Loving Him without Losing You: How to Stop Disappearing and Start Being YourselfJohn Wiley & Sons, 01.06.2001 - 304 Seiten Are you a Disappearing Woman? "Beverly Engel has identified a widespread problem and provided women with wise guidelines for bursting through it. She writes with compassion and insight. If you think you are a Disappearing Woman, you will drink in this book as if it were a health-giving elixir. It is!"-Susan Page, author of How One of You Can Bring the Two of You Together and If I'm So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single? "This remarkably helpful book offers new insights into why so many women surrender their individuality in relationships. Don't wait until your hair is on fire to read it."-Maxine Schnall, founder and Executive Director of Wives Self Help "A book of depth and power. I highly recommend it not only to women who lose themselves in their relationships with men but to the parents of adolescent girls who need to be taught how to view themselves as valuable beings separate from their relationships with men and boys."-Michael Gurian, author of The Good Son and A Fine Young Man Do you frequently find yourself putting your lover's needs ahead of your own? Do you tend to lose yourself in your romantic relationships? Have you ever neglected your career, your friends, or even your health while in the midst of a love affair? Now, in this landmark book, Beverly Engel examines the intricate reasons why so many women submerge themselves in their relationships with men-and offers a straightforward, empowering program that you can use to free yourself from the powerful grip of this all-too-common problem and rediscover yourself as a Woman of Substance. |
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... Substance who have influ- enced my life and the book: poet May Sarton; Deena Metzger, author of Writing for Your Life; Alice Koller, author of An Unknown Woman: A Jour- ney of Self-Discovery; Judith Viorst, author of Necessary Losses ...
... Substance who have influ- enced my life and the book: poet May Sarton; Deena Metzger, author of Writing for Your Life; Alice Koller, author of An Unknown Woman: A Jour- ney of Self-Discovery; Judith Viorst, author of Necessary Losses ...
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... Go Changing to Try to Please Him 140 10 Commitment 6 : Cultivate Equal Relationships 151 11 Commitment 7 : Speak Your Mind 159 Part III . Become a Woman of Substance : Developing ix Contents Loving Him without Losing You: Contents.
... Go Changing to Try to Please Him 140 10 Commitment 6 : Cultivate Equal Relationships 151 11 Commitment 7 : Speak Your Mind 159 Part III . Become a Woman of Substance : Developing ix Contents Loving Him without Losing You: Contents.
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... Woman of Substance : Developing a Self and a Life That Satisfies You 12 Find Your Authentic Self 13 Find Your Voice 14 Find Your Shadow 15 Find Your Substance Conclusion : Blending and Balancing 173 175 197 209 219 246 Where Do You Go ...
... Woman of Substance : Developing a Self and a Life That Satisfies You 12 Find Your Authentic Self 13 Find Your Voice 14 Find Your Shadow 15 Find Your Substance Conclusion : Blending and Balancing 173 175 197 209 219 246 Where Do You Go ...
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... Woman of Substance: Developing a Self and a Life That Satisfies You,” we will focus on the more long-term work you will need to do to make deeper changes. Throughout the book I offer case examples from my many years of work- ing with ...
... Woman of Substance: Developing a Self and a Life That Satisfies You,” we will focus on the more long-term work you will need to do to make deeper changes. Throughout the book I offer case examples from my many years of work- ing with ...
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... Woman to a Woman of Substance . It will teach you how to go deep inside and find your true inner voice and to discover the wisdom , integrity , and sense of balance that lie dormant within you . By discovering your inner wisdom you'll ...
... Woman to a Woman of Substance . It will teach you how to go deep inside and find your true inner voice and to discover the wisdom , integrity , and sense of balance that lie dormant within you . By discovering your inner wisdom you'll ...
Inhalt
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Part II How to Maintain Your Sense of Self while Flourishing in a Relationship The Seven Commitments | 63 |
Part III Become a Woman of Substance Developing a Self and a Life That Satisfies You | 173 |
Where Do You Go from Here? | 251 |
Appendix I Embracing Your Femininity Especially for Those on the Mild End of the Continuum | 253 |
Appendix II Women of Substance Support Groups Especially for Those Near the Middle of the Continuum | 258 |
Appendix III When You Need Professional Help For Those Who Fall on the Extreme End of the Continuum | 264 |
References | 279 |
Bibliography and Recommended Reading | 281 |
Index | 287 |
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