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Recovering Couples
Recovering Couples
Author: Carol Cox Smith
ISBN-13: 9780553353914
ISBN-10: 0553353918
Publication Date: 6/1/1992
Pages: 302
Rating:
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3.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
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Based on the Twelve Steps and on Smith's program that has helped hundreds of couples, this book identifies and helps the reader resolve those relationship issues which surface in the later stages of recovery when addiction is under control. Smith outlines reasons for relationship failures and provides advice for resolving conflicts. A valuable new guid to saving and strengthening a relationship affected by addiction.

Relationship problems in early sobriety are no surprise to anyone. But after two, five, or even ten years of recovery, many people expect an intimate and satisfying relationship with their partner. The truth is, once the addiction is under control larger issues often emerge, and it takes specific relationship skills to deal with the changes - positive and negative - than ensue.