The complete idiot's guide to intimacy

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Explains that intimacy is not the same as love, sex, or romance; how they all work together with intimacy the key to relationship success. Describes the four pathways to genuine intimacy and gives practical advice on communicating and problem-solving with your partner. Quick quizzes to test your intimacy IQ and exercises to improve it--Cover.

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Full title :The complete idiot's guide to intimacy / by Paul Coleman.

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Publication Date:©2005.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Alpha Books
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2005.

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Description:1 online resource (xxii, 314 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781436293976, 1436293979, 9781436299169, 1436299160, 9781440625879, 1440625875, 1592573878, 9781592573875
oclc:ocn451641121
LC Classification:HQ801
Dewey Decimal:306.7

pt. 1. The magic and madness of intimacy. What intimacy really means to men and women. Common roadblocks to achieving intimacy. Struggling with intimacy and choosing the wrong person -- pt. 2. Intimacy through thought. How your thinking affects intimacy. Creating more intimacy by building goodwill -- pt. 3. Intimacy through talk. Intimate self-disclosure the easy way. Real easy talks for real cozy intimacy. How to make a positive, lasting impression. How great listening creates unheard of intimacy -- pt. 4. Intimacy through touch. Sex and intimacy. Hot intimacy. Overcoming obstacles to sexual intimacy. Affection and intimacy -- pt. 5. Intimacy through togetherness. The power of togetherness. Friendship and togetherness. Intimacy, togetherness, and family politics -- pt. 6. Intimacy during trying times. Stress and intimacy. Intimacy and chronic illness. Intimacy during difficult life transitions. Intimacy after the affair. Appendixes: Answers to the "What sexual intimacy means" quizzes (ch. 16). Great resources and books.

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Amour Communication in marriage Communication interpersonnelle Interpersonal communication Interpersonal relations Intimacy (Psychology) Intimité Love Man-woman relationships Mariage -- Aspect psychologique Marriage -- Psychological aspects PSYCHOLOGY -- Human Sexuality Relations entre hommes et femmes Révélation de soi Self Disclosure SELF-HELP -- Sexual Instruction Sex Sexualité sexuality