Intimacy in Crisis

Men and women seek different elements of intimacy. This book argues that a failure to understand the opposite gender?s intimacy needs can contribute to relationship distress. Jane Ridley explores potentially critical periods and turning points in a couple′s relationship, including sexuality, pregnancy, ageing, the impact of earlier separation and dealing with children from previous relationships.

Spis treści:
Part One.
A Working Hypothesis.
The Invisible Intimacy Screen.
Critical Periods in The Life Cycle of Relationships and Intimacy.
Life Events and Intimacy.
Part Two.
A Realistic Approach to Gender.
Critical Periods and female Vulnerability.
Critical Periods and Male Vulnerability.

Okładka tylna:
Men and women seek different elements of intimacy. This book argues that a failure to understand the opposite gender?s intimacy needs can contribute to relationship distress. Jane Ridley explores potentially critical periods and turning points in a couple′s relationship, including sexuality, pregnancy, ageing, the impact of earlier separation and dealing with children from previous relationships.