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031020755X_relation_fm.qxp 9/8/06 2:21 PM Page 1 This page is intentionally left blank 031020755X_relation_fm.qxp 9/8/06 2:21 PM Page 1 “Les and Leslie Parrott are two of the most gifted and engaging com- municators I know. They understand real relationship issues and offer highly practical and proven advice. This dynamic book will encourage, equip, and inspire you to build relationships you never imagined possible. It’s a must read and sure to be a classic relationship resource.” Alan Loy McGinnis Author of The Friendship Factor “The Parrotts not only have all the facts and figures, the experience, and the background and degrees, but most important, they possess wisdom and compassion. Along with skillful counseling, this book displays a kind and gen- tle understanding.” Michael Card Singer and Songwriter “The authors have done a masterful job of discussing what seldom gets discussed—and must be discussed—by Christians. Anyone trying to help young people should read this book.” Dr. Tony Campolo Eastern College “Few people of our time are better qualified to empower us in relation- ships than Dr. Les and Dr. Leslie Parrott. You will be deeply moved and informed by the biblical principles and strategies that they provide on rela- tionships.” Lori Salierno Speaker and Author of Designed for Excellence “Les and Leslie have an obvious passion for teaching others to build healthy relationships. They have developed a practical, yet cutting-edge approach, which will help you see the difference between a good relation- ship and a great one.” Dave Dravecky Outreach of Hope “The Parrotts provide a wonderful road map to the marriage relationship that is clear and concise, creative, and incredibly helpful. We’re very enthu- siastic about this book.” Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner 031020755X_relation_fm.qxp 9/8/06 2:21 PM Page 2 Resources by Les and Leslie Parrott Books Becoming Soul Mates Getting Ready for the Wedding Love Is The Marriage Mentor Manual Meditations on Proverbs for Couples Questions Couples Ask Relationships Relationships Workbook Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Men Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Women Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Men Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Women When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages Video Curriculum—ZondervanGroupware™ Relationships Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Mentoring Engaged and Newlywed Couples Audio Pages® Relationships Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages Books by Les Parrott III High Maintenance Relationships Life You Want Your Kids to Live Seven Secrets of a Healthy Dating Relationship Once Upon a Family Books by Leslie Parrott If You Ever Needed Friends, It’s Now God Loves You Nose to Toes (children’s book) 031020755X_relation_fm.qxp 9/8/06 2:21 PM Page 3 relationships An Open and Honest Guide to Making Bad Relationships Better and Good Relationships Great Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott 031020755X_relation_fm.qxp 9/8/06 2:21 PM Page 4 ZONDERVAN Relationships Copyright © 2005 by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott Author Name Here All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on-screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, down-loaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of Zondervan. AER Edition Ja nuary 2009 ISBN: 978-0-310-32180-4 Requests for information should be addressed to: Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49530 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Parrott, Les. Relationships : an open and honest guide to making bad relationships better and good relationships great / Les Parrott III. p. cm. ISBN-10: 0-310-20755-X ISBN-13: 978-0-310-20755-9 1. Man-woman relationships. 2. Interpersonal relationships. 3. Interpersonal communication. I. Parrott, Leslie L., 1964–. II. Title. HQ801.P339 1997 646.7'7—dc21 97-50106 All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible: New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or trans- mitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or any other—except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior permission of the publisher. 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 • 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 031020755X_relation_fm.qxp 9/8/06 2:21 PM Page 5 To our students and colleagues at Seattle Pacific University. You’ve enriched the past decade of our lives with countless rewarding relationships. 031020755X_relation_fm.qxp 9/8/06 2:21 PM Page 1 This page is intentionally left blank 031020755X_relation_fm.qxp 9/8/06 2:21 PM Page 7 Contents Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Introduction: Our Longing for Belonging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chapter One: The Compulsion for Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Chapter Two: Keeping Family Ties from Pulling Strings . . . . . . . . 41 Chapter Three:Crossing the Gender Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Chapter Four: Friends to Die For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Chapter Five: What to Do When Friends Fail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Chapter Six: Falling in Love Without Losing Your Mind . . . . . . 107 Chapter Seven: Sex, Lies, and the Great Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Chapter Eight: Breaking Up Without Falling Apart . . . . . . . . . . 143 Chapter Nine: Relating to God Without Feeling Phony . . . . . . . . 163 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 About the Publisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Share Your Thoughts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 031020755X_relation_fm.qxp 9/8/06 2:21 PM Page 1 This page is intentionally left blank
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