CORONA DEL MAR, Calif., March 2, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- In a revolutionary new book, James Collister offers a modern perspective on why many partnerships fail. The Last Relationship Book You'll Need: Mastering the Five Universal Principles (now available through AuthorHouse) outlines the underlying cause of modern society's relationship troubles.
While other personal growth books often ask, "What is wrong with your relationship?" Collister takes the issues a step further in asking, "What is a relationship?" Many people are surprised to learn that once they discover what it is they are a part of, it is easier to perfect, he writes.
All relationships are basically "a mutual coordination of action." This is the basis for partnerships of any kind, whether they are between lovers, family members or colleagues, says Collister. He offers a simple explanation of what it means to coordinate mutual action with the other party.
"All breakdowns in relationships are breakdowns in action," Collister writes. "When people can begin to observe...their relationships from this fundamental and basic distinction, they can begin to ask the most important question in relationship formation: How do I coordinate the coordination of action...?"
After he tackles this idea, Collister tells how to design one's relationships using purposeful action rather than relying on luck, chance or the advice of friends. He describes how "our relationships live in our conversations and how our conversations open and close our possibility of relating effectively." He also covers the "Five Universal Principle of Relationships": trust, dignity/respect, communication, commitment and consciousness. Finally, Collister delves into the biology and language of emotions and shatters the common myths about love.
The Last Relationship Book You'll Need offers readers vital information about the fundamental definitions of partnerships and how they are able to improve them by starting on solid ground.
For 35 years, Collister owned and managed a consulting firm and taught effective communication and relationship management skills. He is founder and president of Excel in Living Institute, a lifestyle education and coaching firm which offers public seminars. He lives in Southern California with his wife, Linda.
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