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Nonmonogamy and Betrayal
A reflection on the many manifestations of broken trust in nonmonogamous relationships, and how to heal from them. Nonmonogamy can assume many shapes, none of which can claim to be a "safe" model of intimacy. The jet-setting passport paramour who fits the needs of many far-flung lovers into a single carryon has as many opportunities to do right or wrong by their partners as the members of a homebound triad who prefer raising a family to raising hell on the nightlife scene. Even the most casual of connections requires trust, and where there is trust, there is the potential for betrayal. As long as there have been love stories, there has been love lost through deception, abandonment, or callous disregard of intimate bonds. Intimacy, exclusive or otherwise, can be exploratory or confined, collaborative or autonomous, but one thing it can never be is risk free. Yes, there is cheating in nonmonogamous relationships. There are other forms of betrayal, too: the cliquish injustices of in-group bullying, the violation of having personal information shared by a trusted partner, the humiliation of seeing someone who claimed to love you "trade up" for a partner with more social, sexual or plain old economic capital. Trust can be broken, and in turn break people, in a great number of ways. In Nonmonogamy and Betrayal, Eve Rickert, co-author of More Than Two, Second Edition: Cultivating Nonmonogamous Relationships with Kindness and Integrity, explores a regrettable inclination among many who practise nonmonogamy: to downplay or minimize the destructive capacity of broken trust, both to the betrayed partner and to the larger community. Nonmonogamy and Betrayal not only unravels the varieties of betrayal that can occur in nonmonogamy, but explores pathways to recognition and healing.
Boomers Out of the Box
Social engagement is an essential component of healthy aging, and there are roughly 16 million single Boomers who may want to focus on relationship building, dating, and second chances but don't know where to begin. Most Boomers have not dated for years or even decades. What methods can be employed to find potential partners or platonic friends? How do seniors effectively utilize online dating services? How do want-to-be daters overcome their fears of engagement and rejection? What types of relationships are individuals seeking, and how do they prepare to establish and make them sustainable? What about sex and intimacy, issues that may eventually play important roles? Seniors are living longer than ever. After reaching 65 years old, average males can expect to live to 83 and females to 85. That's roughly 20 years and represents almost a third of an adult lifetime. It's critical not to squander this significant and precious time left, acting as though the game is over. There are so many ways to make the golden years fun and productive, to reset thoughtful goals, and pursue new dreams. Given the myriad changes currently taking place in society and technology, not only can the modern senior be busily engaged in childcare for their grandchildren, volunteer work, sports, and hobbies, but they can start new businesses, travel on senior tours, enroll in online and traditional educational courses, join physical fitness programs, find a new love, and participate in a million other activities. We Boomers have shocked and annoyed the establishment since day one. We have questioned authority and refused to play by the legacy rules. We have rebelled against traditional gender roles, brought marijuana into the mainstream, and revolutionized sexual norms. So why stop now? As seniors, we may feel invisible to younger people, but do we really want to go quietly into the night? Nobody is looking at us, so let's break out of the box - again! Why not? Let's go out on fire. Let's do stuff.
These Changing Roads
Shirley Johnson's poetry captures essential pieces of the journeys, experiences, and relationships that carry us through the years of our lives. She writes about universal themes of family, friendship, aging, and trying to make sense of it all using vivid images and rich descriptions of people, places, and things -- all undergirded by an unexpected blend of wry humor and unaffected tenderness. Her lines never tell us what to think or how to fee. Rather, they evoke deeper levels of thinking and feeling that are likely to stay long after a first reading of her little book. Indeed, her words may call us back again and again to reconsider, to rethink, and to refeel the twists and turns of our own changing roads.
Generation Care
Writer and founder of national online support group Caregiver Collective and herself a caregiver Jennifer N. Levin offers a comprehensive look at our current culture of care--with an emphasis on Millennial caregivers--providing a roadmap to solutions and an urgent call for policy change. More than 10 million Millennials are caring for aging parents before they've been able to fully launch their own careers and consider starting their own families, and that's not including the incalculable numbers of people affected by long COVID. Yet no one is naming this problem, talking about how it feels, or offering resources to ease the pressure of Millennial caregiver burnout. Jennifer N. Levin was 32 when her father was diagnosed with a rare degenerative illness. As she struggled with few resources and little support, she created Caregiver Collective, a national online support group for Millennial caregivers. Now Levin brings the wisdom from her own experience and that of her support group to Generation Care, a comprehensive look at this generation's culture of care. Filled with the voices of caregivers, expert commentary and research, and a roadmap to the solutions that can begin helping people now as well as build the policies of the future, Generation Care addresses: The urgency of caregiving: With earlier (and better) detection of disease, along with a rise in chronic illness, the average age of a care recipient is younger than before--as is the average caregiver age. The financial costs: Millennials spend a higher percentage of their income on caregiving and carry unprecedented student loan debt, adding to fiscally devastating out-of-pocket costs for care. Ambiguous loss for caregivers: Caregiving can dictate caregivers' lifestyle choices; Millennial caregivers may grieve the lives they 'thought' they'd have. The impact of COVID and long COVID: We're in a period of fluctuation with flex and remote work, which makes work and caregiving more compatible. How can we make sure that working caregivers' needs are honored? Strategies for getting help on the individual level and in relation to policy. We, as a culture and society, talk about caregiving broadly--it's something many of us may think, "not us" or "we'll figure that out later." But caregiving is an increasingly urgent crisis. Generation Care brings this crisis to the fore, illuminates the real stories and people who are most affected, underscores the need for shifts in policy and giving support where it is most needed, and sounds a clarion call for change.
