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Intimate Relationships

Second Edition


February 2026 | SAGE Publications, Inc

Key features
NEW TO THIS EDITION: 
  • New co-author Gary Lewandowski Jr. brings fresh expertise and perspective to the second edition, enriching the text with expanded coverage of relationship science and student-centered pedagogy. In addition to his work as an award-winning teacher and researcher, Lewandowski is a prolific author of textbooks, the blog "The Psychology of Relationships," and the bestseller Stronger Than You Think: The 10 Blind Spots That Undermine Your Relationship...and How to See Past Them
  • A brand-new chapter on Modern Dating in a Digital Age
  • Reorganized content: the final chapter from the first edition has been split in two, Breakup and Enduring Love, for deeper coverage. 
  • Making Use of Relationship Science, a new feature in every chapter, distills research into practical, actionable tips for improving relationships.
  • Expanded coverage of topics such as non-monogamous relationships, relationship violence in LGBTQ+ couples, gaslighting, incels, and emotional capital. 
  • Updated popular culture references, including Bridgerton, Love is Blind, queer cinema, and parasocial relationships. 
  • Over 500 new references and full alignment with the APA 7th edition inclusive language style guide.  

KEY FEATURES:

  • A conversational tone and inclusive language make the book highly accessible, approachable, and enjoyable for readers of all backgrounds.
  • Chapter-opening Big Questions identify what forthcoming content will address; Big Questions are answered in summaries at the conclusion of chapters.
  • Learning objectives list what students should be able to accomplish upon chapter completion; objectives are revisited at the conclusion of chapters alongside relevant key terms.
  • Relationships and Popular Culture sections tie chapter material to a TV show, movie, song, or book to help students see class topics in the everyday world around them.
  • Research Deep Dive sections examine a study in terms of research methods, statistical analysis, and conclusions to help students see the science within the study of intimate relationships.
  • Check Your Understanding multiple choice questions with accompanying answer keys throughout chapters help students see if they are retaining the material.
  • Application Activities and Critical Thinking Questions throughout chapters include class activities, essay prompts, and discussion questions that serve as a built-in way for instructors to incorporate discussions and assignments.
  • What's My Score? features prompt students to complete a self-report measure of a variable and check their results, making the material personally relevant.

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