Die Liebesfalle

For a happy partnership, Hans-Joachim Maaz, the author of the bestseller "The Lilith Complex," poses the question: How can we resolve the emotional blockages in our relationships and find a new relationship culture characterized by honesty and openness? Love often means not only passion and good feelings but also entanglement and deep disappointment due to unfulfilled expectations. The love trap snaps shut whenever a partner is used to vent suffered pain, thereby intensifying the effects of existing disturbances in the relationship.

One can escape this trap through a vibrant relationship culture defined by honesty and openness, where outdated patterns no longer hold significance. Essential elements include:

• reflecting on one’s own feelings

• feeling first and then acting

• communicating without pretense

• having the courage for clear statements and expressions

• listening without exerting pressure

• remaining open to negotiation at all times.