In the short run, it could seem easier to stay in a bad relationship than to face the pain of separation. On the other hand, individuals often leave potentially good relationships that could most likely be saved and thrive in the long run, rather than face painful, yet short-term, relationship issues.

“Conquering the Dire Need for Love” is a 2 disk CD that addresses the irrational belief “I must be loved by the significant people in my life all of the time.” Cognitive, emotive, and behavioral components of the dire need for love are addressed within a Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) framework.

“How to Achieve a Healthy vs. Addictive Relationship” explains the difference between enjoying love and relationships compared to the extreme need and drive to have a relationship. Dr. Exner asks listeners to examine their own relationships for jealousy and self-sacrificing behaviors and to identify desperation demands (“I must be loved and they must love me.”).

Build on the good things in your relationship, and work on what you would like to change.

Dr. Broder describes the nature of passion at different stages in a relationship. He describes attitudes that go along with passion and how you and your partner can adopt to ones that can make your relationship more fulfilling and life enhancing. He recommends a number of practical and effective exercises.

In this program, Dr. Broder helps you change your attitude, so that you can maximize your potential in finding a new love relationship and avoid emotional and practical obstacles. This program is filled with exercises for you to practice in identifying potential partners, locating places to meet them, and effectively using your body language. It’s a must have for anyone looking for long-term love.

Learn how to feel good about yourself, be assertive without being aggressive — and have fun!

Ending a love relationship is never pleasant or easy. Unfortunately, most people have or will experience this at some point in their life. This CD by Dr. Broader walks you through this often inevitable life experience, starting at the beginning.

“The Single Life: How to Make It Work for You” explores all aspects of the single life and how to make it work for the listener regardless of whether being single is temporary or permanent. The CD allows numerous opportunities for the listener to apply material and brief exercises to their own life. Dr. Broder explores the advantages of being single (freedom and choice), disadvantages (feelings of loneliness and isolation), “single phobia,” and the fears that many have of being single that keep them in bad relationships. A goal of the CD is to help the listener change their unhealthy beliefs about being single, and cherish and love their own company. In addition, Dr. Broder asks the listener to take notes and write down the exercises to create a “custom-made survival guide.”