Created for Connection by Sue Johnson Summary
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Dr. Sue Johnson's million-copy bestseller blends psychology and faith, offering Christian couples a revolutionary path to deeper connection. Endorsed by Dr. John Gottman as "the best couple therapist in the world," this guide reveals how secure emotional bonds transform both marriages and spiritual journeys.
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The Dance of Connection: How Love Shapes Our Lives
Love isn't just a pleasant emotion-it's our fundamental survival code. For centuries, we've misunderstood romantic love as mysterious, fleeting, or merely biological. But groundbreaking research now reveals what both science and spiritual wisdom have been telling us all along: we are literally wired for emotional connection. In our increasingly isolated modern world, where we've replaced village communities with nuclear families, we now ask our partners to fulfill emotional needs that once came from extended networks of support. This fundamental shift explains why relationships today carry such enormous weight-and why understanding the science of attachment has become essential for our wellbeing. When we recognize love as our basic survival strategy rather than a luxury, everything about our relationships transforms. The way we connect with our partners doesn't just determine our happiness-it shapes our physical health, mental resilience, and even our spiritual lives.
The Science Behind Our Need for Connection
When Love Connections Break: The Demon Dialogues
Raw Spots: The Hidden Vulnerabilities That Drive Conflict
The A.R.E. Formula: Building Emotional Responsiveness
Healing Relationship Wounds Through Forgiveness
The Sacred Circle: How Connection Transforms Everything
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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