About the Book
UNSPOKEN XPECTATIONS
Turn Hidden Assumptions into Deep Conversations
That Build Lasting Love
M’Lissa Trent, Ph.D.
Every person enters a relationship with an unspoken blueprint of what they feel love should be, yet we often expect our partners to read our minds. As Anne Lamott wisely said, “Unspoken expectations are resentments under construction.” In Unspoken Expectations, Dr. M’Lissa Trent provides the tools you need to dismantle those hidden assumptions before they jeopardize your connection.
Drawing on insights from renowned experts like John Gottman, Brene Brown, Stan Tatkin, and Esther Perel, this groundbreaking book navigates the critical topics couples often shy away from— love, commitment, gender roles, finances, intimacy, and family dynamics. Dr. Trent empowers you to transform vague hopes into clear agreements, fostering deeper understanding and connection.
Each chapter combines sharp psychological insights with practical exercises designed to help you articulate your unspoken thoughts, feelings, and expectations. Whether you are single, newly partnered, or looking to recalibrate a long-term marriage, Unspoken Expectations offers the questions and courage you need to ditch the guessing game and build a love grounded in honesty and trust.
About the Book
UNSPOKEN XPECTATIONS
Turn Hidden Assumptions into Deep Conversations
That Build Lasting Love
M’Lissa Trent, Ph.D.
Every person enters a relationship with an unspoken blueprint of what they feel love should be, yet we often expect our partners to read our minds. As Anne Lamott wisely said, “Unspoken expectations are resentments under construction.” In Unspoken Expectations, Dr. M’Lissa Trent provides the tools you need to dismantle those hidden assumptions before they jeopardize your connection.
Drawing on insights from renowned experts like John Gottman, Brene Brown, Stan Tatkin, and Esther Perel, this groundbreaking book navigates the critical topics couples often shy away from— love, commitment, gender roles, finances, intimacy, and family dynamics. Dr. Trent empowers you to transform vague hopes into clear agreements, fostering deeper understanding and connection.
Each chapter combines sharp psychological insights with practical exercises designed to help you articulate your unspoken thoughts, feelings, and expectations. Whether you are single, newly partnered, or looking to recalibrate a long-term marriage, Unspoken Expectations offers the questions and courage you need to ditch the guessing game and build a love grounded in honesty and trust.