The past two decades have seen a tremendous increase in research and scholarship devoted to personal relationships. From rather scattered beginnings a recognizable and recognized field has emerged, whose strength and health is reflected in a wide array of indicators. The editors…
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- 1 Strangers, Friends, and Lovers: Why Is Life So Complicated? -- The Need to Belong -- Ostracism -- Distinct Relationship Needs -- The Inevitability of Social Relationships -- Intimate Relationships Yesterday and Today -- The Way We Wer…
"Intimate Relationships covers both classic and current material in a concise yet thorough and rigorous manner. Chapters range from attraction to love, attachment to jealousy, sexuality to conflict-all written in a warm, personal, and engaging voice. Topics are viewed from an in…