Relationships Matter

Some couples just seem to have what it takes, while others clash constantly and struggle to connect. What do these happy couples know? What is their secret? The answer lies in Emotional Intelligence -- the ability to perceive, use, understand, and manage emotions -- and the good news is that it can be learned. What Smart Couples Know presents a unique and realistic program to help couples and individuals develop this all-important skill and in turn create healthy, loving, mutually satisfying relationships. Compassionate, instructive, and inspiring, What Smart Couples Know will help men and women:

* become more self-aware * learn to read their partners’ signals and emotions * express their own feelings more clearly * understand and regulate their own emotions * handle frustration and settle differences in a non-destructive way * break the cycle of blame.

Complete with revealing self-tests and constructive exercises, What Smart Couples Know is a groundbreaking book that will help couples everywhere reach their romantic potential.

User Reviews about What Smart Couples Know: The Secret to a Happy Relationship

I am a psychologist and have read many books directed at couples, but I found this one to be one of the best. I appreciated its broad scope in psychology that brings into consideration aspects of being human that are integral to relationships. At the same time, the many practical exercises are excellent in helping focus on where we need to grow to have successful relationiships in our lives--as well as increased happiness. I am skeptical of the notion of emotional intelligence, but I think what the author lays out in a very readable and entertaining format is a path to emotional maturity in its many aspects. I recommend this book wholeheartedly. It is a great piece of work. -- This book will help many couples

WHAT SMART COUPLES KNOW: THE SECRET TO A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP tells how to use emotional intelligence to guarantee success in relationships. The ability to understand and transmit emotions is key to a successful relationship, and the author's nearly-30 years of clinical work with such couples lends to a program to help develop skills to turn individuals into satisfying partners. An interactive style offers up specific techniques and exercises for personal development.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch -- An interactive style offers up specific techniques and exercises for personal development.

I found this book and the idea of emotional intelligence to be an eye opening stepping stone. It brought to my attention possible reasons behind my relationship issues and behaviors. The real life examples used throughout the book simplify feelings and behaviors that can seem so complicating when viewing yourself from within. I would recommend "What Smart Couples Know..." to anyone that wants to be a better partner, parent, family member, or co-worker. -- A Great Stepping Stone

This book is valuable for not only improving relationships with partners, but also for improving relationships in many other areas of life.
The author writes with a common sense and down-to-earth approach. The first part of the book gives information necessary for good relationships and the second part of the book shows how to achieve results. There are many examples and exercises which will help the reader develop emotional intelligence which is the cornerstone of this book.
This is not the "run of the mill" self-help book. It is a book that you will reference again and again if you are really serious about creating and maintaining good relationships.
-- A practical guide for developing better relationships and improving your life

If you have ever struggled in a relationship or want to know how help yourself become a better partner in a relationship, this is a terrific book. I'm divorced and have just recently started dating. I read Dr. Covalt's book to gain better insight into how my behavior detracts/improves a relationship. There are multiple quizes to give insight into current behavior and information on how to become a better relationship partner. It's very well written in a clear manner without the "mumbo jumbo" of some self-help books. It's a good book for people that are married, dating or single wanting to learn more about their dating behaviors. I would highly recommend this book. -- Great Relationship Book!