Communication · Marriage
Love Busters
What this book is about
Love Busters examines recurring behaviors that can steadily weaken affection and goodwill in a romantic relationship. The book discusses patterns such as demands, disrespect, angry outbursts, dishonesty, and decisions made without considering a partner. It pairs those cautions with a practical emphasis on negotiation, shared responsibility, and changing habits that repeatedly create hurt. Readers may find it most useful when both partners can reflect on their own behavior without using the concepts to score points or assign blame.
About the author
Willard F. Harley Jr. is a clinical psychologist and author whose work focuses on marriage and romantic partnership. He has written extensively about relationship habits, emotional needs, negotiation, and the protection of romantic connection. His books generally use direct behavioral language and structured exercises intended for couples. Readers may find the material most useful when both partners apply it to self-reflection instead of using it to criticize one another.
Kristin says
This is a must-read for a couple at any stage. It looks at habits that destroy the feeling of love and explains how to have a more intentional and productive negotiation.
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