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Why do we assume romantic relationships are more important than friendships? What do we lose when we expect a spouse to meet all our needs? And what can we learn about commitment, love, and family from people who put deep friendship at the center of their lives? In The Other Significant Others, NPR's Rhaina Cohen invites us into the lives of people who have defied convention by choosing a friend as a life partner—these are friends who are home co-owners, co-parents or each other’s caregivers.

You meet - and there's a spark. You want to know everything about each other. You spill your secrets, you spend all weekend together, you go on holiday. You fight and it's gut-wrenching. You see each other through the worst times and the best. You know each other better than parents, siblings, lovers. You stay in touch when miles apart. You will always be there. This is the most important relationship of your life. This is your 'Big Friendship'.

In this practical and deeply touching guide - inspired by her book Reach Out, Gather In - popular author Karen Ehman gives you 101 actionable ideas you can implement today to truly make a difference in the lives of other people. Make Their Day is filled with creative ideas to connect with your family and friends on a deeper level throughout the year. This book will help you develop habits of kindness, reconnect with friends and family, and make encouraging people a priority.

Are you struggling to acknowledge who you really are and what motivates you as a person? Are you unaware of the positive traits you can take advantage of in life that can make the difference you were missing? The Enneagram is an ancient personality-type system with an accuracy in describing how human beings are wired, both positively and negatively. The Enneagram dives into nine personality types that have been existent since forever but were founded in the 1960s. If you've ever wondered why it is that you behave the way you do on a day-to-day basis, this book describes why!

Anyone, whatever their age, gender, culture, or abilities, can find themselves separate and disconnected from others and feeling lonely. If you feel lonely, you are lonely. And it's not nice. But your situation can change for the better! In Lonely Less, best-selling author Gill Hasson delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately to counter loneliness and connect with other people.

In his audiobook "365 Marriage Questions For Couples to Ask Each Other Before Getting Married," Boris Mullayev, offers a thought-provoking and thorough roadmap for engaged couples approaching marriage. With a question every day for a full year, this audiobook encourages couples to discuss a wide range of subjects that are essential for a long-lasting relationship. The audiobook interweaves the questions rather than breaking them up into discrete themes, illustrating how intricate and intertwined a shared existence may be.

We are social creatures, yet we often fear each other. We fear others’ opinions of us and long for acceptance. We struggle with how to navigate healthy relationships and survive unhealthy relationships.

According to Drs. Larry Crabb and Dan Allender, encouragement is more than a compliment or a pat on the back. It's a skill that can be mastered by anyone. Crabb and Allender ask: "What must we know in order to fulfill the biblical exhortation to 'encourage one another?'" Part one deals with understanding encouragement, and part two explores the process of encouragement, including such practical how-tos as developing a careful selection of encouraging words; cultivating active listening skills; using biblical fellowship to move beyond superficial smiles.

The New York Times estimates that the average American knows about 600 people. How many people will you meet in your lifetime? You become like the people you are around. You may not have an answer to all of these questions. Some of the answers may be yourself or God. There are no right or wrong answers. Every question you ask or think about is valuable.

Learn to avoid becoming entangled in other people's problems (O.P.P). In this book, you will learn how to recognize that other people's problems are not yours, have boundaries, and protect your peace.

¡MI PERRO BOOSTER es una emocionante historia que se desarrolla por décadas, en la que Booster, un perro rescatado por un hombre, lo salva a él... pasando así de estar al borde del suicidio, a ser un apasionado por mejorar la vida de personas en todo el mundo!

One word or phrase can give birth to sudden illuminations and can often change the trajectory of our lives—reconnecting us to our destinies if we’ve taken a wrong path or all seem stalled. The book provides inspirational and motivational messages in the form of quotes to encourage African women in their daily challenges, and to inspire them to love and relate to others.

In Effective Communication Skills: Tips on How to Improve Your Social Skills and Interact with Others Effectively, you will not only learn, understand, and put into practice the basics of what communication is, but you will also learn about your own personality types, communication styles, organization techniques, as well as social scenarios that people often find themselves facing.

Friendships can be tricky to maintain at the best of times. How is it even possible to do so when all your energy and time are being taken up trying to feed, clean, love, and cuddle your new bundle of joy (and sometimes frustration, if you are being honest)? This book will help you find the best ways to maintain friendships as you step into the topsy-turvy world of parenthood, equipping you with skills and strategies to help make and sustain deep connections with those around you.

Ascoltare è un'arte. Un'arte che, se sai ben padroneggiarla, ti apre le porte del successo. Forse non pensiamo mai all'ascolto in questi termini. Lasciar parlare gli altri è un gesto di educazione, com'è cortesia il non interrompere. Ottimi consigli che però non equivalgono a dare all'ascolto l'importanza strategica che merita.