Summary of The Dance of Intimacy

The Dance of Intimacy is a self-help book written by psychotherapist Harriet Lerner, and is the sequel to her best-selling book, The Dance of Anger. In The Dance of Intimacy, Lerner examines the complexities of close relationships in family and love, and explores the issues that arise when people have difficulty sustaining healthy relationships. She discusses ways to recognize and overcome unhealthy patterns of behavior, such as manipulation, control, and withdrawal, and emphasizes the importance of mutually respectful communication. The book also addresses issues such as trust, jealousy, and betrayal, and offers practical advice on how to create and maintain intimacy in relationships.