Finding a Lover for Life
Develop healthy, lasting relationships!\ Here is a terrific dating guide for single gay and bisexual men. This insightful book provides a proven strategy for creating a satisfying dating life and finding a partner who is right for you! It integrates theory and practice to help you create and develop healthy relationships, guiding you through the process of dating and relationship formation. Finding a Lover for Life comes complete with thought-provoking worksheets that challenge myths, false...
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Drawing on his workshop of the same title which uses a dating coaching approach, a counselor debunks myths about gay men not desiring a long-term relationship and maps out three stages of setting the groundwork for a healthy, lasting one: emotional preparation, action, and completion. A dating journal is appended. Price lives in a committed relationship in Massachusetts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
ForewordixIntroduction: The Process of Preparation in Finding a Long-Term Partner1Part IPreparation Stage--Preparing Yourself for a Lasting RelationshipChapter 1.Stop Running from Commitment9Chapter 2.Have a Plan to Find Your Man13Chapter 3.Face Your Fears of Getting Close17Chapter 4.Don't Try to Succeed Alone23Chapter 5.Prepare Yourself Emotionally29Chapter 6.Let Go of Old Entanglements39Chapter 7.Make Room for a Relationship43Part IIAction Stage--Putting Action with Your WishesChapter 8.Make a Compatibility Inventory49Chapter 9.Decide Whom You Want to Be57Chapter 10.Develop Your Values and Standards61Chapter 11.Invest in Your Dating Plan67Chapter 12.Dealing with Failure and Setbacks71Chapter 13.Watch Out for the Hidden Dangers73Chapter 14.Keep Up Your Momentum85Part IIICompletion Stage--Finding and Keeping a Lasting RelationshipChapter 15.Gather Information on the Date91Chapter 16.Open Up and Let Others In93Chapter 17.Take Time to Get to Know Others101Chapter 18.Learn from Your Bad Dates105Chapter 19.Don't Give Up When You Get Discouraged111Chapter 20.Remember to Stay Focused115Chapter 21.Let the Relationship Happen119Chapter 22.Keep the Lover You Find by Continuing to Grow125AppendixDating Journal131Bibliography137Index141
