Intimate Connections

In this breakthrough book, Dr. David Burns, M.D., author of the bestselling *Feeling Good*, 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:  
  
• Pinpoint and rid yourself of attitudes that keep you apart from others  
• Master the techniques that make you feel and look more attractive  
• Deal with people who give you the runaround  
• Resist romantic temptations not in your best interest  
• Release inhibitions to conquer performance anxiety and enhance sexual pleasure  
• Develop fulfilling relationships ... and more  
  
"Revelatory ... Burns understands on a gut level."-*The Chicago Tribune*Read less