When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You: Finding God's Patterns for Healthy Relationships

by David Hawkins

Overview

You want to do the right thing—to take care of your family, to be a good employee, to "be there" for your friends. And you're good at it. Everyone knows they can depend on you—so they do.

But are you really doing what's best for them? And what about you—are you growing? Are you happy and relaxed? Are you excited about your gifts and your calling, or do you sometimes think,

"I don't even know what I want anymore."

Find out why you have trouble saying no. Learn why you feel accepted only when you are producing. And finally experience the deep joy and peace that come with serving other people out of your abundance, not out of your need.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736939904
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	07/01/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	328,656
File size:	569 KB

About the Author

With more than 30 years of counseling experience, David Hawkins, PhD, has a special interest in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships. Dr. Hawkins’ books, including When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You and Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life, have more than 350,000 copies in print.

With more than 30 years of counseling experience, David Hawkins, PhD, has a special interest in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships. Dr. Hawkins’ books, including When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You and Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life, have more than 350,000 copies in print.

Table of Contents

	Getting Lost in Your Own Backyard	7
1.	Getting Lost Growing Up	11
2.	The Pleasing Personality	31
3.	Getting Lost in Your Marriage and Family	49
4.	Creating a Healthy Marriage	69
5.	Controlling Children	87
6.	Creating a Healthy Family	107
7.	Getting Lost in Friendships and the Workplace	127
8.	Creating Healthy Friendships and Workplace Relationships	147
9.	Controlling Churches	163
10.	Rethinking Being a Good Christian	183
11.	Reclaiming God's Perfect You	209
	Appendix 1	231
	Appendix 2	233
	Notes	235

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Excellent Book! God really used this book to affirm so many healthy choices I've made. I appreciate Dr. Hawkins' honesty, openness, and insight. He's unmatched as a Christian psychologist. I can't say enough good about all of Dr. Hawkins' books!"
—Debra White Smith, bestselling author of the Austin series and What Jane Austin Taught Me About Love and Romance

Editorial Reviews

"Excellent Book! God really used this book to affirm so many healthy choices I've made. I appreciate Dr. Hawkins' honesty, openness, and insight. He's unmatched as a Christian psychologist. I can't say enough good about all of Dr. Hawkins' books!"
—Debra White Smith, bestselling author of the Austin series and What Jane Austin Taught Me About Love and Romance

From the Publisher