Cold Feet: Why Men Don't Commit

by Sonya Rhodes, Marlin S. Potash

In explaining why men of the 1980s seem unable to draw close to women, two clinicians specializing in couples therapy outline three distinct types of males, five levels of commitment, and strategies for improving relationships

216 pages, Hardcover

First published April 19, 1988

About the author

Dr. Sonya Rhodes is a psychotherapist and expert on marital and family relationships. Having received her Ph.D. from Columbia University, she is the co-author of four books: SURVIVING FAMILY LIFE; COLD FEET: WHY MEN DON’T COMMIT; and SECOND HONEYMOON: THE MID-LIFE MARRIAGE. Her latest book, co-authored with Susan Schneider, is The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match: How Strong Women Can Find Love and Happiness Without Settling (William Morrow, April 15, 2014).

As the marriage columnist for McCall’s magazine for several years, Dr. Rhodes discussed issues affecting couples at all stages of the life cycle. Dr. Rhodes has also been a guest on television programs including Oprah, Good Morning America, and the Today Show. Sonya now keeps a regular blog on Huffington Post.

Dr. Rhodes has held part-time faculty positions at Columbia University, Hunter College, and New York Medical College. She lives in New York City with her husband, where she has a private practice specializing in couples therapy.

Reviews

[Natalie Ramos · Rating 4 out of 5]

The accuracy is astounding to nowadays. This was written almost 40 years ago and the sentiment about men's relationship with / fear of intimacy and women's social roles is the same! -1 star for only one very tiny depiction of a queer couple