RELATIONSHIP in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

RELATIONSHIP occurs 10 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

If their old relationship is to be resumed it must be on a better basis, since the former did not work.

... relationship of my specialty to A.A. and ... BB p.569(571), Appendix III, The Medical View on A.A.

Dr. Harry M. Tiebout, psychiatrist: "As a psychiatrist, I have thought a great deal about the relationship of my specialty to A.A. and I have come to the conclusion that our particular function can very often lie in preparing the way for the patient to accept any sort of treatment or outside help.

Mrs. Jones -- she's a nut, she snubbed me; she committed her husband for drinking; he's my friend; she's a gossip -- personal relationship; self esteem (fear).

... relationship upon simple and understandable terms as ... BB p.28, There Is A Solution

If what we have learned and felt and seen means anything at all, it means that all of us, whatever our race, creed, or color are the children of a living Creator with whom we may form a relationship upon simple and understandable terms as soon as we are willing and honest enough to try.

... relationship with another person, our emotions go ... 12&12 p.78, Step Eight

The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with another person, our emotions go on the defensive.

Each individual, in the personal stories, describes in his own language and from his own point of view the way he established his relationship with God.

... relationship with Him is right, and great ... BB p.164, A Vision For You

See to it that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others.

My friend promised when these things were done I would enter upon a new relationship with my Creator; that I would have the elements of a way of living which answered all my problems.

... relationship with our Creator, and to discover ... BB p.72, Into Action

We have been trying to get a new attitude, a new relationship with our Creator, and to discover the obstacles in our path.

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