{"product_id":"leaving-loneliness-behind","title":"Leaving Loneliness Behind","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur connections with God and others are fundamental to who we are as people. The reality is that often these relationships—especially with our family, friends, and others around us—are less than ideal, and we end up feeling lonely. That loneliness makes us doubt God’s promises, our friends and family, and even the idea that we are worthy of love at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLeaving Loneliness Behind\u003c\/em\u003e, licensed Catholic therapist Regina Boyd helps you build the skills you need to have meaningful, rich, and rewarding relationships with God and those around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmotional intimacy is the antidote to loneliness, Boyd says. It’s about sharing yourself and your feelings more deeply with another person—being vulnerable and trusting through what you say and how you act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo how do we reach emotional intimacy? Boyd identifies five keys:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRecognize the potential depths in your existing relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAllow yourself to be vulnerable so that true intimacy is possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCommunicate through conflicts in a way that encourages affection, trust, and openness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAcknowledge the past and move toward emotional wholeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eGive of yourself for the sake of the relationship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes a real-life story that illustrates how applying the principles of emotional intimacy can transform marriages, friendships, families, and workplaces. Catholic thought, stories from scripture, and teachings from the Church highlight how our faith connects to our daily actions and exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46746236453039,"sku":"1-64680-204-7","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8285\/5855\/files\/9781646802043.jpg?v=1775570631","url":"https:\/\/store.heroicmen.org\/products\/leaving-loneliness-behind","provider":"Heroic Men Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}