Summary
"Follow the advice of the top romance specialist, and you can't go wrong." -Woman's World"She's interviewed with Oprah and Phil Donahue, Time, the New York Times, USA Today, the Washington Post, Redbook and Cosmopolitan. Clearly Dr. Kate engages in no false advertising-she's a nationally acclaimed relationship expert." -Chicago TribuneLet's face it, making a relationship work takes patience, perseverance, energy, and an unflagging commitment to maintain a happy healthy relationship. And sometimes, it takes a little help from a wise and knowledgeable friend.Written by celebrated psychologist-matchmaker, Dr. Kate Wachs, Relationships For Dummies is a source of inspiration and ideas on how to find and keep a healthy relationship. Whether you've just started dating or have been together with that special someone for years, Dr. Kate can help you: Tell the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship Have a more loving, fun-filled relationship Enjoy a more vibrant and satisfying sex life Work through most relationship problems Find the positive and the fun in every relationship stageDr. Kate explodes common relationships and compatibility myths that cause people grief, and with the help of insightful quizzes, case studies, and real-life America Online letters Dr. Kate covers all the bases, including: Finding that special someone and knowing if it's really Mr. or Ms. Right Pacing and nurturing intimacy in the early stages of a relationship When, where, how, and with whom to have sex when dating Knowing when and if it's time to move in together When and if to get married Keeping psychological and emotional intimacy alive Keeping physical and sexual intimacy aliveFrom compatibility to communication, commitment to connecting in the bedroom, Relationships For Dummies is your total guide to having the relationships you want and deserve.
Author Biography
Dr. Kate Wachs is America’s only Psychologist-Matchmaker. She runs The Relationship Center™ in Chicago, the only full-service introduction and counseling center of its kind. She has helped millions of people through matchmaking, counseling, and her media appearances.
Table of Contents
| Introduction |
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1 | (8) |
| Part I: Relationships 101 |
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9 | (72) |
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Is It a Good Relationship...Or Not? |
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11 | (10) |
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Taking a Ride on the Cycle of Love |
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21 | (12) |
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33 | (8) |
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What Makes Someone Compatible? |
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41 | (20) |
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Finding That Special Someone |
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61 | (20) |
| Part II: Getting Closer |
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81 | (54) |
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83 | (12) |
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Sex Early in the Relationship |
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95 | (18) |
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When (And Why) to Talk Exclusivity |
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113 | (8) |
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121 | (14) |
| Part III: Staying In Love---Psychological and Emotional Intimacy |
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135 | (52) |
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137 | (8) |
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Superglue #1: Good Communication --- The Nuts |
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145 | (10) |
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Good Communication: The Bolts |
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155 | (18) |
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Good Communication: Putting It All Together |
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173 | (14) |
| Part IV: Feeding the Flame --- Physical and Sexual Intimacy |
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187 | (38) |
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189 | (10) |
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199 | (16) |
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215 | (10) |
| Part V: Moving Forward Together |
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225 | (70) |
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Marriage: The Magic Wand? |
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227 | (12) |
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Move Forward to Marriage? |
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239 | (16) |
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Mmmmmmarriage: The M Word |
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255 | (16) |
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271 | (24) |
| Part VI: Moving Forward Separately |
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295 | (30) |
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Breaking Up with Less Pain |
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297 | (20) |
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317 | (8) |
| Part VII: The Part of Tens |
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325 | (16) |
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Ten (+1) Tips to Successfully Pace a New Relationship |
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327 | (6) |
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Ten Ways to Rekindle Your Flame |
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333 | (8) |
| Appendix A: The Dr. Kate Compatibility Quiz |
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341 | (10) |
| Appendix B: The Dr. Kate Communication Quiz |
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351 | (12) |
| Index |
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