Intimate Connections

In this breakthrough book, Dr. David Burns, M.D., author of the bestselling <i>Feeling Good</i>, applies the proven principles of Cognitive Therapy to eliminating the negative thinking and low self-esteem that causes loneliness and shyness. With sensible and sensitive advice, case histories, and revealing exercises, this step-by-step program shows you how to:<br>  <br> • Pinpoint and rid yourself of attitudes that keep you apart from others<br> • Master the techniques that make you feel and look more attractive<br>• Deal with people who give you the runaround<br>• Resist romantic temptations not in your best interest<br>• Release inhibitions to conquer performance anxiety and enhance sexual pleasure<br>• Develop fulfilling relationships . . . and more<br>  <br> “Revelatory . . . Burns understands on a gut level.”—<i>The Chicago Tribune</i>