The Dance of Intimacy requires a careful look at relationships where intimacy is most challenged by an excessive amount of emotional distance, too much intensity, or simply an excessive amount of pain. In very clear, direct and dramatic terms, Dr. Lerner illustrates how exactly we can move in a different way in these relationships — be they with a distant or unfaithful partner, a despondent sister, a difficult mom, an alcoholic dad, an uncommitted fan, a dying mother or father, or an estranged relative.And she teaches us about ‘the about The Dance of Intimacy distinctions that produce a difference’ — the adjustments we can help to make in one or two significant relationships that will affect our capacity for intimacy and selfhood for a lifetime.

The Dance of Intimacy offers no ‘quick fix’ for the individual dilemma that we all confront. Instead, Dr. Lerner offers us one of the most solid, respectful, and helpful insights on personal relationships that men and women may ever encounter. Picking up where in fact the best-selling The Dance of Anger still left off, Dr. Lerner redefines the meaning of intimacy for today, and shows how good associations can be strengthened and challenging ones healed.