The Soul Mate Myth

by Cirillo, Jean

• ISBN13: 9781440512711
• ISBN10: 144051271X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-01-18
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

You've been tricked. Society keeps telling you that there's a one-and-only soul mate for you, and that he'll be as perfect as your relationship. And what's worse: you've started believing it. Now, Jean Cirillo, PhD, will teach you to stop swooning over picture-perfect legends and remember what really makes a man worth loving for a lifetime. This practical book takes on everything you know about what works in a relationship and will get you to look at love with fresh eyes. With this book in hand you'll be able to: Separate the man from the myth Get rid of unreasonable expectations without giving up on what's really important Enjoy aspects of love and dating you've previously taken for granted Love and be loved for the right reasons Commit to a real-life man and build a lasting relationship Armed with case studies of strong marriages and resilient love, this book exposes the lie of the perfect match and gives you the tools you need to identify and pursue exciting--and attainable--new possibilities for love.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. x
Reality Check: A Toolkit for Understanding How Bad You've Got It	p. 1
Great Expectations	p. 3
Your Brain on Love	p. 33
The Fear Barrier	p. 65
Letting Go a Little	p. 115
Grieving for the Mythic Man	p. 137
Authentic Relationships	p. 157
The Main Ingredients	p. 185
The Little Things You'll Love	p. 203
Afterword. Love a Man, Not a Myth	p. 217
The Single Girl's Dating Guide	p. 221
Resource List	p. 233
Index	p. 236
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