Love and Technology
Love and Technology: An Ethnography of Dating App Users in Berlin explores how dating apps fit into Berlin's unique dating culture and brand of intimacy, and form a tangible nucleus around which users navigate dating rituals, romantic biographies, and digitally mediated intimacies within city space.
Freedom from Disorganized Attachment
Break free from the chaos of disorganized attachment and build secure, lasting relationships-even if relationship struggles have left you feeling hopeless.Do you find yourself caught in cycles of emotional instability, torn between intense closeness and overwhelming distance? Are trust issues and fear of abandonment a constant presence in your relationships? Does your self-worth falter, even in healthy connections?You're not alone. These challenges are common for those with disorganized attachment styles-but they don't have to define you. With the right guidance, you can transform your emotional responses, cultivate secure attachment, and experience lasting love."Freedom from Disorganized Attachment" is a compassionate yet empowering guide that blends clear explanations, practical tools, and deep insights to help you break unhelpful patterns and nurture genuine relationships.Inside this transformative book, you'll discover: The origins of disorganized attachment and how they shape your emotional patterns.Why addressing past traumas is key to developing emotional stability.Real-life case studies illustrating successful transformations.How to manage fear of abandonment and build trust from within.Proven strategies to dismantle barriers to intimacy and embrace connection.Techniques for balancing independence and closeness in relationships.Step-by-step methods for improving emotional regulation and reducing anxiety.Practical frameworks for breaking toxic relationship patterns.Five essential tools to boost self-worth and eliminate self-doubt.How to handle criticism without hypersensitivity and strengthen emotional resilience.Strategies for navigating the oscillation between closeness and suffocation.Techniques to enhance communication and resolve conflicts with clarity.How to recognize and stop self-sabotaging behaviors.The role of mindfulness in calming your mind and fostering secure attachment.Cultural considerations ensuring guidance is inclusive and applicable.This isn't just another theoretical textbook-it's a hands-on companion designed to walk you through a journey of self-discovery and change. With clear insights, relatable examples, and practical exercises, this book helps you integrate new habits seamlessly into daily life.Even if past attempts have left you discouraged, this guide provides an accessible and actionable path forward. Begin reshaping how you approach relationships and take the first step toward lasting emotional security today.
The Candy Striper
Join the extraordinary journey of Vera Henson, a compassionate and resilient home health care aide whose life becomes a tapestry woven with the threads of love, sacrifice, and the unpredictable challenges of caregiving. Vera steps into the homes of her diverse clientele, armed with an unwavering dedication to bringing comfort and joy to those in need.From the unexpected joys found in the smallest victories to the difficulties of having to say goodbye, Vera's story unfolds with grace and authenticity. As Vera faces the challenges of balancing her personal life with the demands of caregiving, readers will be drawn into a world where the human spirit triumphs over adversity. "The Candy Striper" is a celebration of resilience, kindness, and the transformative power of one individual's commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.Prepare to be captivated by Vera Henson's journey, where the highs and lows of being a caregiver are painted with the vibrant colors of compassion, illustrating that sometimes, in the quiet moments of care, true heroism is found.
Power of Marriage and Magic
A love story turned battleground. A marriage built on devotion. A fight for truth, justice, and survival.In this gripping memoir, B.H. Ameen unravels the painful reality of a marriage shattered by betrayal, manipulation, and greed. Rising from humble beginnings, he built a life of stability, giving everything to his wife and children-only to discover that loyalty is not always enough.As cultural pressures and legal battles span continents, he fights not only for his children but also to reclaim his own sense of self. But not all struggles are visible-and in his darkest moments, unseen forces add another layer of turmoil to his fight.A powerful testament to resilience, love, and the will to overcome, this memoir is a raw and unfiltered reminder that even in the face of devastation, betrayal, and heartbreak, perseverance leads to hope-and from every loss, a new beginning can rise.
Food, Sex, Sports & Silence
ANY WOMAN CAN GET A HIGH VALUE MAN IF SHE CAN DO THESE SEVEN THINGS... Will Sanz is a researcher by trade and has worked in R&D for 2 fortune 500 companies. He has transitioned his skill set into researching Judeo-Christian principles, human behavior, biology and relationships. Combine that with 30 years of relationship experience and you get an "UNC" with the knowledge and know how to turn a single na簿ve young woman into a grown and married young lady.
