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		This is quote 5, from Part 1 (The Basics) Chapter 1 (What is Romantic Love?) of Ellen's and Ed's new romance book: The Selfish Path to Romance - How to Love With Passion and Reason... "It's no accident that one of the most painful complaints you can make about your partner is that he (or she) makes me feel invisible, unimportant, like I don't exist."



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		The RATIONAL Basis® of Emotions "Sara snaps at her husband. She then picks up a book that her two-year-old had left on the floor and tosses it with fury across the room. Her head is pounding and she can feel the tension coursing throughout her body. She looks in the mirror and bursts into tears. Sara is experiencing a raging storm of negative emotions. Her fists tighten with anger, her heart races with anxiety, her tears are evidence of sadness, her grit teeth are signs of frustration and anger. Her emotions seem to paralyze her. She finds it difficult to focus, to think . . ." (more)



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and recommended Books

Therapy Self-Help

How to Choose a Therapist
Having an "Open Mind" … a Psychological Asset or Liability?
Detecting Distorted Emotions
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Changing self-doubt into self-confidence
Women and Self-Esteem
Happiness and Self-Esteem
The RATIONAL Basis ^® of Selfishness Part 1 Values and Happiness
The RATIONAL Basis ^® of Selfishness Part 2 The Bully vs the Doormat
The RATIONAL basis^®of Emotions
How to decode your emotions
Take the Loneliness Out of the Holidays
The Secret to Avoiding the “I-Dread-the-Holidays” Syndrome
Why Do New Year's Resolutions Typically Fail?

Character Ethics Morality

Beware of Forced Kindness - A Lethal Destroyer of Your Happiness
Abortion: A Moral Choice
What Does Character Have to Do with Romance?
The Art of Avoiding Responsibility by Appealing to a "Moral Authority"
A Healthy Twist on the Idea of Gratitude
The Meaning of Money - Part One Part Two

Obstacles to Happiness

Psychics, faith healers and holy men. Out of this world? Keep them out of yours! Exposing con-artist's methods and regaining your happiness
Procrastination: One surprising cause
Inoculating yourself against sarcasm
Compassion vs. Happiness
Toleration vs Happiness
How Altruism Undermines Mental Health and Happiness
Doing your "duty" vs using your Judgement

Romance

Single and not loving it?
Romance Boosters
Secrets Happy Couples Know About Selfishness
Secrets Healthy Couples Use to Resolve Conflict
Is love unconditional or Does it Have to be Earned?
Ten Secrets to Making Love Last
A sexy wife and a good mom: Are these two roles incompatible?
A Love and Hate Relationship with Sexuality Part 1
A Love and Hate Relationship with Sexuality Part 2
The Rational Basis ^® of Sex Interview

Parenting

The RATIONAL Basis^® of Parenting - You Can't Force a Mind Part 1
The RATIONAL Basis ^® of Parenting - You Can't Force a Mind Part 2
"Parent-partners": A rational plan for nurturing your child after your marriage ends
The effect of divorce upon children

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Publications	Dr. Kenner has written many articles and presented many seminars and courses around the country. She is co-author of a serious guidebook on romance and has produced over 500 podcasts. See search bar above for topics.


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