Navigating Intimate Relationships

<p>This book spotlights the complexities of relationships drawing on theories that have guided relationship scholars classic studies and current research – juxtaposed with the current Indian milieu. While some believe that the study of interpersonal relationships lacks academic rigour this book argues that relationships not only play a critical role in human behaviour and development but also are central to our well-being happiness and health.</p><p>One of the first mainstream books in India to address relationships beyond the binary of man/woman this volume presents an inclusive view of gender and sexuality including non-heterosexual relationships. It also touches on multiple types of relationships in the 21st century such as mixed families singles live-in living apart together (LAT) role of dating apps and so on.</p><p>This book would be useful to students researchers and teachers of Psychology Applied Psychology Mental Health Sociology Family Studies and other allied disciplines. It will be a useful guide for students to build and maintain relationships and practice positive relational attitudes like self-acceptance gratitude and forgiveness. It will also be an equally indispensable resource for counsellors researchers practitioners in mental health family caregivers relationship counsellors and professionals in related fields.</p>