In this breakthrough book, Dr. David Burns, M.D., author of the bestselling , applies the proven principles of Cognitive Therapy to eliminating the negative thinking and low self-esteem that causes loneliness and shyness. With sensible and sensitive advice, case histories, and revealing exercises, this step-by-step program shows you how to: • Pinpoint and rid yourself of attitudes that keep you apart from others • Master the techniques that make you feel and look more attractive • Deal with people who give you the runaround • Resist romantic temptations not in your best interest • Release inhibitions to conquer performance anxiety and enhance sexual pleasure • Develop fulfilling relationships . . . and more “Revelatory . . . Burns understands on a gut level.”—