Don't sweat the small stuff in love: simple ways to nurture and strengthen your relationships [First paperback reissue edition] 9780786884209, 9780786865093, 9781401304485, 0786884207

Table of contents :
1. Mostly, Be Pals 5 --
2. Learn to Laugh at Yourself 8 --
3. Let It Go Already 11 --
4. Turn Up the Heat 14 --
5. Consider That the Grass Probably Isn't Greener 17 --
6. Throw Away Your Scorecard 19 --
7. Be Kind First (Kris) 22 --
8. Don't Use Your Partner as a Punching Bag! 25 --
9. Ask the Question, "Whose Quirk Is This, Anyway?" (Kris) 27 --
10. Talk to Him His Way 29 --
11. Avoid the Words, "I Love You, BUT" 32 --
12. Fill Your Life with Opportunities to Express Love 34 --
13. Look for the Gifts 37 --
14. Mark Your Calendar (Kris) 39 --
15. Share an Insight 41 --
16. Stay Away from Ultimatums 44 --
17. Allow Time for Transitions 47 --
18. Don't Fight Unless the Mood Is Right 50 --
19. Know Your Own Value 54 --
20. Put a Positive Spin on It 57 --
21. Remember That Your Partner Can't Read Your Mind 60 --
22. Set a Good Example (Kris) 62 --
23. Don't Fight over Stupid Things 64 --
24. Become a World-Class Listener 67 --
25. Experience a Sudden Shift 70 --
26. Avoid the "I've Had a Really Hard Day" Habit 73 --
27. Let Him Buy His Lunch 75 --
28. Surprise Her with Compliments 78 --
29. Stop Wishing She (or He) Were Different 81 --
30. Don't Put Your Partner On the Spot 84 --
31. Think Before You Speak 87 --
32. Discover What Part You Are Playing 90 --
33. Finish the Job 93 --
34. Think Gentle Thoughts 95 --
35. Stay Compassionate 97 --
36. Jump-Start Your Relationship 100 --
37. Don't Allow Passing Thoughts to Turn into Issues 102 --
38. Become a Low-Maintenance Partner 105 --
39. Do It Your Way 108 --
40. Walke Up and Think about Three Things You Love about Her 111 --
41. Choose Peace over Irritation 113 --
42. Don't Sweat the Occasional Criticism 116 --
43. Stay Playful 119 --
44. Stop Rehearsing Unhappiness 121 --
45. Don't Be the Hero of Every Story 124 --
46. Make the Fresh-Start Commitment 127 --
47. Avoid Correcting Each Other 129 --
48. Sit in Silence 132 --
49. Take Responsibility for Your Own Happiness 134 --
50. Master the ARt of the Heart-to-Heart 137 --
51. Don't Confuse Your Own Frustration with a Problem in the Relationship 140 --
52. Stop Being So Defensive 143 --
53. Be Consistently Grateful 146 --
54. Don't Fall into the "I've Got Time for Everyone but You" Trap 148 --
55. Organize a Charitable Project Together 151 --
56. Ask Yourself the Question, "In the Scheme of Things, Is This Really That Big a Deal?" 154 --
57. Don't Continue Doing the Same Things and Expect a Different Result 156 --
58. Respond with Love 159 --
59. Look in the Mirror 162 --
60. Allow Your Partner to Be Human 165 --
61. Make Peace with Change 168 --
62. Don't Overanalyze the Flaws 171 --
63. Choose to Be Supportive (Kris) 173 --
64. Jump Ahead and Look Back 175 --
65. Remember the Equation: A Happy Person Equals a Happy Partner 178 --
66. Ask for "Dream Updates" 181 --
67. Never Underestimate the Power of Love 183 --
68. Don't Let Your Children Come between You 186 --
69. Learn to Deflect Occasional Uncalled-for Comments 189 --
70. Don't Come Home Frazzled 192 --
71. Ask Your Partner the Question, "What's the Most Difficult Part of Being in a Relationship with Me?" 195 --
72. Don't Question Her (or His) Motives 198 --
73. Graciously Receive Compliments 201 --
74. Let Go of Your Top Three Pet Peeves 203 --
75. Avoid Absolute Statements (of a Negative Nature) 205 --
76. Predict the Predictable 207 --
77. Stop Treating Everything Like an Emergency 209 --
78. Use Letters as a Communication Tool 211 --
79. Don't Make Your Partner Walk on Eggshells 214 --
80. Make a Plan to Become More Loving 217 --
81. Gracefully Accept Apologies 220 --
82. Reflect, for a Moment, on All You Don't Do 222 --
83. Practice Regular Stress Prevention 225 --
84. Don't Speak for Your Spouse (or Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Fiancee, or Anyone Else)! 228 --
85. Conspire to Inspire 230 --
86. Cast Away Jealousy (Kris) 232 --
87. Allow Your Partner a Few Eccentricities 235 --
88. Stop Being So Demanding 238 --
89. When in Doubt, Pause 240 --
90. Practice Unconditional Love 242 --
91. Go Ahead and Do It 245 --
92. Say the Words, "I'm Sorry" 247 --
93. Stay Away from Comparisons 250 --
94. Learn from a Teen 252 --
95. Step Aside from Stubbornness 255 --
96. Raise Your Standard of Living 257 --
97. Allow Your Partner the Space to "Lose it" Every Once in a While 260 --
98. Balance the Act (Kris) 262 --
99. Remember the Magic 265 --
100. Treasure Each Other 267.

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