One of the most helpful books I have read in a long time is Emotional Blackmail by Susan Forward. This book will cause you to clench and chuckle at the same time. It will make you wonder, "how did she know this is happening in my life?"

Don't you love the title? We use emotional blackmail, we get abused by it. There can be no authentic relationships founded on emotional blackmail. When you think about this term, do you possibly recognize your interactions with your kids? If so, read this book!

Dr. Forward says we are manipulated by and manipulate others through what she calls F.O.G.: fear, obligations and guilt. She shows us not only how to recognize F.O.G. but how to control it in our lives.

I think you'll learn from and enjoy Emotional Blackmail.

Rob