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  • The Dance of Intimacy

  • A Woman's Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships
  • Written by: Harriet Lerner Ph.D.
  • Narrated by: Harriet Lerner
  • Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (28 ratings)

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The Dance of Intimacy

Written by: Harriet Lerner Ph.D.
Narrated by: Harriet Lerner
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The Dance of Intimacy takes a careful look at relationships where intimacy is most challenged by too much emotional distance, too much intensity, or simply too much pain. In clear, direct, and dramatic terms, Dr. Lerner illustrates how we can move differently in these relationships, be they with a distant or unfaithful spouse, a depressed sister, a difficult mother, an alcoholic father, an uncommitted lover, a dying parent, or an estranged family member. And she teaches us about "the differences that make a difference": the changes we can make in one or two significant relationships that will affect our capacity for intimacy and selfhood for a lifetime.

The Dance of Intimacy offers no "quick fix" for the human dilemma that we all confront. Instead, Dr. Lerner offers us the most solid, respectful, and helpful insights on intimate relationships that both men and women may ever encounter. Picking up where the best-selling The Dance of Anger left off, Dr. Lerner redefines the meaning of intimacy for today, and shows how good relationships can be strengthened and difficult ones healed.

©1989 Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. (P)1997, 2004 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

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Deep dive look into your internal responsibility for intimate relationships

Strong insights for introspection and understanding your own responsibility and part in your intimate relationships. The book gives examples of real life situations that help to illustrate how this responsibility plays out. Very helpful:)

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terrible audio quality

I love the content and believe deeply.in the book, but they've just transposed a cassette-recording of the book that was clearly done ...when cassettes were big. the audio sounds stretched and drawn out and is really irritating to listen to!

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