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In Rock Solid Relationships, marriage and family therapist Dr. Wendy Watson illustrates how the word of God can bring more life and love to any relationship.

For thirty years, Dr. Watson has worked with people who struggle with relationships — spouses who feel misunderstood and neglected; parents and children who find themselves at odds with each other; in-laws who clash; siblings who quarrel; neighbors who disagree; and associates in the workplace who don't work well together. In Rock Solid Relationships, Dr. Watson offers powerful solutions, based on the word of God, to many common conflicts and concerns. She concludes:

I am convinced the scriptures are the very best "how to" books on relationships. They are the first and last word on how to be a better husband, father, wife, mother, parent, son, daughter, sibling, in-law, friend, neighbor, boss, or employee. The scriptures contain the answers to every conceivable relationship question.

In a world filled with so much uncertainty, terror, and tragedy, we need places of security, commitments we can bank on, people we can trust, and love we can rely on. We need rock-solid relationships! Dr. Watson shows how rocky relationships can become rock-solid if those relationships have as their foundation the Rock, Jesus Christ, and His teachings of love. With examples from the scriptures, real-life experiences, and practical applications, Rock Solid Relationships reveals how the answer to a seemingly overwhelming problem can begin with one small change in the way we think, feel, or act.

Each of fourteen chapters in the book discusses a principle from the scriptures and shows how that principle can be applied on a practical level to heal and strengthen relationships with simple and powerful solutions such as watching our thoughts about others, using the past in constructive ways, considering how others see the problem, and not settling for less.

Rock Solid Relationships will change the way you look at others and yourself. It invites you to "experiment upon the word" by applying practical and doable solutions from the scriptures that will improve the way you interact with the people who matter most in your life.

Praise for Rock Solid Relationships:

"The most wonderful things happened to me the other day. I received an e-mail from Deseret Book about [Wendy Watson's] new book with a web link to read the first chapter. Well I sure did click away and find that chapter and read it with a whole lot of enthusiasm. WOW!!! I found myself thinking about the whole concept of laying down all my weapons of war in every relationship I have the whole day and now the whole week. . . . I am going to recommend this book to all my friends and family."
--Janene Baadsgaard, author

"I just wanted to tell you about an experience I had last week. I walked into Deseret Book and saw [Wendy Watson's] new book. I opened it up to a page that must have been spirit directed! I have been consumed with worry over my returned-missionary son who isn't living gospel standards as he should. I've had 'feelings' and inspiration about some of the things he may be doing, but have hesitated to confront. I opened to the page of the mother talking about confronting her son about some things and he denied it to her and the bishop, then she found 'evidence' and also had inspiration that she 'couldn't deny' and then approached him. It just validated what I had done and what I had felt and gave me courage to talk to him again and not 'deny my inspiration.' Every book or tape [Wendy's] done I've loved."
--A concerned mother

"I was really excited when I walked through Deseret Book in the Orem mall one day after Christmas to discover that [Wendy Watson] had a new book out--on relationships. I love to look at books and I was drawn to the title, as well as to the heart shaped rock in the corner--my best friend gave me a heart-shaped rock once with a little message written upon it. It is a wonderful visual for this book. Anyway, she and I have started reading a chapter together each day and we are both really getting a lot out of it and enjoying it! I could tell it is the kind of book I am going to want to read several times. I agree with the whole premise of turning to the scriptures for solutions and help in our relationships, particularly applying Helaman 5:12 daily in our lives. I like how each chapter is set up by sharing insights, examples, and then practical ideas from the scriptures."
--Denise Mott, Lindon, Utah

"Every chapter is more powerful than the one before. I love it!"
--Karen Hawkes, Stake Relief Society President, Copperhills Stake

"THANKS for writing Rock Solid. I took the plunge and paid $18.95—less 20%. The 'wisdoms' in the introduction alone are worth the price."
--Clark Thomas

"Your book puts the scriptures in a context that I can appreciate. I feel that I will be able to make a better contribution to my ward now that I have made a place for the scriptures again in my life. You talked about how certain verses or phrases seem like they were written just for us in the scriptures. I feel like this book was written just for me. Please continue to share your wisdom and experiences with the world."
--from a letter to the author by J. Tekulve Vann