Table of Contents
Figures
Tables
Preface
Part One: The Context of Intimacy
Chapter 1: Marriage and Family in America: Needs, Myths, and Dreams
Chapter 2: Diversity in Families
Chapter 3: Gender Roles: Foundation for Intimacy
Chapter 4: Sexuality
Part Two: Seeking Intimate Relationships
Chapter 5 Getting Involved
Chapter 6: Falling in Love
Chapter 7: Selecting a Life Partner
Part 3: Intimacy in Marriage and Family Life
Chapter 8: Getting Married
Chapter 9: The Challenge of Communication
Chapter 10 Power and Conflict in Marriage
Chapter 11 Work and Home
Chapter 12 Becoming a Parent
Part 4: Challenges to Intimacy
Chapter 13: Family Crises
Chapter 14: Separation and Divorce
Chapter 15: Remarriage and Stepfamilies
Part 5: The Lifelong Quest
Chapter 16 Intimacy in the Later Years
Glossary
References
Credits
Name Index
Subject Index