Ten insights from George Pransky’s Relationship Handbook to rapidly improve your relationships

One of the best books I’ve come across in relationships is Dr. George Pransky’s Relationship Handbook.

It helped me sidestep the common challenges in all relationships (including platonic ones), so I could enjoy the thrill of powerful and long-lasting connection.

Drawing on his teachings, here are nine lessons that can have a profoundly positive influence on your relationships:

1. Our thoughts do not reflect reality.

Understanding the role of thoughts in shaping your perceptions is key to improving relationships.

Pransky says our thoughts are transient and don’t reflect the absolute reality of situations. When we misunderstand or react to our thoughts, we’re responding to illusions. We create unnecessary conflict.

Recognise when you’re reacting based on a temporary thought instead of the true nature of the situation. Give yourself space to see things as they are. This will prevent misunderstandings and overreactions.

2. ‘Compatibility’ isn’t as important as we think.

Pransky challenges the common belief that compatibility is crucial for a successful…