PART I THE SOCIAL CONTEXT OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 1 Perspectives on Intimate Relationships
Chapter 2 Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and
Chapter 3 Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics
PART II DYNAMICS OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 4 Communication and Intimacy
Chapter 5 Conflict and Resolution
Chapter 6 Sexual Intimacy
Chapter 7 Gender Roles and Power in the Family
Chapter 8 Managing Economic Resources
PART III STAGES OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 9 Friendship, Love, Intimacy, and Singlehood
Chapter 10 Dating, Mate Selection, and Living Together
Chapter 11 Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation
Chapter 12 Parenthood: Joys and Challenges
Chapter 13 Midlife and Older Couples
PART III CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Chapter 14 Stress, Abuse, and Family
Chapter 15 Divorce, Single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies
Chapter 16 Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide
APPENDICES
Appendix A Couple and Family Scales
Appendix B Family Science and Family Research Methods
Appendix C [Online] Contraception and Abortion Options
Appendix D [Online] Pregnancy and Childbirth
Glossary
Name Index
Subject Index