[share_ebook] The Abusive Personality, Second Edition: Violence And Control in Intimate Relationships

Editors: Aumer, Katherine (Ed.)
Provides an insightful view on how romantic relationships develop, thrive, and-sometimes- die
Covers historical and cultural analyses of love, lust, and hate within the context of romantic relationships
Explores the latest developments in romantic relationships, like social acceptability of polyamory and use of technology

Sexuality can be one of the most fulfilling pleasures in life. Yet it is an aspect of relationships that is complex and sometimes fraught with difficulty. Given the mixed messages about sexuality that exist in our culture, it is hardly surprising that men and women find intimate relationships hard to discuss and negotiate. Furthermore, therapy for sexual dysfunction has tended to emphasize physiological and technical issues over the psychological ones that the authors believe are at the root of many couples' problems.