Two Plus Two

Couples and Their Couple Friendships

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Interpersonal Relations, Mental Health
Cover of the book Two Plus Two by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal ISBN: 9781136502811
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 23, 2012
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
ISBN: 9781136502811
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 23, 2012
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Friendships are undeniably important to an individual’s health, longevity and wellbeing, but they can be equally important for the health and happiness of a couple. Just as a friend can provide a mirror to the self, another couple can provide a reflecting team that supports or impedes a relationship’s growth. Two Plus Two: Couples and Their Couple Friendships offers an important framework for helping couples to have conversations about their friendships with other couples and to enrich their own relationships. When couples agree about how to spend their time alone and with others, they are more likely to have a happy marriage or relationship.

Couple friendships have not been researched previously, despite their numerous benefits. Authors Geoffrey Greif and Kathleen Deal take an in-depth approach to this important topic. Based on interviews with more than 400 people--some of whom were interviewed with their partners, some who were interviewed alone, and some who have divorced--they find that couples fall into three general categories of making couple friendships: Seekers, Keepers, and Nesters. Drs. Greif and Deal discuss the different styles of interaction they've observed in couples as well as the findings from their research. Readings from their interviews illustrate what characteristics define Seekers, Keepers, and Nesters. Couples at any stage of their relationship will get a fresh understanding of how to seek, foster and sustain positive, healthy friendships.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Friendships are undeniably important to an individual’s health, longevity and wellbeing, but they can be equally important for the health and happiness of a couple. Just as a friend can provide a mirror to the self, another couple can provide a reflecting team that supports or impedes a relationship’s growth. Two Plus Two: Couples and Their Couple Friendships offers an important framework for helping couples to have conversations about their friendships with other couples and to enrich their own relationships. When couples agree about how to spend their time alone and with others, they are more likely to have a happy marriage or relationship.

Couple friendships have not been researched previously, despite their numerous benefits. Authors Geoffrey Greif and Kathleen Deal take an in-depth approach to this important topic. Based on interviews with more than 400 people--some of whom were interviewed with their partners, some who were interviewed alone, and some who have divorced--they find that couples fall into three general categories of making couple friendships: Seekers, Keepers, and Nesters. Drs. Greif and Deal discuss the different styles of interaction they've observed in couples as well as the findings from their research. Readings from their interviews illustrate what characteristics define Seekers, Keepers, and Nesters. Couples at any stage of their relationship will get a fresh understanding of how to seek, foster and sustain positive, healthy friendships.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Digital Virtual Consumption by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book A Corpus Study of Collocation in Chinese Learner English by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book Handbook of China’s Governance and Domestic Politics by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book Transpacific Revolutionaries by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book Individual Decisions for Health by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book Multinational Investment in Developing Countries by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book The Logic of Scientific Discovery by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book Christianity by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book The Psychology of Grief by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book Women and Portraits in Early Modern Europe by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book Progress in Tourism Marketing by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book Hermeneutic Philosophy and the Sociology of Art by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book Global Competition and EU Environmental Policy by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book Intro Sociol Education V 9 by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
Cover of the book New Technology @ Work by Geoffrey L. Greif, Kathleen Holtz Deal
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy