Stronger Than You Think : The 10 Blind Spots That Undermine Your Relationship...and How to See Past Them

Discover the ten myths sabotaging your love life, and the practical, science-backed tools you can use to reveal your relationship’s hidden strengths and build a fulfilling, long-lasting bond. Dr. Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. is a nationally recognized expert on the psychology of relationships. In his first book, he blends hot-off-the-press science, engaging writing, impactful examples, and fascinating stories to present an impressive range of refreshing and eye-opening set of insights. For instance, did you know that . . . To forecast your relationship's future, you are the worst person to ask. Men are the real romantics in heterosexual relationships, not women. The amount of sex you should have to keep your relationship going strong is lower than you think. It's okay to be selfish. Putting me before you, can help both of you. When it comes to closeness, you can have too much of a good thing. Struggles actually strengthen your relationship. In terms of partner support, what you’re not seeing is more important than what you notice. When your relationship doesn't help you become a better person, ending it does. A bold, fresh take on what it means to love and be loved, Stronger Than You Think will help you more confidently and accurately view yourself and your relationship—so that you can fully appreciate the love you have, or find the one you want and deserve. Psychologist and relationship expert Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr. exposes 10 myths that are sabotaging your relationship and provides practical, science-backed tools for addressing them. Through a blend of hot off the press science, engaging writing, impactful examples, expert insights, and storytelling, Stronger than You Think presents a refreshing and eye-opening set of mind-tingling insights such as: -To forecast your relationship's future, you are the worst person to ask. Close female friends are best.-Men are the real romantics in relationships, not women.-It's okay to be selfish. When you put me before you, it can help both of you.-When it comes to closeness, you can have too much of a good thing.-The amount of sex you should have each week to keep your relationship strong is less than you think.-You need to stop trying to find a "soulmate."--Struggles actually strengthen your relationship.-If you want fewer relationship complications, you should seek a less attractive partner.-When your relationship doesn't help you become a better person, ending it does.-And dozens more ... A fresh, new take on the relationship genre, Stronger than You Think will open readers' eyes and help them more confidently and accurately view themselves and their relationship so that they can fully appreciate the love they have -- or find the one they want