Stop Being Lonely: Three Simple Steps to Developing Close Friendships and Deep Relationships
- 3h 52m
- Kira Asatryan
- New World Library
- 2016
Loneliness Has an Antidote: The Feeling of Closeness
Loneliness isn’t something that happens only when we are physically alone. It can also happen when we are with people. Online friends, followers, or “likers” don’t necessarily add up to much when you crave fulfilling interaction, and satisfying, long-term relationships are not a mystery to be left up to chance (or technology). The good news is that, according to relationship coach Kira Asatryan, loneliness has a reliable antidote: the feeling of closeness. We can and should cultivate closeness in our relationships using the steps outlined in this book: knowing, caring, and mastering closeness.
Whether with romantic partners, friends, family members, or business colleagues, these techniques will help you establish true closeness with others. The simple and straightforward actions Asatryan presents in this wonderfully practical book will guide you toward better relationships and less loneliness in all social contexts.
About the Author
Kira Asatryan is a certified relationship coach who provides individual life coaching, relationship coaching, conflict mediation, and couples’ coaching. She lives in San Francisco.
In this Book
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Introduction—A New Kind of Loneliness
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What is Closeness?
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An Environment of Obstacles
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Dispelling Old Myths
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Learning to Pick Partners
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Gaining Access to Another Person’s World
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Drawing Deeper Understanding
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Asking Inviting Questions
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Listening to Another Person’s Narrative
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Feeling Another Person’s Feelings
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Uniting as a Team
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Making a Relationship
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Showing Another Person You Care
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Creating a Culture of Closeness
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Overcoming Obstacles at Work, at Home, and in Love
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Getting Closer to Yourself
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Conclusion—Us vs. Loneliness
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Notes
