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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY: RELATIONSHIP 6

Annotated Bibliography: Relationship

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Beaird, M. (2013). Restoring Broken Trust: A Relationship’s Greatest Challenge. Bloomington: iUniverse

Beaird notices that a relationship will only last for as long as there is trust. According to the book, when trust is broken, there are very high chances that the relationship will come to an end. However, he goes ahead to say that all is not lost as broken relationships can be restored. According to the author, trust is the most important ingredient in any relationship and must be handled with a lot of care. When trust is lost, the relationship loses its meaning and might just be broken.

Beaird says that despite the fact that a relationship can be broken, it can be restored if trust is rebuilt. The involved couple needs to understand that relationships are faced with many challenges and they should always give room for a second chance. For instance, there is a need to ask for forgiveness if one does something wrong that threatens the survival of the relationship. Through forgiveness, trust can be restored and this can rebuild a broken relationship.

The book is relevant keeping in mind that modern relationships are broken due to the lack of trust. The book provides relevant ideas with respect to reconstructing a broken relationship.

Matta, W. (2006). Relationship Sabotage. Westport, CT: PRAEGER.

According to Matta, there are various unconscious factors that destroy relationships and marriages. Depending on how the couple handles their relationship, it can either last or be destroyed. One of the factors emphasized is the lack of honesty, especially in counseling. The author says that whenever a relationship is facing challenges and the couple decides to go for advice and counseling, they do not say what the real problem is. This, in turn, makes the counseling session ineffective and eventually the relationship is destroyed.

In simple terms, the author is paying significant attention to honesty in relationships. No matter the kind of challenges faced, it is necessary for the couple to be honest with one another because this is the only way that a lasting solution can be found. The book is relevant to this topic because it talks about what is ailing relationships in the current society. People do not tell the truth and they end up destroying their relationship. They are not honest and they think that they are protecting or defending themselves, but in the end, they cause a larger problem. The relevance of the book is the idea that it provides useful ideas about what really destroys relationships. There are also insights on what needs to be done for the sake of saving relationships in the society. Many people are affected by relationships and they need advice on how to make their relationships work.

Odukoya, B. (2010). Communication in Relationships. Maitland, FL: Xulon Press.

In this book, the author, Odukoya acknowledges that relationships form a very important element in the current society. She goes ahead to state that in the modern society, many relationships do not last or are not effective due to poor communication between the couples. The author insists that communication is very necessary if a relationship has to last. Taking this into consideration, it is indeed noted that the ability of a relationship to last depends on how effective the communication is. The author emphasizes that communication should be given the first priority in a relationship.

This book was selected because it has relevant concepts about relationships. Basically, in the modern society, people engage in relationships quite earlier as compared to previous generations. It is also noted that whenever a relationship comes to an end, the former couple might go through difficult moments that, in extreme cases, they might contemplate about committing suicide. The book is relevant because it proposes ways through which communication can be enhanced in relationships so that break up are minimized.

Winnett, A. (2011). How to Build Relationships That Stick. Durham, CT: Strategic Book Group.

The author greatly focuses on the fundamentals of building a long lasting relationship. The book emphasizes on understanding different people as well as their personalities. The states that the personality of an individual affects how their relationship will be. Taking this into account, it is necessary for the people in a relationship to understand each other so that they know how well they can make their relationship last.

The basic reason why this book was selected is because it contains relevant concepts that assist in building better relationships. In the present society, people get into relationships too quickly and easily even before clearly understanding each other. This book is great because it states what needs to be taken into consideration before making the final decision of being into a relationship with an individual. As stated earlier, one of the most important aspects to keep in mind is the personality of a potential relationship partner. Through this, it is possible to enter into a relationship with the right person and stick together for a long time.

References

Beaird, M. (2013). Restoring Broken Trust: A Relationship’s Greatest Challenge. Bloomington: iUniverse

Matta, W. (2006). Relationship Sabotage. Westport, CT: PRAEGER.

Odukoya, B. (2010). Communication in Relationships. Maitland, FL: Xulon Press.

Winnett, A. (2011). How to Build Relationships That Stick. Durham, CT: Strategic Book Group.