Stop the fight! : an illustrated guide for couples : how to break free from the 12 most common arguments and build a relationship that lasts

**This Illustrated Guide for Couples Ends 12 Hurtful Arguments Once and for All!**Conflict within relationships is complex and challenging to overcome. In her 20 years of working with couples, clinical psychologist Michelle Brody found a way to make change simpler. Her secret: clear and lighthearted illustrations that help couples literally__see__what’s driving their battles and blocking their bond, so they can chart a course together to stop the fights.**The Money Fight**“You’re such a cheapskate!”“You spend way too much!”**The Sex Fight**“Not tonight. I’m not in the mood.”“You haven’t been in the mood since 1975!”**The Parenting Differences Fight**“You’re too overprotective!”“Is skydiving next?!”__Stop the Fight!__includes more than 300 illustrations to help couples unlock the destructive cycles that drive__the birthday fight, the difficult relatives fight,__and other familiar battles. Going beyond common relationship advice, the tools in__Stop the Fight!__will help you understand the big picture and create lifelong change. This Illustrated Guide for Couples Ends 12 Hurtful Arguments Once and for All! Conflict within relationships is complex and challenging to overcome. In her 20 years of working with couples, clinical psychologist Michelle Brody found a way to make change simpler. Her secret: clear and lighthearted illustrations that help couples literally see what’s driving their battles and blocking their bond, so they can chart a course together to stop the fights. The Money Fight “You’re such a cheapskate!” “You spend way too much!” The Sex Fight “Not tonight. I’m not in the mood.” “You haven’t been in the mood since 1975!” The Parenting Differences Fight “You’re too overprotective!” “Is skydiving next?!” Stop the Fight! includes more than 300 illustrations to help couples unlock the destructive cycles that drive the birthday fight, the difficult relatives fight, and other familiar battles. Going beyond common relationship advice, the tools in Stop the Fight! will help you understand the big picture and create lifelong change. Cover 1 Praise 2 Title Page 6 Copyright 7 Dedication 8 Contents 10 Introduction: "Seeing" Your Way Out of Fights 12 1. The Partner Improvement Fight 18 2. The Proving Your Point Fight 34 3. The Nagging-Tuning Out Fight 46 4. The Escalating Fight 56 5. The Household Responsibilities Fight 72 6. The Birthday Fight 100 7. The Bad Reputation Fight 130 8. The "You Don't Care About Me" Fight 152 9. The Parenting Differences Fight 184 10. The Money Fight 204 11. The Sex Fight 238 12. The Difficult Relatives Fight 272 Conclusion: The Big Picture 302 Terms Used in Stop the Fight! 309 Acknowledgments 312 Index 316 About the Author 321 Back Cover 322 The partner improvement fight The prove-your-point fight The nagging-tuning out fight The escalating fight The household responsibilities fight The birthday fight The bad reputation fight The "you don't care about me" fight The parenting differences fight The money fight The sex fight The difficult relatives fight. Conflict within relationships is complex and challenging to overcome, but Brody has identified the most common causes. She helps couples unlock the destructive cycles that drive their battles, and helps them create lifelong change "This Illustrated Guide for Couples Ends 12 Hurtful Arguments Once and for All!,"--Amazon.com. "This Illustrated Guide for Couples Ends 12 Hurtful Arguments Once and for All!, "--Amazon.com