Lesbian Couples: A Guide to Creating Healthy Relationships
by Ph.D. D.Merilee Clunis, Ph.D. G. Dorsey Green
Book Summary Information
Author: Ph.D. D.Merilee Clunis, Ph.D. G. Dorsey GreenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-11-30
ISBN: 1580051316
Number of pages: 372
Publisher: Seal Press
Book Reviews of Lesbian Couples: A Guide to Creating Healthy Relationships
Book Review: A very understanding and helpful work
Summary: 5 Stars
What can I say here that has not already been said? This is certainly a five star book in more ways than one. First and foremost, it is a book about relationships. I am in wholehearted agreement with the reviewer that stated this is a work that should be read by everyone, lesbian or heterosexual. It is about people getting along, learning to live with each other (and without if need calls), and the simple necessity of give and take in this life.
Yes, sometimes the road that chose us is a rocky road and it is made more difficult by society in general, family, friends, lovers, exlovers and possibly future lovers. In this day and age of extreme polarization, we find ourselves caught up in a situation where we are not only social torn, but religiously and politically. The last thing that most of us need is unresolved and situations in our personal relationships that we have difficulty coping with. Who of us has not been there at one time or another and who among us can absolutely say for certain that we will not be their, try as we may, somewhere down the road?
I am not inclined to place much credence in most "self help" books but I have to say that I make an exception with this one. I am one of those people who pretty well feels she has her "stuff" together and am immune someway to the foibles I see many of my friends trapped. Not so! Looking back, had I considered the information I found in this book, I would have treated some of my life situations quite differently. I am currently in a relationship; we have both read this wonderful work, and it has indeed helped greatly. Now don't take me wrong. There are aspects of this work that I disagree with greatly. I have and always have had a wondering eye. I strongly suspicion that I always will be a bit wayward; that is just me. This has cause a lot of pain to others over the years and indeed, caused myself quite a number of sleepless nights. In fareness to myself though, I must say that i have never expected something from one of my lovers that I was unable give myself. This being said, this work has helped me understand the consequences of some of my actions and I think I will be a better person for it in the future; anyway, we can all hope so.
The book is well written and is filled with understanding and compassion. I found it to be quite un- judgmental and non condemning. It merely stated facts, revealed situations, and suggested a correct way to handle the situations encountered.
As I said, non-lesbian couples could learn from this and it might do some of them some good in that I feel it might help some understand where people like myself are coming from.
I very much recommend this work.
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