By Jessica Griffin and Pepper Schwartz

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements.....................................................................................................................XX

Introduction.................................................................................................................................XX

• Fear of Change................................................................................................................1
• Trust................................................................................................................................20
• Emotional Intimacy.........................................................................................................50
• Sex and Attraction.............. ............................................................................................73
• Unfulfilled Needs and Unmet Expectations....................................................................92
• Boredom..........................................................................................................................108
• Disrespect and Contempt................................................................................................126
• Household Responsibilities.............................................................................................149
• Money and Finances.......................................................................................................171
• Friends and Family........................................................................................................188
• Children and Parenting...................................................................................................208

Conclusions.................................................................................................................................228

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