Dropping Your Guard Author:Charles R. Swindoll At a time when independence is the watchword of success and a genuine need for others is considered a sign of weakness, most of us feel safer living behind a mask——a mask that says "I'm tough," or "I can handle it." No wonder we often feel isolated and unloved, afraid to let anyone get too close. Now, in this book, bestselling author Charles R... more ». Swindoll reveals the rewards that come when we learn to truly share our lives with those around us. He shows us how, by reaching out to each other, we can divide the sorrows and multiply the joys of daily living. He offers sensitive yet powerful advice from the Scriptures that will enrich your personal relationships at home, at work——anywhere people meet people. You'll discover that dropping your guard isn't as risky or scary as you thought as the author explains the principles of genuine fellowship:
-How to stop observing and really get involved in relationships
-The difference between authentic and inauthentic love
-The dangers that lurk in any relationship--and how to avoid them
-A four-step approach to dealing with a broken relationship
-The importance of tolerance, compassion, and forgiveness
-How to overcome jealousy, hypocrisy, pressure tactics, and other enemies of relationships« less