Fire It Up

Name: Fire It Up
ISBN: 978-1959411796

Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationship

by Carolyn Sharp

Publisher

Flashpoint

Publication

Jan 07, 2025

Format

Paperback/Softback

Illustrated

Price

$18.95

Dimensions

5.5 x 8.5 x 0.6 in

ISBN

978-1959411796

ASIN

1959411799

Pages

288

Age

Adult 18+

Rights Sold

LanguageSpanishCountryWorldwideAgent-BuyerEditorial Trillas, S.A. De C.V.

Description

Let’s face it―modern life is stressful. With constant demands on your time and attention, it’s not surprising that you’ve neglected what used to be your North Star: your relationship. You might feel disconnected from each other and stuck in a cycle of go-nowhere arguments. Perhaps you miss the spark that made you excited to see one another at the end of the day. You might long for the time when the two of you were in sync on most things and could laugh at misunderstandings and miscommunications.

Fire It Up is the solution to relationships that are struggling, feeling stale, or just in need of a little extra care. Experienced couples therapist Carolyn Sharp outlines a clear four-step process to bring back the love, connection, and vitality to any marriage, with humor and authenticity. She’ll help you understand how relationships work―and why your partner does that annoying thing. Get to the heart of the problem and empower yourself with the knowledge to make lasting change in your relationship.

Awards & Endorsements

2025 IAN Book of the Year Award

Finalist in the Non-Fiction: Parenting/Family/Relationships category

Reviews

“Fire It Up is a beacon of hope for couples navigating the complexities of relationships. Grounded in the science of attachment, this book is a transformative road map for deepening intimacy and fostering lasting connection. With warmth and expertise, Carolyn Sharp offers invaluable insights and practical tools, empowering couples to ignite the flames of passion and understanding in their relationship. A must-read for anyone seeking to enrich their love life and cultivate thriving partnerships.” —Tony Rousmaniere, PsyD, president of the Psychotherapy Division of the American Psychological Association

“If you want to bring more life into your partnership, then Carolyn Sharp should be your trusted guide. She uses the memorable and creative metaphor of building a fire—with oxygen, fuel, and ignition—to guide romantic partners through a four-step process for renewing their relationship. Based on principles congruent with attachment theory and incorporating an appendix with numerous practical exercises, Fire It Up should be the go-to resource for anyone seeking a healthier, more vibrant relationship.” —Kara Hoppe, MFT, coauthor of Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents

“Finally! An honest, relatable guide for couples written by an experienced clinician who provides clear and simple guidance on how to transform a struggling relationship into a vibrant, joyful partnership. Everything about Sharp’s methodology just makes sense! Required reading for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of healthy relationships and foster lasting connection.” —Megan Gunnell, LMSW, founder of Thriving Well Institute and bestselling author of Thriving as a Therapist: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Scaling Your Business for Freedom, Joy, and Financial Abundance

“All relationships—even the best ones—need care, tending, and work to thrive. Yet family histories, life demands, and lack of clear guidance often make it challenging for couples to bring out the best in themselves and their relationships. With humor, humility, and considerable clinical experience and wisdom, Carolyn Sharp has crafted an invaluable resource for any couple seeking to build the kind of positive patterns and behaviors that are needed to create and sustain a healthy relationship for the long term. Packed with sage advice and skills (with practice exercises!), this gem of a book is the perfect how-to guide for building relationships filled with love, mutual support, and, of course, fire!” —Travis Osborne, PhD, ABPP, clinical director of the Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle