Toc: Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgments 9 Part 1 Stuck in a Crazy World 11 1. I’m OK, You’re Crazy 13 2. The Problem with Believing We’re Right 23 3. How Relationships Work 31 Part 2 Changing Someone Else 39 4. Stop Yelling at the Toaster Oven 41 5. The Impact of Influence 51 6. Can I Fire My Family? 59 Part 3 Changing Yourself 69 7. Why Can’t Everyone Be Like Me? 71 8. The Energy of Emotions 79 9. Seven Keys to Unlocking Healthy Relationships 87 10. Key #1—See Yourself Realistically 95 11. Key #2—Take Yourself Lightly 103 12. Key #3—Don’t Sweat the Wrong Stuff 111 13. Key #4—Don’t Rush Growth 120 14. Key #5—Live Through the Lens of Kindness 127 15. Key #6—Base Your Choices on Integrity, Not Convenience 134 16. Key #7—Go the Distance in Relationships 142 Part 4 Changing Your Environment 149 17. Prioritize Your Relationships 151 18. No Guarantees 159 19. When to Leave 165 Part 5 Putting It into Practice 173 20. Giving Up on Getting Straight A’s 175 21. You Can’t Steer a Parked Car 182 22. Your Relationship Survival Kit 189 23. It’s Worth the Effort 196 Notes 205 About the Author Other books by Mike Bechtle Back Ads Back Cover