Love Between Equals: How Peer Marriage Really WorksSimon and Schuster, 1995 M09 6 - 224 pages "...any couple contemplating marriage or reevaluating an existing one will find powerful information and encouragement here for a true marriage of minds." -- Kirkus Reviews "Pepper Schwartz is remarkable. She explains to us the possibilities for relationships that remain for so many a fantasy. This book is a necessity for anyone who wants to understand how partnerships work but more importantly wants to really love." -- Wendy Wasserstein, Playwright: author of Isn't It Romantic?, The Heidi Chronicles, and The Sisters Rosensweig |
Contents
Deep Friendship | |
Passion in a Sexual Democracy | |
Eliminating the Provider Role | |
The Shared Child | |
The Future of Peer Marriage | |
Notes | |
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