What if creating deeper, meaningful relationships is easier than you think it is? We want people in our lives we can trust, confide in and turn to when life gets tough–people who not only appreciate our gifts but are also fully aware of our flaws and failures, yet want to be with us anyway. The good news is that forming fulfilling bonds with your spouse, friends, kids and coworkers is not only attainable, it is what you were made for! In The Power of Relationships, bestselling author John Ortberg cites instances from his own life and shows us how to overcome obstacles and create the kind of tender, affectionate relationships we all crave. This book covers: how to recognize and respond to bids for connection; how to get past the fear of intimacy; how to sidestep common relationship pitfalls; and how to deal with rejection.