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  • A Woman's Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships
  • By: Harriet Lerner Ph.D.
  • Narrated by: Harriet Lerner
  • Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (41 ratings)
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Summary

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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helpful, gives tools and material to reflect

I found this book very helpful, although it might have sounded a bit stereotypical in its views and description of men's and women's behaviour. I put 4 stars because it ends too suddenly for me, I was hoping it would give more tools to work on these problems...but overall it certainly makes you reflect.

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This is not a reading of the original book

This audio seems to be the author reading three lengthy case studies rather than reading the Dance of Intimacy book. Good case studies but I had hoped to be able to listen to the book which is first class. Not sure what happened. Perhaps the description or cover needs changing.

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Wow!!must read for everyone in any form of relationship

What a book! It has changed my marriage and other relationships . This and the dance of Connection are life changing ,could not thank Harriet Lerner enough 🙏🏽

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Some great nuggets

Definitely food for thought. Some good examples on how to deal with challenging situations.

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