Permanent Partners: Building Gay and Lesbian Relationships That Last (Plume) [Mass Market Paperback]

Betty Berzon (Author)

Book Description

Series: Plume | Publication Date: June 1, 1996

A guide for lesbian and gay couples talks about such concerns as the merging of identities, waning sex, the inability to resolve conflicts, competing career demands, illnesses, substance abuse problems, and mid-life crises. Reprint."

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Plume (June 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452263085
• ISBN-13: 978-0452263086
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #891,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lifesaver for Lasting Gay & Lesbian Relationships, August 8, 1999

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This review is from: Permanent Partners: Building Gay and Lesbian Relationships That Last (Plume) (Mass Market Paperback)

Dr. Berzon shares of her experiences both as a professional relationship counselor and as a lesbian, using fact-based scenarios to explore the common struggles, challenges, and temptations gays and lesbians must overcome when forging committed relationships. Topics include such basic relationship themes as communication skills and conflict resolution, and issues unique to gay & lesbian relationships-from "The Gay National Anthem: 'Why Don't We Just Break Up?'" to legal issues surrounding wills, mortgages, and adoption. As you read, be prepared to see yourself and your relationship in Berzon's stories. You'll finish this book with a renewed desire-and practical, effective know-how-to commit yourself to making your love last.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great first guide for gays and lesbians, October 17, 2002

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Paul M "aka sillysib7" (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Permanent Partners: Building Gay and Lesbian Relationships That Last (Plume) (Mass Market Paperback)

...The book is well-written, and organized in such a way that you don't have to read it from beginning to end: you can pick it up, look for a topic you're interested in (or having problems with at the time) and read it. I still have my copy of this book, and still reference it in my new relationship. It helps!