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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 158
EAN num: 9780060507855
ISBN number: 0060507853
Label: Harper Paperbacks
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 304
Printing Date: October 01, 2002
Publishing house: Harper Paperbacks
Release Date: October 15, 2002
Sale Popularity Level: 66685
Studio: Harper Paperbacks
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Are your in-laws poisoning your marriage?
Bestselling author Susan Forward shows you how to manage their behavior without jeopardizing your relationship with your spouse.
Toxic in-laws come in a variety of guises. There's the Critic, who can't wait to tell you what you're doing wrong: the Controller, who tries to run your life; the Engulfer, who makes constant demands on your time; and the Master of Chaos, whose numerous problems inevitably end up in your lap. If you're suffering from these or from any other type of infuriating in-laws, your frustration is likely affecting your relationship with your spouse. This remarkable book will help.
With equal doses of understanding and advice, Susan Forward helps you navigate the treacherous waters of toxic in-laws. She explains the unique complexities of the in-law problem, a triangle that forces you and your spouse into a tug-of-war of loyalty and support. She shows how in-laws often manipulate their children to get what they want, and helps you understand the difficulties this poses for your partner.
Drawing from real-life stories of men and women struggling to free themselves from their in-laws' destructive behavior, Forward offers highly effective strategies for getting your partner to stand up for you, for setting reasonable limits, and, most importantly, for protecting your marriage. Her techniques and strategies may not transform your toxic in-laws into the in-laws of your dreams, but they will help you maintain your sanity, self-respect, and, best of all, your relationship with the person with whom you've chosen to share your life.
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This book was recommended to me by a friend dealing with her own difficult in-laws; if you're looking at this page, chances are you share those same troubles. In my experience, the most helpful things about "Toxic In-Laws" were reading about the experiences of other couples and recognizing situations strikingly similar to mine and realizing I was not alone, and reading the suggestions for strategies to deal with unhealthy treatment from my in-laws. Dr. Forward's suggestions are practical; she doesn't promise that you can create the in-laws relationship of your dreams, but it has really helped improve our confidence and resolve in the relationship we will have with my husband's parents. For example, towards the end of the book is a list of suggested responses when an in-law says something mean or critical. It can be hard to think of a response in the heat of the moment, and remembering some of these phrases will, I hope, be helpful for me.
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This book is a MUST read for anyone who is interested in having their partner be an ally instead of constantly being placed in the middle of every disagreement that comes down the pike, real or imagined. I am not finished with it yet, but already this book has helped me change certain ways of thinking and perceptions toward my husband's family. I have re-claimed my power, now I am looking forward to enjoying a peaceful holiday season instead of being part of an emotional hostage situation.
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This book is ok enough. I liked other books by Susan Forward better, like Toxic Parents. I didn't find the help in this book that I needed and felt it was a bit stereo type problems. Could have been more general advices included. Also I think some of what she writes about forgiveness is totally wrong. Forgiveness is not about condoning the other persons actions, but about you letting go of the resentment and anger towards this them. I believe forgiveness is an important step in the healing process. Read books by Louise L. Hay if you are interested in seeing things different and get done with the past.
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This helped my son whom has this type of inlaws and makes them easier to tollerate!
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This book is designed to sell to newlyweds by encouraging their often immature desire to justify their poor behavior. The book accordingly plays to the audience, and provides no balance or a mature dialogue to find mutual accommodation. As a result it is inflammatory and encourages increased separation, and greater conflict. The title itself is inflammatory -- a form of name-calling which the author then blithely advises the reader not to do.
The author really cranks out a lot of these kinds of books. I'm pretty unimpressed.
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