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Friday, October 15, 2010

Ten Stupid Things Couples Do To Mess Up Their Relationships: Book Summary


In her latest bestseller, Dr. Laura addresses the problems men and women face in finding peace, joy, and individual as well as married fulfillment in relationships. Filled with letters and phone-in situations from her show, this book offers the sort of no-nonsense expertise that has made her a star.

1. Stupid Secrets
Withholding important information for fear of rejection

2. Stupid Egotism
Asking not what you can do for the relationship but only what the relationship can do for you

3. Stupid Pettiness
Making a big deal out of the small stuff

4. Stupid Power
Always trying to be in control

5. Stupid Priorities
Consuming all your time and energies with work, hobbies, errands, and chores instead of focusing on your relationship

6. Stupid Happiness
Seeking stimulation and assurance from all the wrong places to satisfy the immature need to feel good

7. Stupid Excuses
Not being accountable for bad behavior

8. Stupid Liaisons
Not letting go of negative attachments to friends and relatives who are damaging to your relationship

9. Stupid Mismatch
Not knowing when to leave and cut your losses

10. Stupid Breakups
Disconnection for all the wrong reasons

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