The Formula of Desire

What Brings Us Together and Drives Us Apart, and the Science of Connection

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Anna Elton

Verlag:

New Harbinger Publications

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35828176

EAN: 9781648488788

Erhältlich:

Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Fr, 25.09.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

CHF 32.75

Beschreibung

What if the secret to a stronger, more passionate relationship could be broken down into clear, actionable steps. In The Formula of Desire. , licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist Dr. Anna Elton reframes desire as a dynamic, relational process shaped by attention, emotional safety, stress, and everyday interaction-not chemistry alone. Drawing on neuroscience, attachment theory, and decades of clinical experience, the book shows why desire often fades in long-term relationships even when love remains, and what couples can do about it. At the center of the book is the Relational Desire Formula, a practical framework that explains how awareness, emotional connection, affectionate expression, and reciprocal attraction support desire, while stress, unmet needs, and emotional withdrawal weaken it. An accompanying self-assessment translates these patterns into a relational desire score, offering a clear snapshot of relationship health and helping couples see where connection is strong and where it needs attention. Through research, clinical stories, and structured exercises, The Formula of Desire. explores:. - Why attraction and desire change over time and why that's normal- How stress, routine, and emotional labor retrain the brain away from intimacy- The difference between being physically present and emotionally available- How to navigate conflict using effective communication - How to repair without escalation, shutdown, or loss of emotional and erotic connection- What desire equilibrium is and how restoring balance revives intimacy - How desire can redirect toward work, fantasy, or other people without conscious intent- What actually helps intimacy return by creating the conditions for desire to re-emerge naturally. The book offers a clear framework for understanding relationship shifts, improving communication, and restoring connection, intimacy, and desire through intentional change. For readers of Mating in Captivity. , The Five Love Languages. , and Hold Me Tight.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

Anna Elton

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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