Psychology of Romantic Relationships delves into the myriad factors that contribute to successful relationships. Starting with Intimacy in Romantic Relationships, the book unveils new facets of the complex dynamics underpinning successful marriages. From the pivotal role of communication and trust to the delicate balance of gratitude and forgiveness, each chapter provides insightful knowledge to understand and enhance marital bonds. Furthermore, the book covers additional, essential aspects such as the importance of mutual respect, the role of shared activities in bonding, and the impact of individual growth on relationship harmony. It is a must-read for psychologists, therapists, and anyone interested in the intricacies of love.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. List of contributors - p. xv 8. Preface - p. xvii 9. Chapter 1. The ups and downs of marriage - p. 1 10. Section 1: Foundations of romantic relationships - p. 13 11. Chapter 2. Accurate empathy in romantic relationships - p. 15 12. Chapter 3. Intimacy, the heart and soul of romantic relationships - p. 45 13. Chapter 4. Don’t get lost: love-maps in romantic relationships - p. 61 14. Chapter 5. Attachment in intimate relationships - p. 65 15. Chapter 6. Attitude alignment in close relationships - p. 109 16. Section 2: Building positive connections - p. 113 17. Chapter 7. Creating, maintaining and sharing positive emotions: capitalization of positive emotions - p. 115 18. Chapter 8. Feeling and expressing gratitude - p. 125 19. Chapter 9. Interdependence is key to well-functioning marriage - p. 131 20. Chapter 10. Marital commitment - p. 139 21. Chapter 11. Respect and its benefits - p. 161 22. Section 3: Influencing and supporting each other - p. 167 23. Chapter 12. The power to influence romantic partners - p. 169 24. Chapter 13. The willingness to sacrifice in romantic relationships - p. 175 25. Chapter 14. Supporting our romantic partners - p. 187 26. Chapter 15. Self-expansion and its effect on marital intimacy and sexual desire - p. 199 27. Section 4: Trust, communication, and conflict management - p. 209 28. Chapter 16. The centrality of trust in romantic relations - p. 211 29. Chapter 17. The centrality of communication in marriage - p. 221 30. Chapter 18. Loneliness: when a marriage does not enhance a sense of belonging - p. 231 31. Chapter 19. Accommodating partner’s destructive behavior - p. 241 32. Chapter 20. Causal attributions and conflict in intimate relations - p. 247 33. Chapter 21. Managing conflicts in romantic relationships - p. 257 34. Chapter 22. The effects of emotion regulation on couples - p. 273 35. Section 5: Navigating challenges - p. 291 36. Chapter 23. Locus of control in romantic relationships - p. 293 37. Chapter 24. The effects of dialectic tension - p. 297 38. Chapter 25. Narcissism and its influence on intimacy and sexuality - p. 301 39. Chapter 26. The many faces of forgiveness - p. 323 40. Chapter 27. Managing relational stress - p. 339 41. Section 6: Strengthening the marital bond - p. 355 42. Chapter 28. Maintaining and strengthening the marital relationship - p. 357 43. Chapter 29. Marital satisfaction - p. 377 44. Index - p. 397
Psychology of Romantic Relationships delves into the myriad factors that contribute to successful relationships. Starting with Intimacy in Romantic Relationships, the book unveils new facets of the complex dynamics underpinning successful marriages. From the pivotal role of communication and trust to the delicate balance of gratitude and forgiveness, each chapter provides insightful knowledge to understand and enhance marital bonds. Furthermore, the book covers additional, essential aspects such as the importance of mutual respect, the role of shared activities in bonding, and the impact of individual growth on relationship harmony. It is a must-read for psychologists, therapists, and anyone interested in the intricacies of love.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. List of contributors - p. xv 8. Preface - p. xvii 9. Chapter 1. The ups and downs of marriage - p. 1 10. Section 1: Foundations of romantic relationships - p. 13 11. Chapter 2. Accurate empathy in romantic relationships - p. 15 12. Chapter 3. Intimacy, the heart and soul of romantic relationships - p. 45 13. Chapter 4. Don’t get lost: love-maps in romantic relationships - p. 61 14. Chapter 5. Attachment in intimate relationships - p. 65 15. Chapter 6. Attitude alignment in close relationships - p. 109 16. Section 2: Building positive connections - p. 113 17. Chapter 7. Creating, maintaining and sharing positive emotions: capitalization of positive emotions - p. 115 18. Chapter 8. Feeling and expressing gratitude - p. 125 19. Chapter 9. Interdependence is key to well-functioning marriage - p. 131 20. Chapter 10. Marital commitment - p. 139 21. Chapter 11. Respect and its benefits - p. 161 22. Section 3: Influencing and supporting each other - p. 167 23. Chapter 12. The power to influence romantic partners - p. 169 24. Chapter 13. The willingness to sacrifice in romantic relationships - p. 175 25. Chapter 14. Supporting our romantic partners - p. 187 26. Chapter 15. Self-expansion and its effect on marital intimacy and sexual desire - p. 199 27. Section 4: Trust, communication, and conflict management - p. 209 28. Chapter 16. The centrality of trust in romantic relations - p. 211 29. Chapter 17. The centrality of communication in marriage - p. 221 30. Chapter 18. Loneliness: when a marriage does not enhance a sense of belonging - p. 231 31. Chapter 19. Accommodating partner’s destructive behavior - p. 241 32. Chapter 20. Causal attributions and conflict in intimate relations - p. 247 33. Chapter 21. Managing conflicts in romantic relationships - p. 257 34. Chapter 22. The effects of emotion regulation on couples - p. 273 35. Section 5: Navigating challenges - p. 291 36. Chapter 23. Locus of control in romantic relationships - p. 293 37. Chapter 24. The effects of dialectic tension - p. 297 38. Chapter 25. Narcissism and its influence on intimacy and sexuality - p. 301 39. Chapter 26. The many faces of forgiveness - p. 323 40. Chapter 27. Managing relational stress - p. 339 41. Section 6: Strengthening the marital bond - p. 355 42. Chapter 28. Maintaining and strengthening the marital relationship - p. 357 43. Chapter 29. Marital satisfaction - p. 377 44. Index - p. 397
