
Hold Me Tight
Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
by Sue Johnson
Who This Book Is For
Ideal reader is a committed adult (person or couple) who longs for a deeper, more secure bond and is open to doing emotional work. They may have a history of miscommunication, recurring conflicts, or emotional distance and are curious about attachment theory. They’re willing to engage with structured exercises like the seven conversations to reframing fights as signals of disconnection rather than mere content disputes. They want practical tools to name hidden primary emotions (fear, longing, hurt) behind secondary reactions (anger, withdrawal) and to become more accessible, responsive, and engaged—creating a safe haven and secure base. They value slow, collaborative repair over quick fixes, and empathy, validation, and co-regulation as core skills. They appreciate a theory-to-practice flow and want a map they can apply daily—in moments of conflict, stress, sex, and long-term relationship growth. They seek renewal and connection.
Book Details
- Categories
- Relationships, Psychology, Nonfiction
- Pages
- 300
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- ENGLISH
- Rating
- 4.1 (22,019 reviews)
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- Key takeaways and actionable insights
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