While I’m not in a romantic relationship, I was still eager to read An End to Arguing by Linda and Charlie Bloom. I think every relationship, whether close friendship or family member, can benefit from learning better communication skills. This book provides insights that can be helpful for you, whether or not you are married or coupled in some fashion.
Before I go over my thoughts, here’s some info about the book:
Now more than ever, couples need guidance for navigating conflict wisely and skillfully. Drawing on insights from their work with couples since 1975, the Blooms offer practical tools and strategies that apply to all relationships. An End to Arguing convincingly shows how destructive conflicts can be avoided, and provides stimulus for individual and interpersonal growth. They use compelling examples from their clinical work and their own fifty-year marriage, which has had its share of challenges.
An End to Arguing doesn’t just provide a way of preventing differences from turning into painful conflict; it gives the reader an insight into what qualities are inherent in argument-free relationships. The way of getting there may be simpler than you think!
My Review
This was such an easy book to pick up and read! I loved how the authors broke up each chapter in manageable sections that you can just read at random if you prefer. This is a wonderful book if you want to draw from their expertise without feeling overwhelmed by info. I also think it’s a very understandable book too. Although Linda and Charlie Bloom are both experts in their field, they don’t speak over your head. I also really appreciate that they are honest about their own relationship. Overall, I highly recommend this book!
You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Bookshop.org. Be sure to also add it to your GoodReads reading list.
Good review. Not really applicable to me though.