ABSTRACT
Develop healthy, lasting relationships!Here is a terrific dating guide for single gay and bisexual men. This insightful book provides a proven strategy for creating a satisfying dating life and finding a partner who is right for you! It integrates theory and practice to help you create and develop healthy relationships, guiding you through the process of dating and relationship formation. Finding a Lover for Life comes complete with thought-provoking worksheets that challenge myths, false beliefs, and incorrect assumptions about gay/bi men, dating, and relationships.Finding a Lover for Life will save you a great deal of time and frustration in developing dating skills. Its rational, skills-based strategic approach to dating will help you plan, organize, and focus your efforts in that part of your life. Finding a Lover for Life is the tool you need to plan and implement strategies that will:
- attract available dating partners
- eliminate problems by identifying compatible and noncompatible partners
- create a healthy relationship
- challenge societal views of romance
- uncover self-defeating beliefs
- resolve past conflicts
- create affirming and self-enabling beliefs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |40 pages
Preparation Stage—Preparing Yourself for a Lasting Relationship
chapter |4 pages
Stop Running from Commitment
chapter |4 pages
Have a Plan to Find Your Man
chapter |5 pages
Face Your Fears of Getting Close
chapter |5 pages
Don't Try to Succeed Alone
chapter |10 pages
Prepare Yourself Emotionally
chapter |3 pages
Let Go of Old Entanglements
chapter |4 pages
Make Room for a Relationship
part |41 pages
Action Stage—Putting Action with your Wishes
chapter |8 pages
Make a Compatibility Inventory
chapter |3 pages
Decide Whom You Want to Be
chapter |5 pages
Develop Your Values and Standards
chapter |3 pages
Invest in Your Dating Plan
chapter |2 pages
Dealing with Failure and Setbacks
chapter |12 pages
Watch Out for the Hidden Dangers
chapter |3 pages
Keep Up Your Momentum
part |41 pages
Completion Stage—Finding and Keeping a Lasting Relationship