Relationship Rescue Author:Phillip C. McGraw After successfully helping hundreds of thousands of people take responsibility for their own actions, Dr. Phil McGraw now turns his expertise to the primary area of concern troubling most people: their relationships. In his tell-it-like-it-is style that already has influenced millions of Oprah viewers, "Dr. Phil" blows the whistle on the rhetori... more »c of traditional "couples therapy" and instead tells you that -- no matter what state your relationship is in -- not only are you responsible for it, you are responsible for getting it back on track. By doing this, he offers readers the chance for further happiness through meaningful, fulfilling relationships that work. Dr. Phil McGraw sets the record straight on the most popular myths about what a good relationship is supposed to be, such as:
Myth #1: A great relationship depends on a great meeting of the minds
Myth #2: A great relationship demands a great romance
Myth #3: A great relationship requires great problem-solving
Myth #4: A great relationship requires common interests that bond you together forever
Myth #5: A great relationship is a peaceful one
Myth #6: A great relationship lets you vent all your feelings
Myth #7: A great relationship has nothing to do with sex
Myth #8: A great relationship cannot survive a flawed partner
Myth #9: There is a right way and a wrong way to make your relationship great
Myth #10: Your relationship can only become great when you get your partner straightened out« less
If you love Dr. Phil, you will love this book. It is helpful and encouraging. I think it gave a more realistic look at what "successful" means in a relationship. So many books idealize the "good" relationships. Dr. Phil helped me see that if it works for you and your partner, it works!