Title: American couples : money, work, sex /
Authors: Blumstein, Philip.; Schwartz, Pepper.
Publisher: William Morrow,
Year: 1983
Subjects: Marriage United States.; Sex in marriage United States.; Unmarried couples United States.; Families Economic aspects United States.; Married people Employment Social aspects United States.; Marriage; Homosexuality; Interpersonal Relations
Abstract: An authoritative study of contemporary American couples--married, living together, and homosexual--addresses diverse issues involved in their work, money, and sexual and emotional relationships.
Contents: Introduction : How the study was done -- The American couple in historical perspective --Money : Income and power: A struggle for control ; Money management: A source of conflict ; Pooling: A question of trust -- Work : Having a job: The desire for equality ; Job satisfaction, ambition, and success: The intrusion of work into the life of the couple ; Work versus the relationship: The impact of priorities -- Sex : Physical contact: A major bond ; Initiating and refusing: The balance of power in the bedroom ; Beauty, competitiveness, and possessiveness: The influence of factors outside the bedroom ; Non-monogamy: The diverse alternatives -- Epilogue: Who broke up - and why -- Conclusion -- Couples' lives : Five married couples ; Five cohabitation couples ; Five lesbian couples ; Five gay male couples.