While we may not always realize it, many of our relationship and intimacy issues come from negative experiences in our past. When we are upset with our partner, it is often not about the present situation, but something that happened long ago. Many times we break up our relationships not because we couldn't make things work, but because we never saw the person for who they were. We were too busy reliving our own past hurts and pain. It is these emotional reactions that overwhelm us and cause us to lash out at the people in our lives. We do this not because of something they did, but something that reminded us of a painful event from our past. "Relationship Held Captive" explores what it means to be held captive by our emotions. We discover how to tell the difference between making choices for our lives and being overwhelmed by emotions that stop us from getting what we want. If you feel you keep dating the same type of person over and over again that doesn't work in your life, or if you can't seem to trust people enough to create intimacy with them, this is the book for you. It shows how so many of us get caught by our emotions. It shows why they are so powerful. Most importantly, it shows what we can do to not be ruled by them. It's a book designed to help us regain control of our lives so we can have more honest, caring, and intimate relationships.