{"product_id":"the-owners-manual-for-thriving-mitch-abblett-9781421453231","title":"The Owner's Manual for Thriving Relationships","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique and essential guide to cultivating healthier relationships.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this unique guide to improving relationships, clinical psychologist Mitch Abblett provides advice and tips on how to build more meaningful connections in every area of life--family, friendships, romantic partnerships, and professional relationships. Dr. Abblett encourages readers to replace blame, avoidance, and control-based possessiveness with the liberating practice of relational ownership. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis refreshing guide introduces a practical, accessible framework to help readers navigate relationship challenges, identify the habits that keep them stuck, and build vibrant, healthier patterns of relating. Dr. Abblett explains how to: \u003cbr\u003e- Shift from blaming others to fully owning one's role and responses in relationships. \u003cbr\u003e- Recognize relationships as a series of moments to be authentically engaged, rather than problems to be solved or people to be managed.\u003cbr\u003e- Break control-based habits by transforming possessive or defensive patterns that hinder meaningful connections. \u003cbr\u003e- Address the stories we tell ourselves that contribute to relationship pain and disconnection. \u003cbr\u003e- Develop skills for mindful awareness, empathetic understanding, and taking aligned actions in challenging interactions. \u003cbr\u003e- Understand others' perspectives and emotions without defensiveness or judgment. \u003cbr\u003e- Repair relationships, address past conflicts, navigate resentment, and create safe spaces for emotional healing. \u003cbr\u003e- Practice self-care in relationships by balancing the needs of others with self-compassion and boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging stories, perspective-shifting tools, and reflective exercises, \u003ci\u003eThe Owner's Manual for Thriving Relationships \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a fresh, empowering approach to improving the quality of relationships and unlocking a life of richer, more authentic connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitch Abblett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1421453231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421453231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d","brand":"Mitch Abblett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46806916792575,"sku":"9781421453231","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eff80ad0-3afd-4dd8-82c8-4bcde3a51b4d.jpg?v=1745378071","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-owners-manual-for-thriving-mitch-abblett-9781421453231","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}