Everyone has entered into silent agreements. These are the unspoken compromises that shape our relationships\u2014arising from unstated beliefs and expectations that unconsciously influence both sides. They might sound like: \u201cThe one who earns more should pay for dates,\u201d or \u201cMy boss won\u2019t give me a raise\u2014and knows I won\u2019t ask for one,\u201d or \u201cIt\u2019s okay that we\u2019re not compatible sexually, because they\u2019re a good person.\u201d<\/p>\n
These agreements distort our relationships when left unspoken\u2014driven by fear, avoidance of conflict, obligation, or guilt. And because expectations rarely align, a silent agreement can create dissatisfaction for both parties. The good news? There is a way out. With the right guidance, anyone can reassess the rules of a problematic relationship\u2014here and now\u2014for the benefit of both sides.<\/p>\n
Experienced clinical psychologists Linda D. Anderson, Sonia R. Banks, and Michelle L. Owens provide the essential psychological tools to build healthier communication with partners, friends, bosses, and family members. Through real-life cases, they show how to uncover deeper motivations and transform the toxic beliefs that undermine our relationships.<\/p>\n
With practical guidance on how to have productive conversations and consciously form new agreements around sex, money, commitment, family, work, and health, this book helps us break the silence\u2014and resolve emotional \u201cminefields\u201d before they cause lasting damage in our lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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