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In Print

Coleman, P. (2005). The complete idiot's guide to intimacy. Alpha Publishing.

As part of the popular Complete Idiot's Guide series, this volume gives readers step-by-step guidelines for improving their relationships by identifying intimacy problems, understanding differences between men and women, changing partners' perceptions, overcoming arguments, and communicating effectively. The book offers tools and exercises for physical and emotional intimacy, as well as self-assessment tests and exercises to pinpoint key relationship issues.

Slater, L. (2006, Feb.). True love. National Geographic, 209(2), 32-49.

This fascinating article explores the brain chemistry involved in the experience of love. Lauren Slater summarizes research indicating that the combination of brain chemicals that trigger feelings of attraction and romance are different from the chemicals that foster long-term bonding and commitment.

On the Web

http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0602/feature2/multimedia.html

This online video documentary shows how a photographer for National Geographic documented the experience of love across different types of relationships and in different cultures.

http://www.recovery-man.com/abusive/abusive.htm

This useful website discusses the characteristics of abusive relationships, including warning signs, personality types that are prone to abusive relationships, and the effects of abuse. It also provides links to a variety of readings and online resources designed to help victims of abuse.

On Film

Luhrman, B. (Director) (1999). William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet [Motion picture]. United States: 20th Century Fox.

This modern remake of Shakespeare's classic play stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes as the famous star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. The film portrays the infatuation the young lovers have for each other when they fall in love at first sight, the tensions they face between pursuing their love and satisfying their families, and the devastating feeling of lost love.

Reiner, R. (Director) (1986). Stand by me [Motion picture]. United States: Sony Pictures.

Set in the 1950s, this classic film follows the adventures of four childhood friends who set out on an overnight hike near their hometown in Oregon to find the body of a boy who has been missing for days. Their journey includes a lot of scary adventures, but also provides an opportunity for the young boys to develop intimate friendships based on personal revelations, quiet interludes, and raucous camaraderie.