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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791439403321

Autore

Murray Sandra L

Titolo

Interdependent minds [[electronic resource] ] : the dynamics of close relationships / / by Sandra L. Murray and John G. Holmes ; foreword by Harry T. Reis

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2011

ISBN

1-283-00629-4

9786613006295

1-60918-077-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (416 p.)

Collana

Distinguished contributions in psychology

Altri autori (Persone)

HolmesJohn G <1945-> (John Grenville)

ReisHarry T

Disciplina

302

646.7/8

Soggetti

Couples - Psychology

Interpersonal relations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Matter; Contents; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Why do some marriages grow stronger in the face of conflict or stress while others dissolve? In this book, two pioneering researchers present a groundbreaking theory of how mutually responsive behaviors emerge-or fail to emerge-in relationships. Illustrating their findings through the vivid stories of four diverse couples, the authors explore how conscious considerations interact with unconscious impulses to foster trust and commitment. Compelling topics include why marriages have such different personalities and what makes partners truly compatible. Also discussed are implications of