The Dance of Intimacy: A Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships - Softcover

All intimate relationships can be terribly damanged by too mcuh distance, too mcuh intensity or simply too much pain.

In clear, direct and dramatic terms, psychotherapist Harriet G. Lerner illustrates how we can move differently in these key relationships – be they with a distant or unfaithful spouse, a depressed sister, a difficult mother, an uncommitted lover or a family member that we have written off.

Using poignant examples from case studies and stories from the author’s own life The Dance of Intimacy illuminates the steps that women can take towards more solid and intimate relationships with others.

Whatever your own definition of intimacy, this book will challenge and broaden it, as the author provides a sound framework for understanding how we get in – and out – of trouble with the most important people in our lives.

'The Dance of Intimacy' explores the dynamics of our close relationships. Whether we crave more intimate realtionships or run from them, reknowned psychotherapist, Harriet Lerner, Ph.D looks at our ties with family, lovers and close friends, illustrating common strengths and weaknesses and showing us how to achieve an intimate relationship where no one silences, sacrifices or betrays the self.

Lerner defines the flow of our relationships by drawing on both her own personal experiences and poignant case studies which pinpoint the steps that women can take to achieve more solid and intimate relationships with others. Whether it helps to redefine your relationship with an unfaithful spouse, a depressed sister, a difficult mother or an uncommitted lover, this book challenges your definition of intimacy and gives an excellent guideline to follow to achieve intimacy in all your relationships.