ABSTRACT

Using a style that draws students into the ongoing inquiry into how intimate relationships work, Love and Intimate Relationships investigates the life cycle of relationships influences that affect them, theories behind them, and ways to improve them. Dozens of stories from students themselves, case examples and over 150 tables, figure, and the cartoons of Don Edwing of Mad Magazine help bring the material alive. The book is also unique in exploring aspects of human relationships not covered in other textbooks on the subject.

Love and Intimate Relationships helps bring the complex issues surrounding intimate relationships into focus for students from diverse backgrounds. The multidisciplinary perspective of the textbook makes it ideal for introductory courses in psychology, marriage counseling, human relations, and sexuality, and interpersonal relationships

part I|2 pages

Part I: The life cycles of relationships

chapter 1|36 pages

Young adult relationships

chapter 2|34 pages

Love and relationship development

chapter 5|36 pages

Divorce, adjustment, and remarriage

chapter 6|30 pages

Children of divorce

part II|2 pages

Part II: Influences on relationships

part III|2 pages

Part III: Theoretical perspectives on relationships

part IV|2 pages

Part IV: Practical skills for relationship enhancement

chapter 12|32 pages

Communication: Sharing ourselves

chapter 13|50 pages

Understanding and coping with emotions

chapter 14|40 pages

Facing and resolving conflicts