Relationship: Notes on Love, Mutual Respect, Boundaries, Marriage, and Divorce

Relationships are not always easy but they can be happy, peaceful, and harmonious with a little effort. That's what I found in relationships over the years, and my goal with this book is to share much of what I've learned so readers might find something of value for their relationships.

Looking back on my life experience, I wish someone had shared some of this with me so I could have avoided learning many things the hard way.

As a precaution, I emphasized my lack of experience as a therapist which lead one of the first readers to comment as follows.

Oftentimes clear, true insight comes from someone not "trained" or "educated" in a particular field of thought. This book represents one of those times. The subject of "relationships" is so complicated few outside the legal/ counseling/mental health arenas even attempt to address it for fear of being ignored, misunderstood or, worse yet, laughed at.

The author's conversational style makes his book about the subject quite easy to read/understand and as one absorbs his meaning . . . believable. It rings so true that as I was reading, I kept wanting to cut out paragraphs to put on my computer, refrigerator, and bathroom mirror!
Read this book. You will be glad you found it. In fact, you will probably send a copy to your child . . . I did! JHB, RN, BSN, MHA

Another early reader said I found this book to be such an informative and important read offering tips for all types. I couldn't agree with the author more about never taking your partner for granted and that love means ALWAYS saying you're sorry- as quickly, whole-heartedly and as often as needed. I'd recommend Bill's book to add zest to an already good relationship or to help you create the one you long for. Denise Fleck

Relationship: Notes on Love, Mutual Respect, Boundaries, Marriage, and Divorce contains ten easy to read and understand chapters with valuable, down-to-earth notes based on real life experience. In addition to a Preface and Introduction, the chapters are:
What is Love
What is A Good Relationship
Fostering and Nurturing Relationships
Harming Relationships
Mutual Respect
Boundaries
Marriage
Breakups
Divorce
Helpful Tips
Final Thoughts.

While relationships are seldom simple, this book boils it down to no-fluff basics.

Not everything in this book will feel comfortable to everyone. You may find some of the suggestions uncomfortable or even intrusive. I fully expect some push back from men and perhaps some women.

To write this book, I felt it was essential to establish a definition of love, and this has caused some conversation, but I still feel strongly that happy relationships require a full understanding of love and such an understanding benefits from a firm definition.

Every relationship involves two unique individuals and only you and your partner can decide what may be of value to you. I believe there is much in this book worth exploring, and I hope many couples will benefit from the reading.

I'm fortunate to be in a wonderful relationship, and I wish everyone the same happiness that Barbara and I share.

In addition to the information in this book, I welcome your questions and comments by email at: bill@positive-imaging.com and at my relationship blog at: http://goodrelationships101.com/.