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Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt


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Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt is a seminal work in relationship psychology, first published in 1988. The book introduces Imago Relationship Therapy, a method designed to help couples understand and transform their relationships by exploring unconscious factors that influence partner selection and dynamics.

Key Concepts:

  • Imago Theory: The authors propose that individuals are subconsciously drawn to partners who reflect both the positive and negative traits of their primary caregivers. This selection aims to heal unresolved childhood wounds through adult relationships.

  • Unconscious Influences: The book delves into how early life experiences shape expectations and behaviors in romantic relationships, often leading to recurring conflicts.

  • Conscious Partnership: Hendrix and Hunt advocate for couples to move from unconscious patterns to conscious relationships, emphasizing intentionality, empathy, and effective communication.

  • Practical Applications:

    • Communication Exercises: The book provides structured dialogues and exercises aimed at improving understanding and connection between partners.

    • Healing Childhood Wounds: By recognizing and addressing unmet childhood needs, couples can foster healing and growth within their relationship.

    • Building Intimacy: The authors offer strategies to deepen emotional and physical intimacy, enhancing the overall quality of the partnership.

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