Living to Relate, by Dr. Dermot Casey

What if the key to deeper connection was already within you?

In a world of constant contact but growing disconnection, many of us yearn for more real, meaningful relationships that nourish us. We crave connection, but it often feels out of reach in a fast-paced, digitally driven world.

Living to Relate reveals a powerful truth: the way we relate to ourselves and to others shapes everything. Understanding and nurturing these relationships unlocks greater well-being, clarity and fulfillment in every area of life.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

– Why relating is how we meet all our needs

– How your personal “template for relating” silently shapes your interactions

– The surprising impact of self-relating has on all your connections

– Why “hybrid relating” is fueling a rise in loneliness—and what to do about it

The most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. Living to Relate will make it your strongest.

Dermot Casey is a Counseling Psychologist based in Cork City, Ireland. His work centers on helping people reconnect with their sense of self, believing that real mental well-being begins from within.

“In Living to Relate, Dr. Dermot Casey invites us to pause and consider the quiet power of our connections. With clarity and depth, he explores how the relationships we nurture—both with others and within ourselves—shape the arc of our well-being and the meaning of our days. This book is a call to reimagine what it means to belong, to create spaces of trust and care, and to live with intention in a world that often moves too fast.” —Dr. Emily Colwell, author of What If You’re Right?