A guide to solving relationship conflicts caused by 'personal space' struggles * From the author of bestselling Don't Take It Personally * Defines the issues of 'space' - the source of conflict in many relationships, and negotiates resolution and understanding * An excellent guide for couples who want to improve their relationship, couples in crisis, and readers who have difficulty sustaining long-term relationships * Includes telling examples from the author's practice, and an array of exercises to help couples rethink expectations and identify conflict patterns In Breathing Room, the author shows readers how they can recognize what the space struggles in their relationship are really about. Throughout, lively examples drawn from her practice and thoughtful exercises help couples get past old resentments and defences and negotiate the dimensions of a shared space that balances each partner's expectations and needs.