The dynamics of infidelity : applying relationship science to psychotherapy practice /

"In this groundbreaking book, Lawrence Josephs argues for a new understanding of the psychological foundations of "cheating." Relationships are complicated. And as many therapists know, infidelity is a distressingly common issue for romantic couples. Unfortunately, most psychotherapy...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Josephs, Lawrence (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2018]
Subjects:
Sex (Psychology)
Adultery > Psychological aspects.
Interpersonal relations.
Psychotherapy.
Couples therapy.
Extramarital Relations > psychology
Sexual Behavior > psychology
Couples Therapy
Sexualité (Psychologie)
Thérapie de couple.
PSYCHOLOGY > Applied Psychology.
SELF-HELP > Personal Growth > General.
SELF-HELP > Personal Growth > Happiness.
SELF-HELP > Personal Growth > Success.
PSYCHOLOGY > Human Sexuality.
Adultery > Psychological aspects
Couples therapy
Interpersonal relations
Psychotherapy
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • To cheat or not to cheat? The evolution of fidelity and infidelity
  • Too close for comfort: attachment style and infidelity
  • The wandering eyes of men and women: sex differences in motivations for infidelity
  • Fatal attractions: the dark triad and infidelity
  • Am I sexually desirable? Fidelity and infidelity as proof of mate value
  • Sexual possessiveness and jealousy: the psychology of retaliatory infidelity
  • When the best sex is extramarital: infidelity throughout the lifespan
  • The problem of begrudging partner sharing: when cheaters won't leave their spouses
  • Boys gone wild: can infidelity be a symptom of sex addiction?
  • Marital communication styles that predict betrayal
  • Conclusion: why people remain faithful
  • References
  • Index
  • About the author.

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