Robert H. Lauer,
Alliant International University/USIU Jeannette C. Lauer,
Alliant International University/USIU
ISBN: 0072487747 Copyright year: 2004
Table of Contents
PART 1. THE CONTEXT OF INTIMACY
1. American Myths and Dreams
2. Diversity In Families
3 Gender Roles: Foundation for Heterosexual Intimacy
4. Sexuality
PART 2. SEEKING INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
5. Getting to Know Someone Else
6. Getting Involved
7. Falling In Love
8. Selecting A Life Partner
9. The Single Option
PART 3. THE INTIMATE COUPLE
10. Getting Married
1l. The Challenge of Communication
12. Power and Conflict in Marriage
13. Work and Home
PART 4. INTIMACY IN FAMILIES
14. Becoming A Parent
15. The Family Life Cycle
16. Family Life As Management
PART 5. CHALLENGES TO INTIMACY
17. Family Crises
18. Separation and Divorce
19. Remarriage and Stepfamilies