Coming Apart: Why Relationships End and How to Live Through the Ending of Yours

Next to the death of a loved one, the ending of a relationship is the most painful experience most people will ever go through. This is a book that, in concrete terms, shows how to live through the end of a relationship and how that ending can be transformed into an opportunity for personal growth, healing and even joy. This is a clear and concise, step-by-step guide. Topics include:-Love myths: why we are really in relationships.-The life span of love: seven relationships and why they ended-The emotional and unconscious processes of parting-How to get through the ending-How to create a personal workbook for finding resolution-Creating a ritual for parting.This new edition of a bestselling classic includes a new introduction by the author. "Kingma deals with love so directly...that Coming Apart brings immediate comfort to anyone in pain." -LA Weekly