{"product_id":"the-owners-manual-for-thriving-relationships-paperback","title":"The Owner's Manual for Thriving Relationships - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMitch Abblett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMitch Abblett\u003c\/b\u003e is a practicing clinical psychologist and the author of the Nautilus Gold Medal Award-winning \u003ci\u003ePrizeworthy: How to Meaningfully Connect, Build Character, and Unlock the Potential of Every Child\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 18, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44419801907302,"sku":"9781421453231","price":30.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/wi3z9Ql6dd9781421453231.webp?v=1770133854","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-owners-manual-for-thriving-relationships-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}