The DNA of Relationships - by Gary Smalley & Greg Smalley & Michael Smalley & Robert S Paul (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Do you feel like you're repeating the same mistakes in your relationships?

"Life is relationships; the rest is just details." We are designed for relationships, yet they often bring us pain. In this paradigm-shifting book, Dr. Gary Smalley unravels the DNA of healthy relationships: We are made for three great relationships―with God, others, and ourselves―and all relationships involve choice. Gary exposes a destructive relationship dance that characterizes nearly every relationship conflict, and he offers five new dance steps that will revolutionize relationships.The DNA of Relationships, the cornerstone book in Gary Smalley's relationship campaign, will help you learn to:

• Take personal responsibility for your own emotions and actions
• Create a safe environment and become trustworthy
• Keep your battery charged through self-care
• Listen with the heart so others feel understood
• Adopt a no-losers policy in conflict

With practical, biblical advice, this book will revolutionize your marriage, family, friendships, and work relationships!

From the Back Cover

Have you ever felt as if you're . . .

Repeating the Same Mistakes in Your Relationships?

Dr. Gary Smalley tells you the whys and hows of relationships-and how to break frustrating relationship dances.

About the Author

Gary Smalley is one of the country's best known authors and speakers on family relationships. He is the bestselling and award-winning author or coauthor of 65+ books, along with several popular films and videos. He has spent over 40 years learning, teaching and counseling about marriage and family. He has spoken to over 2 million people in live conferences. Smalley had his own national and world wide TV Marriage Infomercial for over 7 years from 1988 to 1995. He won the most popular TV ad for two years. He has also appeared on national television programs such as Oprah, Extra, The Today Show, and Focus on the Family radio show, as well as numerous other national radio programs.

Gary and his wife, Norma, have been married for 50 years and live in Colorado. They have three adult children and 10 grandchildren. Greg and Erin Smalley are heading up the Focus on the Family Marriage and Parenting division, Michael and Amy Smalley are the creators of ER4Love (Save your Marriage in Two Days) and Roger and Kari Gibson are heading up the National Assemblies of God's marriage and family division.

Amy and Michael Smalley specialize in teaching couples the principles of loving well and loving for a lifetime. Their popularity as nationally renowned marriage builders, authors, and couples' consultants has grown in response to their signature no-nonsense advice. The Smalleys' message inspires, motivates, and challenges people to thrive in their most important relationships.

Their love story began at Baylor University. After graduation, they went on to earn master's degrees in clinical psychology from Wheaton College. They currently serve as executive directors of the Smalley Marriage and Family Center in The Woodlands, near Houston, Texas. The center provides premarital counseling, marriage crisis consulting, and marriage and parenting seminars.

The Smalleys have enjoyed 15 years of marriage and have three children--Cole, Reagan, and David.

Robert S. Paul, MS, is the vice president of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute and the primary architect of the Hope Restored marriage intensive programs. He is a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience and is an international speaker. He has bachelor's degrees in both Biblical Studies and Psychology from Evangel University, a master's degree in Counseling from Georgia State University, and a diploma in Christian Counseling from Psychological Studies Institute. He has co-authored Restoring Hope: An Integrative Approach to Marital Therapy for those supporting marriages in crisis, and 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage for married couples Roberts has also co-authored more books including The DNA of Relationships with Gary and Greg Smalley, Robert and his wife, Jenni, have been married over 42 years and have four children and seven grandchildren.