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First Published:
Feb 2000, 272 pages
Paperback:
Jan 2001, 272 pages
Offers readers the chance for further happiness through meaningful, fulfilling relationships.
With Life Strategies, Phil McGraw helped hundreds of thousands of people take responsibility for their own actions and break free from self-destructive habits and situations. Now he turns his honest, unflinching eye towards relationships-diagnosing them, repairing them, and maintaining them. This hands-on book is for people who realize their relationships is in trouble, but who don't want to give up on it. Dr. McGraw helps get relationships back on track with clear action-oriented steps for reconnecting partners.
Relationship Rescue offers readers the chance for further happiness through meaningful, fulfilling relationships.
RELATIONSHIP HEALTH PROFILE TEST
This test is designed to give you a quick snapshot of the health of your relationship. Be honest and go with your first reaction. Circle either True or False for each item.
1. I am satisfied with my sex life. True False
2. My partner doesn’t really listen to me. True False
3. I trust my partner. True False
4. I feel picked on and put down. True False
5. I am hopeful about our future. True False
6. It is not easy to share my feelings. True False
7. My partner often says “I love you.” True False
8. Sometimes I feel rage. True False
9. I feel appreciated True False
10. I am out of control. True False
11. My partner is there for me in hard times. True False
12. My partner is harsh in his or her criticism. True False
13. My partner understands me. True False
14. I fear my partner is bored. True False
15. My partner doesn’t like to share what’s on his or her mind. ...
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