From Stranger To Lover - 16 Strategies For Building A Great Long Distance Relationship
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“From Stranger to Lover” is intended to show couples how to sustain a long distance relationship. It shows you how to establish healthy relationship patterns and avoid common long distance relationship mistakes. It is also for established relationships and learning how to identify strengths, weaknesses, and create new ways to connect.
Some of the areas covered:
- How idealization is intensified by the halo effect
- The importance of establishing healthy boundaries
- How to avoid miscommunication and resolve conflict
- Developing your love map and creative ways to connect
- Critical considerations for first meetings and before you move
- Why many long distance relationships begin with casual, hasty intimacy
- Reading possible partner cheating signs and other long distance non-verbal signals
Bonus material: Two fun activities to help couples get to know one another better.
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If you have a question or problem, ask us:Table of Contents/ List of Topics Covered:
- Why I Wrote This Book
- The Good and Bad News About Long Distance Relationship
Strategies
1: Beware Rose-Colored Glasses
2: Don’t Jump in Too Fast
3: Be Open and Honest
4: Don’t Talk Too Often, or for Too Long
5: Talk Often, Talk Long, Talk Deep
6: Respond, Don’t Just React
7: “Listen” to Nonverbal and Indirect Communication
8: Don’t Just Talk, Write
9: Keep Doing Other Things That Bring You Joy
10: Get Creative About Connecting
11: Stay Safe: E-Sex and Other Security Issues
12: Meet in Person as Soon as Possible
13: Expect a “Weird Zone” and Other First Meeting Logistics
14: Don’t Ignore Feelings of “This Isn’t Right” for Too Long
15: Think, Talk, and Plan Before Anyone Moves
16: Close the Gap – Transitioning to the Same-City Living
- Twenty Truths to Live By in Long Distance Relationships
- About the Author
- Also by Lisa McKay
- Bonus: Two Fun Activities to Help Couples Get to Know One Another Better
- Bonus Activity 1: Take the VIA Survey of Character Strengths
- Bonus Activity 2: Learn More About How You Respond to Conflict
- Free Sample: 201 Great Discussion Questions for Couples in Long Distance Relationships
- Reference and Additional Reading
- Acknowledgements
- Copyright and Permissions
What You Get:
Kindle $3.99
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