Table of Contents
Acknowledgments 9
Part 1 Stuck in a Crazy World
1 I'm OK, You're Crazy 13
2 The Problem with Believing We're Right 23
3 How Relationships Work 31
Part 2 Changing Someone Else
4 Stop Yelling at the Toaster Oven 41
5 The Impact of Influence 51
6 Can I Fire My Family? 59
Part 3 Changing Yourself
7 Why Can't Everyone Be Like Me? 71
8 The Energy of Emotions 79
9 Seven Keys to Unlocking Healthy Relationships 87
10 Key #1-See Yourself Realistically 95
11 Key #2-Take Yourself Lightly 103
12 Key #3-Don't Sweat the Wrong Stuff 111
13 Key #4-Don't Rush Growth 120
14 Key #5-Live Through the Lens of Kindness 127
15 Key #6-Base Your Choices on Integrity, Not Convenience 134
16 Key #7-Go the Distance in Relationships 142
Part 4 Changing Your Environment
17 Prioritize Your Relationships 151
18 No Guarantees 159
19 When to Leave 165
Part 5 Putting It into Practice
20 Giving Up on Getting Straight A's 175
21 You Can't Steer a Parked Car 182
22 Your Relationship Survival Kit 189
23 It's Worth the Effort 196
Notes 205
