Summaries of books about Relationship Psychology:
Attached
The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep-- Love
Amir Levine|Rachel Heller
The book explores the concept of attachment theory as it applies to adult romantic relationships, categorizing individuals into three main attachment styles: secure, anxious, and avoidant. It provides insights and tools for understanding one's own attachment style, navigating relationship dynamics effectively, and fostering healthy, lasting partnerships.
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Three Women
Lisa Taddeo
The book delves into the intimate lives and sexual desires of three American women over the course of eight years, exploring the complexities of their emotional experiences and the societal pressures they face. It presents a raw and detailed narrative of their personal stories, highlighting themes of love, pain, and longing as they navigate relationships and their own identities.
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Mating in Captivity
Unlocking Erotic Intelligence
Esther Perel
The book explores the paradoxical relationship between domesticity and sexual desire, and offers insight into maintaining passion within long-term relationships. It delves into the psychological and cultural complexities that can lead to a decline in eroticism over time, and provides strategies for rekindling intimacy and excitement.
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Psychopath Free
Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People
Jackson MacKenzie
The book provides insights into recognizing and understanding the patterns of behavior exhibited by individuals with personality disorders such as narcissists, sociopaths, and other toxic personalities. It offers guidance and strategies for healing and recovery for those who have been in emotionally abusive relationships with such individuals.
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Why Does He Do That?
Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
Lundy Bancroft
The book delves into the patterns, behaviors, and psychology of abusive men, providing insights into their mindset and tactics. It offers guidance for recognizing, understanding, and dealing with abusive relationships, aiming to empower victims and professionals who work with them.
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An Only Child and Her Sister
Casey Maxwell Clair
The memoir recounts the unique bond between two sisters, one of whom is an only child by birth, and the other adopted, exploring themes of family, identity, and the complexities of sisterhood. It delves into their personal journey of love, rivalry, and the quest for belonging as they navigate life's challenges together.
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Hold Me Tight
Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Sue Johnson
The book presents a guide to enhancing and repairing romantic relationships through seven structured conversations based on the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). It focuses on creating and strengthening emotional bonds by understanding attachment needs and improving communication patterns between partners.
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A Father's Betrayal
Gabriella Gillespie
The book tells the harrowing true story of a young girl and her sisters who are sold into marriage by their father and taken from their home in Wales to Yemen. It chronicles their struggle for survival and freedom in the face of abuse and cultural imprisonment.
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The State of Affairs
Rethinking Infidelity
Esther Perel
The book explores the complexities of infidelity, examining why people cheat and how couples can navigate the aftermath of betrayal. It challenges traditional notions of marriage and fidelity, offering insights into the transformative potential of affairs and their impact on relationships.
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Sex at Dawn
How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships
Christopher Ryan|Cacilda Jetha
The book challenges conventional views of human sexual evolution, arguing that pre-agricultural humans practiced egalitarianism and sexual promiscuity, which contributed to social bonding and well-being. It suggests that modern monogamy and societal norms are at odds with our biological predispositions, leading to conflicts in contemporary relationships.
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