Marriage Contracts and Couple Therapy: Hidden Forces in Intimate Relationships

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Brunner/Mazel, 1976 - Psychology - 335 pages
Emphasises 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
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THE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT
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THE INTERACTIONAL CONTRACT
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Copyright

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