{"product_id":"leaving-loneliness-behind-2-book-set","title":"Leaving Loneliness Behind (2 Book Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegina Boyd’s \u003cem\u003eLeaving Loneliness Behind\u003c\/em\u003e and the companion \u003cem\u003eLeaving Loneliness Behind: The Workbook \u003c\/em\u003eare conveniently available in a two-book set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur connections with God and others are fundamental to who we are as people. The reality is that often these relationships—especially with our family, friends, and others around us—are less than ideal, and we end up feeling lonely. That loneliness makes us doubt God’s promises, our friends and family, and even the idea that we are worthy of love at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books will help you build the skills you need to have meaningful, rich, and rewarding relationships with God and those around you. Emotional intimacy is the antidote to loneliness, Boyd says. It’s about sharing yourself and your feelings more deeply with another person—being vulnerable and trusting through what you say and how you act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoyd identifies five keys to reach emotional intimacy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRecognize the potential depths in your existing relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAllow yourself to be vulnerable so that true intimacy is possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCommunicate through conflicts in a way that encourages affection, trust, and openness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAcknowledge the past and move toward emotional wholeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eGive of yourself for the sake of the relationship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree companion videos that follow each of the keys are available on AveMariaPress.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter of the main book includes a real-life story that illustrates how applying the principles of emotional intimacy can transform marriages, friendships, families, and workplaces. Catholic thought, stories from scripture, and teachings from the Church highlight how our faith connects to our daily actions and exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook provides exercises, charts, lists, ideas, interactive questions, and journaling space to put into practice the skills you’ve learned from the main book. Scripture reflections guide you to explore ways that connection with others help you live God’s plan for your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67640338481242,"sku":"1-64680-301-9","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/1367\/3818\/files\/Leaving_Loneliness_Set.jpg?v=1791488513","url":"https:\/\/deaconstore.com\/products\/leaving-loneliness-behind-2-book-set","provider":"Deacon Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}