LoginLean on Me: The Power of Positive Dependency in Intimate Relationships
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Psychologist Solomon (Narcissism and Intimacy, Norton, 1988) espouses a refreshing attitude toward the healing power of positive, mutual dependence in intimate relationships. Arguing against the cultural ideal of independence and self-sufficiency, she presents a persuasive case that healthy dependence, so often confused with dysfunctional codependency, is in fact a hallmark of maturity. Solomon asserts that many of the emotional obstacles couples face are a result of unfulfilled dependency needs that are largely shaped by the "imprints" of relating to others we all form during infancy. Drawing upon her 20-plus years of
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Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
Release date: 1 October 1994
ISBN-10 : 0671870106 | ISBN-13: 9780671870102
Release date: 1 October 1994
ISBN-10 : 0671870106 | ISBN-13: 9780671870102
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