Get Closer: A Gay Men's Guide to Intimacy and Relationships

by Jeffrey N. Chernin

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Each relationship is as individual as the men who are involved. Rather than rely on a one-size-fits-all approach to relationship success, Los Angeles therapist Jeffrey Chernin, Ph.D. helps each of us to acquire a better understanding of ourselves and how we engage in intimate relationships. In this warm and compassionate guide, Chernin helps us answer the questions we long to Having counseled gay men for more than 20 years, Chernin shows how you, too, can build a strong, lasting relationship. Discover the love and intimacy that await you.
I wish I had Get Closer years ago when beginning my first partnership. A terrific and useful book." --Felice Picano, co-author of The New Joy of Gay Sex

"An outstanding book for gay men who want to look at their relationships--both beginning and long-term--and improve them.... This book will help you to get closer to yourself and to others!" --Kenneth D. George, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor, University of Pennsylvania, author of Mr. Right is Out There and Keeping Mr. Right

"Jeffrey Chernin guides us through our readiness for a relationship and how to find a likely partner. Then he provides helpful strategies to work through the differences that inevitably arise, enhancing our ability to maintain the intimate connections many of us long for." --Rik Isensee, LCSW, author of Love Between Men

Genres: Gay, LGBT, Self Help, Relationships

264 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Lalo Tirado · Rating 3 out of 5]

Get Closer es un libro que recomiendo a cualquier hombre gay que quiera fortalecer sus relaciones y explorar la intimidad de una manera más profunda. Su enfoque es práctico y accesible, combinando consejos claros con experiencias reales que sirven como ejemplos concretos.

Lo que más me gustó es que no es un libro pesado ni teórico, sino una lectura amena que va directo al punto. A través de relatos y situaciones cotidianas, el autor ofrece herramientas útiles para mejorar la comunicación, la confianza y la conexión en pareja.

Si buscas un libro que te ayude a comprender mejor tus relaciones y a desarrollar una intimidad más auténtica, Get Closer es una excelente elección.

[Shannyn Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this fairly helpful- a more mature take on relationship issues than what I've seen in Youtube relationship advice videos. It's probably more helpful for people who are already in long-term relationships than for people trying to find one, but I think the advice the author offers will help readers avoid some of the pitfalls (or at least begin thinking about some of the pitfalls) they might otherwise find themselves in if they simply go in blind.

[Zac · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an OK book. Same stuff repeated as in other "self-help" books. It's all about communication and reconginzing differences- accepting them- instead of trying to change that person to be more like you. There I just saved you a day of reading :)

[David Walsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sound advice

Sound advice for those in a more ‘traditional’ gay relationship. I personally found it helpful and think others will too.

[Adam Uboldi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth the read! I wish I read this book before I seriously started dating. I would have been a much better boyfriend.

[Roy · Rating 5 out of 5]

very useful

[Keita Ito · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, Love, Love this book! Interactive as there are exercises you can do that help you to reflect and really think on your relationship.