPraise for HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU: 'No ego-soothing platitudes. No pop psychology. No cute relationship tricks. He's just not that into you.' - Washington Post'Brims with straight talk about the boy-meets-girl game, delivered with hefty doses of humor from the Y chromosome's mouth.' - USA Today'A surprisingly fascinating addition to the cultural canon of single, urban life.' - Los Angeles Times'Evil genius.' - New York TimesPraise for IT'S JUST A F***ING DATE:'The book is jam-packed with straight-talking tips on how to bag your man, and quite frankly, we can't put it down.' - The Sun

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Book SynopsisRecovering from any broken relationship is difficult, but when one partner is a narcissist, extracting yourself from the union and healing from the emotional damage can be overwhelming. Using stories from her practice, Margalis Fjelstad helps “caretakers” heal from their broken relationships and navigate the rocky waters post-break up.Trade ReviewMust-read for anyone struggling with the ending of a relationship with a narcissist. Dr. Fjelstad clearly and powerfully lays out what you need to do for yourself to heal from the ravages of a relationship with a narcissist. I love her straight-forward way of describing the narcissist, as well as her direct, no-nonsense way of describing the caretaker - the enabler of the narcissist. If you want to heal from the end of your relationships with a narcissist, as well as not repeat your same patterns in your next relationship, this book is for you. -- Margaret Paul, PhD, co-creator of Inner Bonding; author of Inner Bonding; co-author of Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You? and Healing Your AlonenessMargalis Fjelstad does a wonderfully thorough job of helping to understand what motivates the narcissist and in recognizing the partner’s role in the relationship. However, this book is not just about being in relationship with a narcissist. It is chock-full of valuable insights for other difficult relationships as well. Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship explores the identical Issues I’ve focused on with couples for the last 30 years. I especially appreciate the attention she gives to expectations and disappointments, the Drama Triangle, overly-controlling behavior, lack of personal boundaries, rejection and taking things personally. -- Elayne Savage, PhD, relationship and workplace coach; professional speaker; author of Don’t Take It Personally! The Art of Dealing with Rejection and Breathing Room – Creating Space to Be a CoupleMargalis Fjelstad provides a complete overview and does exactly what the subtitle says, guides the caretaker to recovery, empowerment and transformation. Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship goes much farther than clinical knowledge and gets to the feelings of hurt and betrayal; offering a great deal of knowledge of what it's really like to have a narcissistic partner. -- Randi Kreger, borderline and narcissistic personality disorders expert and advocate for families, the author/coauthor of Stop Walking on Eggshells and The Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality DisorderTable of ContentsPart I: The Narcissist and the Caretaker 1: It’s All About THEM—Narcissists 2: What About YOU? 3: Why Relationships with Narcissists Always Crash Part II: How Could This Be Over? 4: The End Game 5: What Just Happened? 6: Coping with the End 7: Letting Go Part 4: Healing After the Crash 8: Grieving 9: Healing Self-Esteem 10: Rebuilding Self-Confidence 11: Loving your SELF Part 5: Empowerment 12: Developing Inner Strength 13: Self-Protection 14: Becoming Independent Part 6: Transform Your Life into Your Dream 15: Forgiveness 16: Coming Home to Yourself 17: Finding Others to Love 18: Living Your Intention

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Book SynopsisHow to live with the one you love.''One of the biggest mistakes we make,'' Trevor Silvester says, ''is to treat other people as if they are just like us. I''m a Harley Street therapist, and over nearly twenty years I''ve been helping couples improve their lives together, and one thing is clear to me: most couples don''t flounder through lack of love, but through a lack of understanding.''LOVEBIRDS includes a multiple choice test so that you can discover which type you - and your partner - belong to.Then there is a description of each type - what makes them tick, their likes and dislikes, how they tend to behave, their body language, what they tend to look like, the line of work and hobbies they are likely to choose, their hopes and fears. So in this section you can read about yourself - and your partner.The final section looks at all the different possible compatibility combinations between the types, showing how misunderstandings can arise and giving advice on how t

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Book SynopsisA year''s worth of easy, achievable activities that will inspire couples to focus on their relationship—and grow closer in the process.When life gets busy, it can be hard to find the time to prioritize romance and put your relationship first. With a year''s worth of achievable ideas and activities to do with your partner, Everyday Romance includes big and small ways to build that connection—from sharing your morning coffee and holding hands to planning a romantic weekend getaway and undertaking a long-term project together. Full of inspiration, both for new couples who want to get to know each other better and longtime couples who are looking to deepen their connection or rekindle their romantic spark, this journal makes it easy to love intentionally, every day. This sweet journal makes a perfect stocking stuffer for your sweetheart, last-minute Valentine''s Day gift, or anytime impulse buy for couples.JUST THE RIGHT GIFT: With its focus on lov

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