Table of Contents
Acknowledgement
Dedication
Introduction: Every Human Dilemma
Section I
Intimate Relationships
Chapter One:
Names Do Matter
Chapter Two:
The Root of Relationships and the Crucible of
Controversy
Chapter Three:
The Purpose of Marriage
Chapter Four:
The Choice of Spouse and Partner:
Free Will and the Choices that We Make
Chapter Five:
Why Marriages and Relationships Fail or
Succeed
Chapter Six:
Adolescent Relationship: The Turbulent Years
Chapter Seven:
Is this Love or Deceit? Why Does “Love”
Hurt so Badly?
Chapter Eight:
Advantages and Disadvantages of Marriage
And Partnership/Co-habitation Relationships,
With Legal, Medical, Social, Implications
Chapter Nine:
Consequences of Broken Marriages and
Broken Relationships
Chapter Ten:
Broken Marriages: Effects on Children
Chapter Eleven:
Broken Marriages/Partnerships: Effects on
Relatives, Friends and In-laws
Chapter Twelve:
Broken Marriages: Effects on Society
Chapter Thirteen:
Anger and Frustration: Causes,
And Management in Relationships
Chapter Fourteen:
There is Power in Knowing: Talking Frankly with You
Chapter Fifteen:
Relationship Questionnaire/Assessment Scales
Chapter Sixteen:
Conflict Resolutions in Relationships
Chapter Seventeen:
Sex in Relationships: Snare or Serenity?
Is Sex Necessary?
Chapter Eighteen:
Gender Differences: What You Should Know
Chapter Nineteen:
Sample of Marriage/Partnership Agreement
Section II
Platonic Relationships
(Non-Sexual Relationships)
Chapter Twenty:
Friendships
Chapter Twenty One:
Children, Siblings and Extended Family Relationships
Chapter Twenty Two:
Business Relationships
Section III
Experience
Chapter Twenty Three:
Maintenance of Relationships
Chapter Twenty Four:
Instances of One-Sided Relationships:
Abuse of Relationships
Chapter Twenty Five:
Stories of Successful and Dreadfully Failed Relationships
Twenty Six:
Conclusion
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