YOU AND ME: A gripping psychological thriller with twists you won’t see coming

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Here’s what you need to know: when one “I” wins, the loser is always “us.” But it is possible to break free from toxic behaviors, to approach conflicts as wise adults, to stop thinking in terms of “I” – and reframe your relationship in terms of “us.”

Contempt does not lie at the root of emotional violence; contempt is emotional violence, whether it’s leveled toward others or toward yourself. I invite you, right now as you contemplate these words, to make a commitment that very well might have the power to change your life. A commitment to nonviolent living. Nonviolent between you and others, and nonviolent between your ears. Reels you in until you reach the nail-biting, show-stopping finale. I loved this book so much – the best thriller I’ve read this year’ S.E. Lynes, author of Mother

A breath-taking suspense full of twists and turns – if you think you know how this ends, think again…

You and Me on Vacation is a New York Times bestselling love story for fans of When Harry Met Sally, One Day and Casey McQuiston. Get ready to travel the world, snort with laughter and - most of all - lose your heart to Poppy and Alex. In the absence of any objective criteria of right and wrong, good or evil, the self and its feelings become our moral guide…The right act is simply the one that yields the agent the most exciting challenge or the most good feeling about himself [sic]…. Utility replaces duty; self-expression unseats authority. “Being good” becomes “feeling good.” ‘ He’s easy to forget about when I start dating Mr. Perfect. My new “sight unseen” date is the stuff dreams are made out of. I appreciated that one of the case studies focused on verbal and psychological abuse by a woman toward a man. Men can be victims too, but it isn't discussed much. And women can certainly feel towering rage.

Between You and Me is a book about a couple and their outwardly perfect lives. Behind closed doors, however, things are very different. Charlie and Sal meet at university, settle in together and marry. Cut to a few years later and they now have a little girl, Maggie. Emily Henry is my newest automatic-buy author . . . a heartfelt, funny, tender escape that you wish could last forever' Jodi Picoult, Wish You Were Here A fantastic story, with clever story-telling, fabulous characters and a jaw-dropping plot. One of my top reads of the year’ Rona Halsall, author of One Mistake FREE TO BE...YOU AND ME is one of those rare gems that have managed to stand the test of time. Updated with vibrant new illustrations, FREE TO BE...YOU AND ME takes controversial messages (imagine how controversial they would have been in the early 1970s!) and brushes off the impossibilities of what can be.

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From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Ann Brashares comes her first adult novel It’s important to remember that your adaptive child isn’t bad. They’re an important part of you. But, like any child, they need to be parented. The next time you feel your adaptive child take over, try not to let them determine your actions. Try, instead, to listen to what they’re telling you.

What’s interesting is that there isn’t actually that much interaction between Lucy and Owen throughout this story. A lot of the narrative focuses on their individual lives in their respective cities and yet there are still threads which keep the two together in your mind so you don’t forget about one whilst you’re reading about the other. This was nice as it meant that this story isn’t solely focussed on romance but about personal growth and development.

The solution to this problem is actually pretty simple. Tracey and Alex need to let go of the ego and start thinking about the eco – as in the ecology of their relationship. When you operate with an us-consciousness, you understand that your romantic relationship is a space where you both live. Poisoning that ecology with toxic behavior hurts you just as much as it hurts your partner. Of course, in our individualistically oriented society, shifting into us-consciousness is easier said than done. So here are a few more concrete tips.