Private Lies: Infidelity and the Betrayal of Intimacy

Private Lies: Infidelity and the Betrayal of Intimacy

by Pittman Frank Iii (Author)

Synopsis

Using actual case studies, as well as examples from music, literature, and film, Dr. Pittman identifies four basic patterns of infidelity-the accidental encounter, habitual philandering, marital arrangements, and romance-discussed how to limit the damage that affairs do, and offers practical suggestions on how to make a marriage work.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 312
Edition: First Edition First Printing
Publisher: W. W. Norton and Company, Inc.
Published: 17 Jan 1989

ISBN 10: 0393026345
ISBN 13: 9780393026344

Media Reviews
Dr. Pittman takes us on a remarkably informative foray into the unknown territory of marital infidelity. Private Lies manages to be delightfully readable, compassionate and awfully funny at the same time. -- Maggie Scarf
Author Bio
Frank Pittman, M.D., was a psychiatrist and family therapist in Atlanta, Georgia. A renowned author of many books, he also wrote a regular column, Ask Dr. Frank , which appeared in Psychology Today, and was a regular contributor to Psychotherapy Networker. He died in 2012.