Some Rules to Know Before You Start a Relationship: A Guide to Building a Healthy Foundation from Day One

By Ben Peterson

SOME RULES TO KNOW BEFORE YOU START A RELATIONSHIP

Are you tired of repeating the same relationship patterns? Do you find yourself hoping love will be enough, only to face the same disappointments? What if you could build relationships from a place of strength and clarity, not hope and guesswork?SOME RULES TO KNOW BEFORE YOU START A RELATIONSHIP is your essential guide to doing just that. This isn't a book about playing games or manipulating someone into loving you. It's a practical, proactive blueprint for building healthy, lasting love on a foundation of self-respect and clear-eyed awareness.
Forget vague advice. This book provides actionable rules, organized into a logical four-part journey:
1. The Foundational Rules: Master the inner work-from becoming a whole person to identifying your non-negotiable deal-breakers.
2. The Observational Rules: Sharpen your vision to see potential partners clearly, learning to trust actions over words.
3. The Relational Rules: Establish healthy dynamics from the start, including true communication, firm boundaries, and maintained independence.
4. The Action Rules: Gain the courage to make empowered decisions-knowing when to move forward, when to pause, and when to walk away.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
- Break free from anxious or avoidant attachment cycles.
- Spot red flags and love-bombing before you're emotionally invested.
- Use the "70/30 Rule" to listen more and observe more than you speak.
- Set boundaries that invite respect, not arguments.
- Understand why love is not enough, but respect, trust, and friendship are.
- Navigate conflict without contempt and repair conversations effectively.
SOME RULES TO KNOW BEFORE YOU START A RELATIONSHIP is the missing manual for modern dating. It's for anyone who believes that love should feel more like peace than anxiety, and who is ready to replace confusion with a confident strategy. If you're ready to build rather than just hope, this book is your first step.
Take control of your love life. Build the relationship you deserve.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GFWWV495
• ISBN13: 9798243248051
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"