Its time to stop overthinking your relationship The fourstep approach in this book will help you move beyond excessive rumination so you can rediscover joy ease and meaningful connection with your partner.Ruminationobsessive thinking about an idea situation or choice that can interfere with normal lifeis a common and destructive issue that can negatively impact romantic relationships whether youre just starting out or have been in a committed relationship for years. If you overthink your relationship and get stuck in cycles of anxiety blame or doubt your negative thinking and judgments about your partner may be unfounded unwanted and may even threaten to tear apart an otherwise healthy relationship. You may feel anxious worried hopeless and frustrated but even if you know your overthinking is a problem it can be seriously hard to stop.In Stop Overthinking Your Relationship certified couples therapist Alicia Muoz draws from cognitive behavioral therapy CBT and mindfulness to offer an effective fourstep approach to reduce rumination and change negative thinking patterns.