how to build healthy relationships with yourself and others King, Vex creator author. text Self-help publications. nyu London Bluebird 2024 monographic eng

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301 p. 18 cm "Humans are social animals. But it is nearly impossible to build healthy, sustainable bonds with others without first having a good relationship with yourself. To get along with others, we often alter our habits or subsume our unique personalities. By trying to transform or suppress our true selves, we erode our self-worth and self-knowledge. We begin to lose sight of who we really are and what we truly want. When our self-understanding and self-confidence are damaged, it ultimately hurts our relationships. In this wise and transformative book--a revised edition of Closer to Love--Vex King helps us find and sustain the connections we want with ourselves and others. Good relationships begin with loving ourselves and recognizing our own desires and needs. This self-discovery allows our best selves to radiate with confidence and to attract and choose partners--romantic and platonic--who are truly compatible. When we feel comfortable in our own skin, we are able to give and receive love without being blocked by the destructive emotions and past trauma that previously held us back and prevented us from forming fulfilling and lasting relationships. Filled with Vex King's profound wisdom, thoughtful self-practices, and easy-to adopt-habit builders, this guide opens you up to the love you deserve and shows you how to bring it into your life"--Amazon. Part one: the nature of love -- Part two: first connections -- Part three: cultivating healthy bonds -- Part four: the realities of relationships -- Part five: letting go with grace Vex King. Originally published in 2023 as: Closer to love. Self-actualization (Psychology) Self-acceptance Love Interpersonal relations BF637.S4 K5493 2025 SHS 158.1 K52t 2024 9781035044412 0063278170 2025421738 IG# 250515 20260803094257.0 24204988 eng