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Build Better Relationships: Your 7-Day Social Life Glow-Up

Your dating life is a mess, your friendships are weird, and you can't talk to your family. This journey is a 7-day glow-up for your social life. We'll start with you, then expand to others, giving you the tools to build connections that actually feel good.

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The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

by Brené Brown

Day 1 is all about you. Before you can connect with anyone else, you have to be okay with yourself. This book is the starting block for dropping the 'perfect' act and embracing who you really are. All good relationships start here.

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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love

by Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller

After embracing your imperfections yesterday, it's time to understand your relationship 'operating system.' This book reveals your attachment style (anxious, avoidant, or secure). It's a game-changing 'aha!' moment that will explain almost everything about your dating life.

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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

by Gary Chapman

Now that you understand your Attached style, you need a practical tool for communication. This classic book is the simple user manual for understanding how you and your partner give and receive love. It's a cheat code for stopping dumb fights.

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Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life

by Emily Nagoski

With the 5 Love Languages as your guide to emotional intimacy, Day 4 tackles physical intimacy. This is a myth-busting, science-backed, and super-reassuring book about sex. It's a must-read for building confidence and a more joyful sex life.

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Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life

by Marshall B. Rosenberg

Building on the specific intimacy skills from yesterday, this book gives you a universal framework for all communication. It's a powerful system for expressing yourself and hearing others without blame or judgment. This skill will upgrade every relationship in your life.

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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

by Susan Cain

After mastering Nonviolent Communication, let's appreciate different social styles. This book is a game-changer for understanding introverts (and extroverts). It will give you deep empathy for the 50% of the population whose social needs are totally different from what society expects.

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The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters

by Priya Parker

For our finale, we bring it all together. After a week of improving your one-on-one skills, this book teaches you how to create meaningful group experiences. It's the capstone for using your new relational skills to build a real community.

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