Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships in a Changing Society

Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships in a Changing Society
Author: Silton, Nava R.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2017-02-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1522524053

As society changes and develops, personal relationships can be significantly affected by evolving cultures. By examining amorous and familial bonds in the present era, a comprehensive understanding of relationship formation and development can be established. Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships in a Changing Society provides a thorough examination of the types of emotional relationships that different cultures participate in. Highlighting innovative topics across a range of relevant areas such as LGBTQ relationships, long-distance relationships, interracial dating, and parental techniques, this publication is an ideal resource for all academicians, students, librarians, and researchers interested in discovering more about social and emotional interactions within human relationships.

Dynamics of Romantic Love

Dynamics of Romantic Love
Author: Mario Mikulincer
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2006-03-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1593852703

A theoretically and empirically rich exploration of universal questions, this book examines the interplay of three distinct behavioral systems involved in romantic love. This integrative volume will be of interest to both researchers and clinicians.

Modeling Love Dynamics

Modeling Love Dynamics
Author: Sergio E. T. Al RINALDI
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-10-22
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9814696323

This book shows, for the very first time, how love stories -- a vital issue in our lives -- can be tentatively described with classical mathematics. Focus is on the derivation and analysis of reliable models that allow one to formally describe the expected evolution of love affairs from the initial state of indifference to the final romantic regime. The models are in full agreement with the basic philosophical principles of love psychology. Eight chapters are theoretically oriented and discuss the romantic relationships between important classes of individuals identified by particular psychological traits. The remaining chapters are devoted to case studies described in classical poems or in worldwide famous films.

Struggle for Intimacy

Struggle for Intimacy
Author: Janet G. Woititz
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
Total Pages: 166
Release: 1985
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0932194257

A special collection book for the adult children of alcoholics.

Dynamics of Love and Relationships

Dynamics of Love and Relationships
Author: Jiro Chatelain
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2020-01-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951790004

*Strong Families Equal Strong Nations*This is a book that will prove very useful for people that aspire to happiness and satisfaction in all their relationships, marriages and effective decision making in life itself. It is a book for intending lovers, those who are struggling, and those who are still navigating around the path of healing.Before you move on or give up, you must find the problem in your relationship. It is only when you see the problem that you can fix it.Relationships can be likened to automobiles in this instance. It needs to be serviced. All the parts that make it up must function properly. If something is not working and the people involved are too lazy or not ready to work at it; it's going to come crashing down. We all know that it is more challenging to fix a dead car than to repair a little mechanical fault as soon as you discover it.Your situation may be quite different from others.You could be in a relationship with someone who doesn't feel as connected as you are to the relationship.At first, it will hurt deeply. You may begin to wonder if you are good enough. You'll have self-doubts and wonder why this person isn't proud of you like you are of them.They don't show you off. They aren't ready to let you into the deepest and darkest places of their lives. They aren't ready to take things to the next level. This could affect your self-image. It will rub off on your self-confidence, and you may start to resent the person you are in a relationship with.While it's easy to be hurt, angry, and upset, when someone is not ready to be committed to you, it has nothing to do with you.One mystery that life has offered us is the inability to get inside someone else's head.It's not possible to truly understand people's motives except when they tell you.This is whyyou shouldn't take the rejection personally.What if they are going through something? What if they aren't ready? These are just 'What Ifs?' But they could be people's realities. Some people are conscientious enough to block you out from whatever they are struggling with.They understand their inner fights.They seek healing and do not want to drag you into it.It becomes essential for them to set boundaries; create a wall and shield their hearts in it. You may think they are cold and unemotional.However, this is their way of blocking you from accessing those parts of them that still hurt.There are people that are hypocritical about it. Although they struggle with something, they are willing to let others in.And they find desperate people to be like prey.They use people's love to channel their pain, and this comes out toxic every time.You will always be at the receiving end of bad energy. There's nothing you will do that could ever be good enough. Once you are done with this set of people, you'll realize that they have transferred their pain to you.The cycle of brokenness is continued.There are people who were broken as children, through physical, sexual or emotional trauma.Until they heal from this trauma they cannot be in a healthy relationship because they are no health. Again, this is not your fault, but don't stay in a codependent or abusive relationship.It is essential to understand that people are at different stages in their lives. When you have feelings for someone, it's easy to remain in a relationship with them even if your relationship has no future.While it's incredible that you are sticking it out against all the odds, you need to ask yourself if that person is even in the same stage of life as you. if you examine this simple guidance from jiro, you will understand why this book is a necessary tool that will help you to identify what stage of life your partner is currently in and how crucial it is for the future of your relationship. it will also help you to have a more fulfilling life

Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am?

Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am?
Author: John Powell
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1999
Genre: Communication
ISBN: 0006281052

Discusses the basic psychological principles of interpersonal relationships.

