Table of Contents Figures Tables Preface Part One: The Context of Intimacy Chapter 1: Marriage and Family in America: Needs, Myths, and Dreams Chapter 2: Diversity in Families Chapter 3: Gender Roles: Foundation for Intimacy Chapter 4: Sexuality Part Two: Seeking Intimate Relationships Chapter 5 Getting Involved Chapter 6: Falling in Love Chapter 7: Selecting a Life Partner Part 3: Intimacy in Marriage and Family Life Chapter 8: Getting Married Chapter 9: The Challenge of Communication Chapter 10 Power and Conflict in Marriage Chapter 11 Work and Home Chapter 12 Becoming a Parent Part 4: Challenges to Intimacy Chapter 13: Family Crises Chapter 14: Separation and Divorce Chapter 15: Remarriage and Stepfamilies Part 5: The Lifelong Quest Chapter 16 Intimacy in the Later Years Glossary References Credits Name Index Subject Index.