From hormones to brain structure, women and men differ. The author explains how testosterone, lesser empathy, and being a "Systemizer" affect men in romances. A psychologist, Dr. Foster uses both composite stories from her practice and fascinating research findings to illustrate The Naked Truth About Men. Many women suffer silently in romances and women initiate two thirds of divorces. The book gives voice to why this is true and what you can do about it. One chapter is devoted to what a woman can actually and specifically expect from a man. This includes understanding his main source of...

Living fully in the second half of life, Camilla, a psychologist, shouldn't really be alive. Is it her lifelong friendship with mutually mischievous Rosie, her undeniable romance with Javier, or her playful love for her great granddaughter, Chelsea, that keeps her from succumbing to cancer? At 55, she meets Javier, an amazing dancer, and convinces Rosie to join her in creating an elegant bed and breakfast with views of the mountains and roaring waters of Washington. When mortality beckons, Camilla seeks a dignified death that doesn't hurt those around her. In a dramatic turn of events, life...

We live in a time when romantic relationships can change rapidly: we are not as bound to them by necessity as were our ancestors. But how do you get through the disruption, pain, and fear of the unknown when you've relied on a relationship to anchor and define you? Psychologist Kathryn Foster guides you into discovering serenity and feeling good about your new life. She asks you to feel deep inside to know what you need in your relationship. Trust yourself to know. If a relationship ends, you'll be okay. In fact, you have some surprises in store: autonomy and solitude can feel very good....