Navigating Intimate Relationships

I would like to strongly recommend Navigating Intimate Relationships. It is a comprehensive and beautifully written resource for understanding relationships, family, and marriage dynamics. Elaine Hatfield, Former Chair and Professor, University of Hawai’i; Recipient, Award for a Lifetime of Scientific Achievement, APS, 2012 Solid relationships are the cornerstone of any society, fostering our collective mental health and well-being. In Navigating Intimate Relationships, Dr. Ahuja offers an accessible and engaging foray into the world of relationships, elevating their context from within an Indian socio-cultural and feminist lens and providing an expansive vision for the power of relationships in all our lives. Wendi S. Williams, Provost and Senior Vice President, Fielding Graduate University; President-Elect American Psychological Association, 2025 Navigating Intimate Relationships offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the dynamics of our most cherished social connections. Through clear, accessible writing and a wealth of diverse examples, this textbook explores the complexities of intimacy with cultural sensitivity and depth. Professor Ahuja leverages the latest research in relationship science to challenge common myths and misconceptions, providing readers with a refreshed and insightful perspective on the fundamental role of intimate relationships in our overall health and well-being. Thoughtful reflection exercises further enrich the learning experience, making this book an invaluable resource for students seeking to understand the profound impact of their closest bonds. Thomas Bradbury, Distinguished Professor, University of California, Los Angeles This volume offers a nuanced and bold treatment of diverse forms of relationship. The author has drawn from the extensive theoretical and empirical literature in the area. It is a stimulating intellectual endeavour wherein the author has brilliantly presented a unique landscape in the horizon of the nascent domain of relational psychology. This engaging work represents a significant breakthrough and makes accessible a deeper understanding of various forms of relationship. It will be an invaluable resource for students, scholars and practitioners alike. Girishwar Misra, Ex-Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishvavidyalaya, Wardha & Former Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, University of Delhi This book is a welcome addition to the roster of textbooks focusing on intimate relationships. Kanika Ahuja presents classic and cutting-edge theory and research in a conversational way that engages readers and helps them navigate their way through the many important and interesting topics presented. There is nothing more essential in determining the quality of our individual human lives than the relationships we form with others – this book celebrates those relationships and provides essential information about relationship science that readers can apply to their own lives and intimate connections. Pamela Regan, Professor, Psychology Department, California State University Decades of research on the nature of human relationships has been distilled into a highly readable volume that is neither watered down nor oversimplified. It is solid in its science with provocative findings drawn from the scholarly literature, filled with practical tips you’ll want to try out and share, and written in a style that is engaging from start to finish. A must read for anyone interested in intimate relationships, which is just about everyone! Cindy Hazan, Andrew H. and James S. Tisch Distinguished University Professor