Couples today are not wanting to opt out of their relationships simply because of irreconcilable differences the way they were twenty five years ago. Instead they seem determined to hold onto the wonder-ful part of the relationship and find a way to work through the differences. The stumbling block is that couples, more than ever, deeply desire a relationship that is characterized by equality and reciprocity and not so much by traditional roles, traditional expectations, or traditional norms. Unfortunately, there are no models for such a relationship. "From The Frying Pan To The Jacuzzi"...

Couples today are not wanting to opt out of their relationships simply because of irreconcilable differences the way they tended to back in the 1960's, 70's, and 80's. Instead they seem determined to hold onto the wonder-full part of the relationship and to find a way to work through the differences, sometimes despite intense hurt, pain, and even betrayal. The stumbling block is that couples, more than ever, deeply desire a relationship that is characterized by equality and reciprocity and not so much by traditional roles, traditional expectations, or traditional norms. Unfortunately, there...