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Too Close for Comfort: Exploring the Risk of IntimacyCountless experts offer us advice on how to create the "perfect relationship," fostering the unrealistic expectation that forming an intimate bond will be a painless experience. Unfortunately, few experts are willing to confront the powerful challenges and emotions inherent within close relationships today. In contrast to other intimacy books, Too Close for Comfort vividly describes the surprising dangers, damage to self esteem, inadequacies, and
Countless experts offer us advice on how to create the "perfect relationship," fostering the unrealistic expectation that forming an intimate bond will be a painless experience. Unfortunately, few experts are willing to confront the powerful challenges and emotions inherent within close relationships today. In contrast to other intimacy books, Too Close for Comfort vividly describes the surprising dangers, damage to self-esteem, inadequacies, and immaturities that characterize the contemporary state of romantic intimacy. Too Close for Comfort compassionately explores the risks and misunderstandings that occur within many intimate relationships. Romantic partners tend to hurt each other not only by insensitivity and neglect, but also by criticism, abuse, and betrayal - most of which spring from insecurity. Dr. Piorkowski, a noted consulting psychologist and educator, focuses on the vulnerability both partners experience in intimacy due to the emergence of strong, unrealistic needs that are almost impossible to satisfy. The author contends that people avoid the perils of intimacy by donning one or more defensive "masks" - ranging from acting superior to mysterious, comical to withdrawn, self-sufficient to dependent - in an effort to protect themselves from emotional exposure. Presenting a fascinating range of clinical examples, she sensitively depicts the fears of intimacy that limit contact, namely psychological concerns about loss of control or autonomy, feelings of disappointment and abandonment, or of being attacked and made to feel guilty. Depicting women's reliance on verbal expression to achieve an emotional connection versus men's dependence on physical contact, Dr. Piorkowski brilliantly elucidates the complex barriers to intimacy, especially the chasms of misunderstanding created by vast sexual differences and attitudes. While this book is unique in its exposition of the dangers in intimacy, its message is not pessimistic.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 08/02/2001
ISBN: 9780738205823
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.56w x 0.84d
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Nice Shirt, Excellent Color, Decent Fit
Size: 15"-15.5" Neck 34"-35" Sleeve, Color: Black
This shirt is a good looking shirt. Color is excellent. I got the 15-15 1/2 34x35 which I'd say fit in the 'classic' style (not slim) and was more like a 15 1/2 34x35. This is typical of a 'classic' fit shirt and is not a flaw. Color looks great. Nice solid black with seams well sewn. No loose threads. I've worn Van Heusen's for years, and this shirt lives up to the quality / fit that I'm accustomed to. If you're looking for a great shirt, this is an excellent option
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice Shirt for Price
Size: 17"-17.5" Neck 34"-35" Sleeve, Color: White
Good fit, runs to size, built in collar stays is only drawback.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great shirt.
Size: 14"-14.5" Neck 32"-33" Sleeve, Color: White
Great shirt. Good cut and fit, washes nice. Don't need to iron. Comfortable staple to every man's wardrobe.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
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Excellent quality
Size: 16"-16.5" Neck 34"-35" Sleeve, Color: Teal
Very high quality fabric. Doesn't wrinkle. Very nice color. Wish there were a turquoise color option.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Needs to be ironed
Size: 16"-16.5" Neck 32"-33" Sleeve, Color: Grey Mist
It doesn’t come with wash/dry instructions.
I washed in warm water and dried on normal setting. Came out horrible with many wrinkles.
Looked up instructions and it says cool wash and 10 minutes of drying. It will for sure need to be ironed.
Otherwise a very nice shirt.
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