Product Description

The comprehensive guide to getting close—and closer …

Renowned psychologist Dr. Paul Coleman gives readers a step-by-step, clear path to improving their relationships by helping them identify intimacy problems, understand key differences between men and women, change perceptions, overcome arguments, and effectively communicate. He also covers sexual intimacy and affection issues, including intimacy during stressful times, transitions, and as relationships progress. This book is a beacon for those looking to solve their struggles with intimacy.

-Tools and exercises for both physical and emotional intimacy

-Self-assessment tests and exercises to help pinpoint issues

-For couples, singles, and families, men and women

-Coleman is an expert with an active practice and specialty in intimacy issues who’s made appearances on Oprah, Today, and Geraldo

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #141397 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781592573875
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Dr. Paul Coleman is a psychologist in private practice specializing in anxiety disorders and marriage and family concerns. The author of nine books, he has appeared on Oprah, Today, Geraldo, Good Day New York, and radio stations across the country. He is a columnist for Marriage magazine, a Q&A expert for iParenting.com, and a frequent expert in articles appearing in Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, and Parents. He is the author of How to Say It to Your Kids and The 30 Secrets of Happily Married Couples.

Customer Reviews

first book of the type I've ever purchased...
My husband and I have never read a relationship book or anything of the sort before so I can't exactly compare this book to others. I gave it five stars because it seems like a perfect book to start with.....

What I can say about it however is that so far it's been a very comfortable book. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this def. suprised me. I suppose I was expecting a book that was going to tell us that good sex was the answer to relationship woes or something as "simple" as that. But it doesn't........

This book is good to read as a couple. It doesn't make either person feel like they are to blame for anything even though it makes it very clear that if you have an issue you need to work on it. That's why I say the book is comfortable.... it doesn't seem condescending to any person in the relationship so you don't feel like you want to slam the book shut and put it back on the shelf because it's pointing a finger at you.

Which was something I was kind of scared my husband would take a relationship book to mean.

It's a good book to read together and makes it easy to say "hey, let's try to do that and see what happens".

I would suggest it.

Very informative and helpful
This book really made me stop and think about the things that were/are wrong in my marriage. The quizes put it right out there, as long as you are honest with your answers. Too bad there wasn't a book like this 20 years ago! The tips aren't hard to follow, but sure make a world of difference! It's not the type of book that you have to read from cover to cover, you can just skip around if that's your style and then keep it handy, for when it is needed. Dr. Coleman does a great job with his books and you should look into them if needed!

Great advice
I agree with the previous reader, there is a lot of helpful information in this book. It's a very easy to read (and follow) book. Among the topics written about in the book are:

What intimacy means to women compared to men;
Roadblocks to intimacy;
When it looks like intimacy, but it isn't;
Why people choose the wrong person to be intimate with;
How one person can spark intimacy for both of you;
How our "thinking style" affects intimacy;
How to think intimate thoughts during an argument;
Intimate self-disclosure the easy way;
easy talks for cozy intimacy;
Sex and intimacy;
"Hot" intimacy;
Overcoming obstacles to sexual intimacy;
How stress affects intimacy;
Intimacy after the affair;

And much, much more.
Even if you think there are no problems in your relationship, this book is worth a look, you never know it might be helpful anyway. Who can't use a little help now and again? No relationship is perfect.