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Therapeutic exercises to help couples nurture patience, forgiveness and humour. Love is a skill, not just an emotion and in order for us to get good at it, we have to practice, as we would in any other area we want to shine in. Our research has discovered that almost a third of the British population (32%) expect their romantic relationships to be like fairy tale romances; but realistically, after a heady and passion-filled start, many of us end up in unions that are a confusing tangle of hope, distance, boredom, loyalty and betrayal. Here is a workbook containing the very best exercises that any couple can undertake to help their relationship function optimally, exercises to foster understanding, patience, forgiveness, humour and resilience in the face of the many hurdles that invariably arise when you try to live with someone else for the long term. Couples are guided to have particular conversations, analyse their feelings, explain parts of themselves to one another and undertake rituals that clear the air and help recover hope and passion. The goal is always to unblock channels of feeling and improve communication. Not least, doing exercises together is at points simply a lot of fun. The notion of exercising is well understood in many areas; we should grant that it applies equally to love. No one can be intuitively good at relationships. We all need to do some homework to become the best partners and couples we can be. Review: Buy!!! - This has saved my marriage, I recommend you everyone Review: Relationship goals - Challenging but really valuable and cheaper than therapy! Good quality hard cover book. Interactive activities. Recommend it to all my couple friends















| Best Sellers Rank | 17,337 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 28 in Family Counseling 63 in Psychotherapy & Clinical Psychology 63 in Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 301 Reviews |
M**E
Buy!!!
This has saved my marriage, I recommend you everyone
D**8
Relationship goals
Challenging but really valuable and cheaper than therapy! Good quality hard cover book. Interactive activities. Recommend it to all my couple friends
D**Z
Interesting
Great but i wish it came as 2 books so you could write answers independently then trade and discuss. It would encourage more honesty and real answers. It takes time and effort but i really believe in doing your relationship homework so everything can run smoothly and you can see the areas where there might need to be more compromise or discussion. I really love the layout but as i say, 2 workbooks versus one would be helpful as you are both writing in the same thing and it therefore takes more time and i think it mmakes it easier to just agree with your partner, which isn't really the point of the book
N**T
Insightful anf Effective
More insightful and effective than any of the marriage guidance councilling resources we tried. Glad we found this
S**A
Fantastic book
My partner and I love this workbook
A**R
Very useful
Very interesting, great exercises
C**E
Good exercises though sometimes a bit depressing
Working through this, good exercises to reconnect with your partner though they sometimes seem to focus on the downs in life more than the ups.
J**E
It's okay...
I usually enjoy The School of Life's work and perspectives on topics however this book isn't what I'd call a 'workbook'. I'm a Therapist and I found there to be WAY too much waffle in the way of activities and summaries of what they should achieve. If you're coming at this as a workbook then be prepared to be disappointed and overwhelmed with overly whimsical and embellished versions of love. It does remind me of someone who enjoys the sound of their own voice in book form, rather than instructive, informative, conscise and achievable. Ultimately a nice looking and sounding coffee table book perhaps but not that practical for all.
C**N
Perfect date nights companion
I'm impressed by the quality of this book. Not only does it look beautiful, the exercises and reflections are extremely well thought and foster in-depth, honest conversations. Not cheesy at all, which was my fear initially with this kind of book. My partner and I are finding it very useful to take some perspective, understand each other better and connect after 7 years of relationship.
J**F
Allows you to keep in touch with your spouse
The Couples Workbook by The School of Life is an excellent tool for staying connected in a relationship. I’ve already mentioned how much I appreciate the work of The School of Life, and this workbook is no exception. It’s designed to help couples remain in tune with one another, which I think is crucial for a successful marriage. Humans are constantly growing, evolving, and changing, and this workbook acknowledges that. It encourages you to sit down, actively listen, and engage with your partner through challenging but meaningful questions. My wife and I have found it incredibly helpful—it’s not just about solving problems but about maintaining a strong, healthy connection. I’ve recommended this book to several friends and couples because I think everyone, regardless of the state of their relationship, could benefit from it. It’s not just a tool for when things are rocky; it’s a proactive way to keep learning about and understanding each other. Our lives are busy with careers, kids, and everything else, but this book reminds us to prioritize our relationship. After all, our family exists because of the bond we share, and this workbook helps us nurture that bond. If you’re in a relationship, I can’t recommend this book enough. It’s a great investment in your connection, no matter where you are in your journey together.
A**H
Worth the money!
This book is incredible. My finance and I have been working through this book, and it has helped us so much! Highly recommend!
K**A
Beautiful book
Such a lovely book to have and read. Great illustrations
J**L
Insightful and Practical
Excellent book founded in a great awareness of the troubles couple face and which truly fosters improved skillfulness in mutually improving and enlivening your relationship. Recommend.
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