Gay and Lesbian Couples: Voices from Lasting Relationships
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Based on in-depth interviews with partners in gay and lesbian relationships that have lasted more than 15 years, this book focuses on how partners worked out their roles, the nature of relational fit between them, conflict management, social supports, and change in sexual and psychological intimacy over the years. Library Journal Combining the perspectives and methods of social work, counseling, and gerontology, this thorough examination details what characterizes long-term gay and lesbian couples. Using a life-span perspective to integrate their approach, the authors conducted lengthy interviews with 36 couples that have been together over 15 years. The relational themes explored include communication strategies, support networks, conflict management, and partner roles. The most interesting chapter compares lesbian, gay, and heterosexual couples. Academic libraries collecting gender studies, psychology, and social work will be the most interested in this book because so little substantive research has been done.David S. Azzolina, Univ. of Pennsylvania Libs., Philadelphia
FiguresPrefaceAcknowledgments1Introduction12Roles213Relational Fit434Decision Making675Conflict936Intimacy1197Social Supports1398Relationships Are Relationships157App. AMethodology177App. BInterview Guide181Bibliography187Index199
