Gary Smalley

American marriage and family counselor and author, known for books and seminars on relationships and family life.

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  1. 1. If Only He Knew

    A practical, faith-informed guide for women that explains common male patterns of thinking and feeling, shows how well-meaning attempts to fix or control a partner can backfire, and offers communication strategies, boundary-setting, and everyday actions that build respect, emotional safety, and intimacy so relationships can grow without trying to change the other person.

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  2. 2. From Anger To Intimacy

    A practical guide for couples that shows how anger often masks deeper unmet needs and old emotional wounds, offers tools for recognizing and expressing the feelings beneath the rage, and teaches communication, forgiveness, and repair strategies to rebuild trust and closeness; using real-life examples and exercises, it explains how to replace blaming and withdrawal with empathy, responsible self-expression, and concrete behaviors that create safety and deepen intimacy over time.

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