This work deals with the phenomenon of couple burnout. Drawing from extensive research and years of clinical work, Pines provides a full description of the phenomenon: its causes, danger signs and symptoms. She also outlines the most effective strategies therapists can use with couples. Using illustrative case studies, the text offers detailed instructions for therapists interested in applying this conceptual framework to their work with individuals, couples and couple groups.

This work deals with the phenomenon of couple burnout. Drawing from extensive research and years of clinical work, Pines provides a full description of the phenomenon: its causes, danger signs and symptoms. She also outlines the most effective strategies therapists can use with couples. Using illustrative case studies, the text offers detailed instructions for therapists interested in applying this conceptual framework to their work with individuals, couples and couple groups.

Falling in Love is the first book to unlock the mysteries of how and why we fall in love. Renowned psychologist Ayala Pines shows us why we fall for the people we do, and argues convincingly that we love neither by chance nor by accident. She offers sound advice for making the right choices when it comes to this complicated emotion. Packed with helpful suggestions for those seeking love and those already in it, this book is about love's many puzzles.

The second edition furthers the work of the popular and successful first edition. With expanded research, theory, and...