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The Usual Phases of a Relationship Kindle Edition

by Ishmael McFarlane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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The stories often told, things witnessed, and research findings, are all unbelievable! Sometimes we wish we knew all the things that are to be expected initially and onward, before we enter into marriage, or common-law relationships! Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing this beforehand. We just have to wait until we get there. For most of you who have had your share of experience, hopefully, you will find it hard to dispute that these are indeed the things that usually occur initially, months after, or even years later, after meeting that special someone. The young, innocent and inexperience adults in particular, should pay close attention!
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About the Author

Ishmael W.McFarlane has achieved the title of Ezine Articles Expert. He is also a Blogger at Hupages where he has published over one hundred articles. Although he writes on numerous subject matters, his main topics of interest are family, love, and relationship.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AV47W56
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ishmael W. McFarlane (December 30, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 30, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 315 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
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Ishmael McFarlane

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I.W.McFarlane has achieved the title of Ezine Articles Expert Author, in 2010. He is also a blogger at Hupages where he has published over one hundred articles on various subject matters. His favorite topics of interest include: Family, Love and Relationships. He first developed this passion for the love and relationships niche in 2001, during his undergraduate studies. He recalls the literal punishment he initially had to endure while doing this course entitled "Love in Antiquity." However, by mid-semester, the researches and readings, in preparation for the weekly journals, class discussions and examinations, gradually opened his eyes to a wealth of information that really captivated his interest. Today, he is still carrying out further investigations, and also his own analysis. He finds great pleasure in sharing his discoveries, opinions, and years of personal experience.

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DragonOne
5.0 out of 5 stars A Lot to Ponder in a Little Book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2013
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Despite the fact that this is a short book, it covers a tremendous amount of ground. Just like a road map, it's always good to know where you are headed and what to expect on the road ahead. Relationships do indeed go through phases and couples expecting only a romance or honeymoon phase to last all the way through to the end would be setting themselves up for major disappointment. Indeed, each chapter would be ideal as a topic to be discussed by a couple in relationship or about to enter into one. What better way of getting to know each other; what each other's expectations are; what behaviors they may default to when stressed or challenged. It would certainly help to deepen their connection, if not even determine if they are right for each other.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Good topic lacks interesting material
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2013
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The book lacks interesting material. It simply states phases of relationships but does not give any advice on how to maintain a relationship. While its a good topic, it still needs work.
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T. Carey
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read! Helped me with my current relationship!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2013
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This book is a real lifesaver. It helped me to recognize which stage I am in my current relationship and what I should expect in the future of this relationship. The author helped me understand why I have had breakups in the past and gave me key tips to overcoming relationship conflict.

It helped me understand what attracted me to my mate and how I can make things better with them so that our relationship can really last. This book shares not only the author's insight and experience but is based on sound psychological principles.

It was well written and very informative. I look forward to future volumes by this author .
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Alexander J. Everhart
2.0 out of 5 stars Has the author ever had a good relationship?
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013
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There is some good information in this little book if you have some major problems in your relationship. I would NOT say that this book covers "normal" phases of a HEALTHY relationship though. The reason why I say this is because, yes the author does address the honeymoon phase, and then the "coming home" phase (also known as the "accommodation phase" or the "challenge phase") however I feel that the author is only addressing the very negative extremes, not what typically happens in a healthy relationship.

There are also many other "common" issues that the author addresses such as not being pleasing in the bedroom, cheating, etc. Once again, these are issues that could come up, but once again I strongly feel that the author goes right to the absolute worse case scenario without addressing the lesser severities that are actually common in a healthy relationship. Cheating is something that can happen but only when the relationship has become really bad, or the partner is not, nor can ever be loyal. If the partner is not loyal then it won't be a healthy relationship.

Personally I do not recommend this book at all unless you want a really bad relationship, or you can take these really bad examples in the book and turn them into positive things by knowing what NOT to have or do in a healthy relationship. But I certainly would not consider how the author addresses "normal" phases of a healthy relationship because they are far from normal or healthy.
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Robert Ang
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Relationship Guide!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2013
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Fortunately the relationship with my wife has been great so far, but I am sure all the things I have learned in this little book will help me if some marriage problems arise.

The book might be short, but to me, every paragraph contains valuable info. I totally agreed with the 5 phases of the relationship and I think I learned a lot about the human Psychology regarding attraction and the search for a life partner. This guide would have helped me a lot in high school days. :)

Overall I recommend downloading this book. I think the author has done a good job. Thanks!
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Jane Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Great relationship primer.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2013
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This e-book, "The Usual Phases of a Relationship" explains what happens from when we meet someone and feel that magical happy feeling, through the further stages of jading, seeking reassurance from others, fighting, making up and breaking up until finally a permanent breakup results. "Usual Phases" documents the most common reasons why these relationship stages often happen. The author cites several references and true story examples, so this book is not based solely on opinion. Anybody who is in, out, or in an in between stage of a relationship must read this book!
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The Evil Pug's Mama
1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2014
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I was disappointed in the book. I was looking for something to help me deal with a break up and this was not at all what I was looking for.
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The RioB Family
5.0 out of 5 stars Very intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2013
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I started reading this book on a whim and then found that I couldnt put it down. It contains some very interesting views on relationships and what causes them to fall apart, as well as the phases to look for as you begin a relationship, and what is normal or not.
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marcia meickle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, a true account of what can happen ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2015
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Great book, a true account of what can happen in the phases of a relationship.
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catw1978
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2013
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This is an interesting read, the author makes some very valid points, there are other books out there which would need to be read to fully understanding relationships however. Stay Calm and Content No Matter What Life Throws At You would be one of them.
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