2nd Edition
Odyssey of the Heart Close Relationships in the 21st Century
284 Pages
by
Psychology Press
284 Pages
by
Routledge
284 Pages
by
Psychology Press
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Written in a personal, story-telling style, Odyssey weaves excerpts of actual relationships with current and classic research to provide a better perspective on our own experiences in light of the principles of relationships. Highlights of its comprehensive coverage include the classic research on personal attraction, dating and meeting others for closeness, and the maintenance and dissolution... Read more
Contents: Preface. The Study of Close Relationships in the Early 21st Century. Gender Dialogue. Physical Attraction and Early Dating Dynamics. Sexuality in Close Relationships. Love and Commitment. Maintenance and Enhancement. The Family. Same-Sex Close Relationships. Relationship Violence and the "Dark Side" of Close Relationships. Dissolution of Close Relationships. Grief and Recovery. Passages: Lifespan Relationship Challenges. Relationship Enhancement Through Personal Adjustment and Some Future Directions.
Biography
John H. Harvey (Author), Ann L. Weber (Author)