Imperfect Birds

Imperfect Birds
Author: Anne Lamott
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2010-04-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101186348

From the New York Times bestselling author of Hallelujah Anyway, Almost Everything, and Bird by Bird, a powerful and redemptive novel of love and family Rosie Ferguson is seventeen and ready to enjoy the summer before her senior year of high school. She's intelligent-she aced AP physics; athletic-a former state-ranked tennis doubles champion; and beautiful. She is, in short, everything her mother, Elizabeth, hoped she could be. The family's move to Landsdale, with stepfather James in tow, hadn't been as bumpy as Elizabeth feared. But as the school year draws to a close, there are disturbing signs that the life Rosie claims to be leading is a sham, and that Elizabeth's hopes for her daughter to remain immune from the pull of the darker impulses of drugs and alcohol are dashed. Slowly and against their will, Elizabeth and James are forced to confront the fact that Rosie has been lying to them-and that her deceptions will have profound consequences. This is Anne Lamott's most honest and heartrending novel yet, exploring our human quest for connection and salvation as it reveals the traps that can befall all of us.

Loving Bravely

Loving Bravely
Author: Alexandra H. Solomon
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2017-02-02
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1626255830

As seen on The TODAY Show! “A godsend to anyone searching for, but struggling to find, true love in their lives.” —Kristin Neff, PhD, author of Self-Compassion "Empowering and compassionate, and its lessons are universal." —Publishers Weekly Real love starts with you. In order to attract a life partner and build a healthy intimate relationship, you must first become a good partner to yourself. This book offers twenty invaluable lessons that will help you explore and commit to your own emotional and psychological well-being so you can be ready, resilient, and confident in love. Many of us enter into romantic relationships full of expectation and hope, only to be sorely disappointed by the realization that the partner we’ve selected is a flawed human being with their own neuroses, history, and desires. Most relationships end because one or both people haven’t done the internal work necessary to develop self-awareness and take responsibility for their own experiences. We’ve all heard “You can’t love anyone unless you love yourself,” but amid life’s distractions and the myth of perfect, romantic love, how exactly do you do that? In Loving Bravely, psychologist, professor and relationship expert Alexandra H. Solomon introduces the idea of relational self-awareness, encouraging you to explore your personal history to gain an understanding of your own relational patterns, as well as your strengths and weaknesses in relationships. By doing so, you’ll learn what relationships actually require, beyond the fairytale notions of romance. And by maintaining a steady but gentle focus on yourself, you’ll build the best possible foundation for making a loving connection. By understanding your past relationship experiences, cultivating a strong sense of self-awareness, and determining what it is you really want in a romantic partner—you’ll be ready to find the healthy, lasting love your heart desires.

Wired for Love

Wired for Love
Author: Stan Tatkin
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2024-06-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1648482988

"Invaluable for so many partners looking to reconnect and grow closer together." —Gwyneth Paltrow, founder and CEO of goop "Stan Tatkin can be entirely followed into the towering infernos of our most painful relationship challenges." —Alanis Morissette, artist, activist, and wholeness advocate The complete “insider’s guide” to understanding your partner’s brain, sparking lasting connection, and enjoying a romantic relationship built on love and trust—now with more than 170,000 copies sold. “What the heck is my partner thinking?” “Why do they always react like this?” “How can we get back that connection we had in the beginning?” If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you aren’t alone, and it doesn’t mean that your relationship is doomed. Every person is wired for love differently—with different habits, needs, and reactions to conflict. The good news is that most people’s minds work in predictable ways and respond well to security, attachment, and routines, making it possible to neurologically prime the brain for greater love and connection and fewer conflicts. This go-to guide will show you how. Drawn from neuroscience, attachment theory, and emotion regulation, this highly anticipated second edition of Wired for Love presents cutting-edge research on how and why love lasts, and offers ten guiding principles that can improve any relationship. This fully revised and updated edition also includes new guidance on how to manage disagreements, as well as new exercises to help you create a sense of safety and security, establish healthy conflict ground rules, and deal with the threat of the third—any outside source which threatens the harmony in your relationship, including in-laws, alcohol, children, and affairs. You’ll find proven-effective strategies to help you strengthen your relationship by: Creating and maintaining a safe “couple bubble” Using morning and evening routines to stay connected Learning how to see your partner’s point of view Meeting each other halfway in a fight Becoming the expert on what makes your partner feel loved By using simple gestures and words, you’ll learn to put out emotional fires and help your partner feel appreciated and loved. You’ll also discover how to move past a “warring brain” mentality and toward a more cooperative “loving brain.” Most importantly, you’ll gain a better understanding of the complex dynamics at work behind love and trust in intimate relationships. While there’s no doubt that love is an inexact science, if you understand how you and your partner are wired differently, you can overcome your differences, and create a lasting intimate connection.

Mr. and Mrs. American Pie

Mr. and Mrs. American Pie
Author: Juliet McDaniel
Publisher: Inkshares
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1942645864

In the vein of Where'd You Go, Bernadette, this whip-smart romantic comedy is as incisive as it is funny—and refuses to be thwarted by convention. After getting dumped by her husband, a woman sets out to prove her worth by entering a 'best housewife' pageant in 1970 Palm Springs.