Navigating Intimate Relationships

This book spotlights the complexities of relationships, drawing on theories that have guided relationship scholars, classic studies, and current research- juxtaposed with the current Indian milieu. It would be useful to the researchers of Psychology, Applied Psychology, Mental Health, Sociology, Family Studies, and other allied disciplines.

Kanika K. Ahuja is Professor of Psychology at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi. Her research focuses on interpersonal relationships, workplace psychology, and gender issues. She has authored a book In Search of Indianness, co-edited The Child in the New Millennium, and written three course texts for psychology programme at the Indira Gandhi National Open University. A Ted-X speaker and sought-after trainer, she also has numerous papers in leading journals, conference presentations, and research projects to her credit. She is currently working on a research project on dating and sexuality scripts among emerging adults in urban India.

1 Friendships 2 Attraction and romantic relationship 3 Decoding love 4 Relationships and sexuality 5 Family 6 Marriage 7 Relationships in contemporary times 8 The dark side of relationships 9 When relationships flourish 10 Practicing positive relational attributes