Marriage Contracts and Couple Therapy: Hidden Forces in Intimate RelationshipsEmphasises the significant role of the individual unwritten contract encompassing the expectations and promises - both conscious and unconscious - that each partner brings to a marriage or committed relationship. When expectations do not mesh, the need for therapy becomes evident. |
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THE CONCEPT OF MARRIAGE CONTRACTS AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO THERAPY | 1 |
THE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT | 9 |
THE INTERACTIONAL CONTRACT | 23 |
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