Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., is one of our nation's most loved and respected relationship experts. Renowned for her work on the psychology of women and family relationships, she served as a staff psychologist at the Menninger Clinic for more than two decades. A distinguished lecturer, workshop leader, and psychotherapist, she is the author of The Dance of Anger and other bestselling books. She is also, with her sister, an award-winning children's book writer. She and her husband are therapists in Lawrence, Kansas, and have two sons.

"A wise and compassionate book that will teach the reader much about the complex emotions our family and love relationships engender." -- Lillian B. Rubin, Ph.D., author of Intimate Strangers "Subtle and literate, The Dance of Intimacy is like a long, revealing conversation with a wise and compassionate friend." -- Maggie Scarf "Dr. Lerner has a truly remarkable ability to analyze our problems with intimacy. She has written a hopeful, respectful, and transforming book." -- Carol C. Nadelson, M.D., former president of the American Psychiatric Association