When W. H. Freeman originally published this book in 1983, the scientific study of relationships was in its childhood. "Relationship science" has since become an established endeavor in psychology, sociology, and other social and behavioral science disciplines - complete with its own organizations, journals, book series, handbooks, and sourcebooks. A lengthy new introduction by Ellen Berscheid and Harold Kelley documents the evolution of the field.
Driven by her life-long dream to find her maternal family in Japan, as a young girl Alice faces the darklings of her demeaning childhood, and as an adult, fights for her life back through self-discovery.and with her newfound heritage.
The effort to understand personal relationships has traditionally focused on the individual characteristics of participants. Personal Relationships and Personal Networks takes this analysis a step further, focusing on research linking participants' feelings and actions within a given personal relationship to the larger social context surrounding it. Author Malcolm R. Parks expands on the idea that the initiation, development, maintenance, and dissolution of relationships are inextricably connected to each participant's social network-a perspective that allows for a better appreciation of our connection to the world, and a greater understanding our significant power as social actors. This book offers a new way to consider basic notions about how relationships form, such as how particular people meet, and how relationships are started. Among many findings, the volume demonstrates that individuals in relationships feel closer and generally more connected when they also have a greater amount of contact with the members of each other's personal networks and when they believe that network members support their relationship. Additional topics discussed include how this social context model is applicable to different types of relationships; how participants interact with network members; how social networks are involved in the deterioration of personal relationships; and what drives change in relationships. Students, researchers, and professionals in a wide variety of disciplines such as communication, psychology, sociology, anthropology, family studies, clinical psychology, public health nursing, education, and social work will find this book useful, as will anyone seeking to better understand their own personal relationships.
Bestselling author Jonathan Robinson gives readers the 50 best ways to improve relationships, connect to spirit, and make their dreams come true. "Shortcuts to Bliss" teaches the "inner technology" needed for happier, more meaningful lives.
Every girl dreams of living happily ever after with her Prince--but how do you tell a Prince from a Frog? This book follows four girls--Natalie, Meghan, Ella and Elizabeth--through their relationships, as they gain the information and skills to determine if the guy they're with is the right guy for them. Healthy relationship criteria will help you make better choices--whether it's choosing a boyfriend, or choosing whether to stay in a relationship or exit--and help you figure out other important stuff, like whether or not your guy loves you. They'll help you deal with things that come up in relationships, such as a boyfriend not making enough time for you, flirting with other girls, or cheating on you. (edited by author)
As most couples attest, when they met it was "love at first spark" as if something in their souls' memories was ignited. But what is this mystery that brings soul mates together from as far away as opposite ends of the earth? Drawing from the legacy of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, mythology, soul mate dreams and depth psychology, and filled with the most fascinating stories of how soul mates met, Divine Complement examines the divine territory of a spirit-to-spirit connection that ultimately draws twin souls together. A surprising legacy emerges as we are given a more psychological look at the faces of Jesus and Mary Magdalene as twin souls and Sacred Bride and Bridegroom The book goes on to answer, for instance: Why is it that 88 % of singles believe there is one person in the world tailored for them; why opposites attract; how to recognize your authentic soul mate; and why is it that perfect matches often fail.
With wit, wisdom and uncommon sense, Dr. Harriet Lerner gives readers the tools to solve problems and create joy, meaning and integrity in their relationships. Women will find Life Preservers (more than 40,000 copies sold in hardcover) to be an invaluable motivational guide that covers the landscape of work and creativity, anger and intimacy, friendship and marriage, children and parents, loss and betrayal, sexuality and health and much more. With new insights and a results-oriented approach, Dr. Lerner answers women's most frequently asked questions and offers the best advice for problems women face today: I always pick the wrong guys. Should I move in with him?I can't stand my boss. Should I leave my marriage? How can I recover from his affair? Is my fantasy abnormal? Is my therapy working? I miss my mother. I can't believe I was fired.
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