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New York Times bestselling author Susan Scott guides couples through eight must-have conversations to create a fierce love that stands the test of time and grows stronger over the years.

Often in our romantic relationships, we long for deep connection, but we don't know how to communicate well and sometimes withhold what we're really thinking and feeling. This can lead to fighting, resentment, or, worse, complacency—where you are just going through the motions, more like roommates than two people in love. As Susan writes, "It's as if we've pulled off our own wings." As couples, we don't stop to think how important our conversations are. And we certainly don't understand that what we talk about and how we talk about it determine whether our relationships will thrive, flatline, or fail.

In Fierce Love, New York Times bestselling author Susan Scott guides couples through eight must-have conversations that lead to deep connection and lasting commitment. Through the use of true stories and hands-on exercises, Susan helps us

  • understand that the conversation is the relationship;
  • identify and dispel five relationship myths that mislead and derail us;
  • learn eight conversations that are critical to enriching relationships; and
  • stop fighting or ignoring issues and start connecting in a deep and meaningful way.

After a season where many relationships were tested and tried, where some relationships thrived and others have exposed cracks couples didn't even realize were there, or realized but didn't acknowledge, now is the best time to learn to communicate well. By having honest, compelling conversations with our partners, we can foster true connection and a fierce love that will withstand the test of time and grow stronger over the years.

ISBN-13: 9781400233236

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Nelson - Thomas - Inc.

Publication Date: 01-11-2022

Pages: 240

Product Dimensions: 6.35(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

Susan Scott is a New York Times bestselling author and leadership development architect who has enabled top executives worldwide to engage in vibrant dialogue with one another, with their employees, and with their customers for two decades. She pioneered the process of fierce conversations that has touched the lives of millions of people and now she's freshly applying these ideas to our romantic relationships. Susan lives in Medina, Washington.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

Part 1 The Idea of Fierce Love

Chapter 1 The Conversation Is the Relationship 5

Chapter 2 Gradually Then Suddenly 11

Chapter 3 All Conversations Are with Myself 17

Chapter 4 Crossing the Bold Line 25

Chapter 5 What Isn't Fierce Love? 35

Part 2 The Five Myths That Mislead and Derail Us

Chapter 6 Myth 1: You Complete Me 49

Chapter 7 Myth 2: True Love Is Unconditional 55

Chapter 8 Myth 3: You Must Fulfill My List 59

Chapter 9 Myth 4: If You Loved Me, You'd Know 65

Chapter 10 Myth 5: Love Is All You Need 69

Part 3 The Eight Conversations of Fierce Love

Chapter 11 Conversation 1: Do I Want This Relationship? 79

Chapter 12 Conversation 2: Clarifying Conditions-Yours, Mine, Ours 91

Chapter 13 Conversation 3: How Are We Really? 99

Chapter 14 Conversation 4: Getting Past "Honey, I'm Home" 111

Chapter 15 Conversation 5: Let Me Count the Ways 123

Chapter 16 Conversation 6: It's Not You, It's Me 131

Chapter 17 Conversation 7: It's Not Me, It's You 137

Chapter 18 Conversation 8: I Love You, but I Don't Love Our Life Together 153

Chapter 19 Love After Love 173

Conclusion: Putting Fierce Love to Work 187

Appendix: Practices for a Fierce Life 193

A Note to the Reader 199

Acknowledgments 201

Notes 203

About the Author 211