"Understanding of why we relate to people and how we can steer away from negative patterns and break free of past mistakes to create satisfying connections with spouse, children, close friends, and God"--Provided by publisher.
Foreword: the secret to loving and being loved / by Stormie Omartian -- The heart of the matter : relationships in everyday living : why you do the things you do -- Shaping our view of ourselves and those we hold dearest : dynamics of healthy relationships -- Soul wounds : how injuries to the heart occur -- Equipped to face challenges and take risks : the secure relationship style -- The hardened heart : the avoidant relationship style -- Don't abandon me! : the ambivalent relationship style -- The grass is always dead on both sides of the fence : the disorganized relationship style -- God and you : embracing the relationship that transcends all others / with George Ohlschlager -- Taming emotional storms : conquering depression, anxiety, anger, and grief -- Love, sex, and marriage : working out our most intimate relationship / with Sharon Hart Morris -- Parenting secure kids : how to be a sensitive, secure parent to your children -- Breaking free! : a prescription for making changes that heal.