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This is a practical guide for gay singles and couples on building strong, lasting relationships. Psychotherapist, Jeffrey Chernin grounds his warm and discerning book on gay male relationships in the belief that each relationship is as individual as the men who are involved; applying a one-size-fits-all approach is doomed to failure. Chernin focuses on helping gay men acquire a better understanding of themselves and how they engage in intimate relationships. What barriers are you building to intimacy? Are you ready for a commitment? Chernin poses these questions and many others in a manner that is both challenging and compassionate, and he goes over the specific steps to answering them honestly. Instead of insisting that gay men do things "the right way" in their relationships, Chernin shows the many ways that a gay man can meet someone and find intimacy that lasts.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I didn't get far with Get Closer. The preconceptions and assumptions regularly made by the author make it difficult to believe that the advice given is objective. The case studies feel old-fashioned and I couldn't relate to the text at all.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
A Step by Step Guide to Intimacy
15 Sep 2006
Format:Paperback
Of all the self help books I've read about male relationships, this this has been unquestionably, the best. The practical applications offered, exercises and first hand examples, have given me a step by step pathway to increasing intimacy in my relationships. This is a 'must have' manuel for anyone experiencing difficulty establishing a relationship or in a relationship that's lacking communication.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Everyone in a relationship, or looking for one, can get something out of this book.
18 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had been in a relationship for a few months when I first started reading this book. Since the beginning, I could read things that were relevant to me and my relationship. Even about a week after I started reading the book, my partner said something along the lines of: "Umm... I should probably start reading that book of yours, you seem to have gained all this insight into things."
The book is written in a very clear and logical way. It's simple to read, yet it touches very big issues we have and face that we are not even aware of. It makes us realize that there are things we might 'know' in theory, but when we are in a relationship we don't quite think about. This book puts everything into perspective and makes it easy for us to realize in what parts we need to improve, and stop just pointing out what's wrong with the other person.
Definitely read it, I think everyone would get something out of it. Worst case scenario, it'll be a refresher of things you may know. We all need one of those every now and then. :)
The book is written in a very clear and logical way. It's simple to read, yet it touches very big issues we have and face that we are not even aware of. It makes us realize that there are things we might 'know' in theory, but when we are in a relationship we don't quite think about. This book puts everything into perspective and makes it easy for us to realize in what parts we need to improve, and stop just pointing out what's wrong with the other person.
Definitely read it, I think everyone would get something out of it. Worst case scenario, it'll be a refresher of things you may know. We all need one of those every now and then. :)
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Ideal for those in relationships or wanting to be in one
12 July 2006
Format:Paperback
Read it from cover to cover, and found so many helpful ways of thinking about and improving the way I deal with relationships. It made me realize how important intimacy is and what I need to do. Already I've put to use some of the tips and am learning not to fear intimacy.
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