Bestselling author, psychologist, and relationship coach Melanie Joy
shares the principles and tools that can make any relationship, from
personal to professional, healthier and more resilient.
Relationships are complicated. Yet it's an unfortunate reality that
while most of us have to learn complex geometry that we'll probably
never use, we don't get a single formal lesson in how to relate to
others. In this one-stop guide, psychologist Melanie Joy reveals the
common psychological dynamics that underlie all kinds of
relationships--with a romantic partner, friends, family members,
colleagues--in short, with anyone in any situation. Understanding these
dynamics will help you make all your relationships healthier and more
resilient.
Relationships are like bodies: they get sick when their immune system is
weaker than the germs that stress them. Drawing on the most relevant
research as well as on her own extensive experience as a psychologist,
Joy explains how to strengthen your relational immune system to resist
not only interpersonal stressors but also largely invisible yet
potentially devastating societal stressors like racism and sexism. With
this understanding, you can cultivate relationships that consistently
reflect core moral values and honor the dignity of everyone involved.
Resilient relationships are not only a source of joy and fulfillment for
those who are in them, they also support the thriving of the
organizations and communities of which we all are a part.
