The Best Kind of Loving : A Black Woman's Guide to Finding Intimacy

A psychologist offers a Black women's guide to healthy and supportive relationships, with advice on finding a sense of self, understanding attitudes toward men, and drawing strength from family and friends "As Dr. Grant explains in this empowering new book, every time white America comes down with a case of the sniffles, Black America gets walking pneumonia. This is especially true in the area of male-female relationships. Here Dr. Grant addresses not only the fundamental issues that affect all relationships but also the special issues that confront women of African descent. Filled with vivid examples and practical guidelines, The Best Kind of Loving covers: how a sister can find and/or improve intimacy in her life; how a sister can work through and resolve her disappointments and sense of emotional exhaustion; what a sister needs to know to resolve cultural differences in relationships with white men - or Black men from other countries; ways a sister can improve her ability to communicate her needs, feelings, and expectations effectively while encouraging men to do the same; and how a sister can discover the value and joys of self-empowerment." "Drawing on the experiences of other women and her own down-to-earth observations, Dr. Grant explores the hot-and-heavy issues that arise in relationships between Black men and women, including money, work, mouth-battling, honesty, respect, stereotyping, and sexual intimacy." "Covering virtually every aspect of being in a relationship from learning how to establish dialogues that don't turn into screaming matches to resolving inner conflicts that can destroy potentially good relationships to learning how women heal and protect themselves while avoiding men who cause them pain, Dr. Grant's practical and honest advice gives readers far-reaching solutions to the problems of keeping their hearts and their hopes alive."--Jacket

it Has Often Been Said That If White America Has A Case Of The Sniffles, Black America Catches Walking Pneumonia. When This Credo Is Applied To Relationships, Common Problems Such As Inadequate Communication, Commitment Fears, Financial Struggles And Infidelity Carry An Even Greater Weight. Yet, With Hundreds Of Relationship Books On The Market, Virtually None Has Explored The Specific Circumstances Impacting Relationships Between African-american Men And Women.

in the Best Kind Of Loving: A Black Woman's Guide To Finding Intimacy, Renowned Psychologist Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant Addresses Head-on The Complex Challenges In African-american Relationships. In Addition To The Social Dynamics Affecting Male-female Communications In General, As African-americans, We Carry The Added Burdens Of Myths And Stereotypes That Grow Out Of Our Real History Of Slavery, Second-class Citizenship And Economic Disenfranchisement, Grant Explains.

in Writing the Best Kind Of Loving, Grant Has Provided An Invaluable Resource For Black Women Searching To Understand The Choices They Make, The Men They Love And How To Make The Most Of Their Strength, Intelligence And Wit. Compulsively Readable, the Best Kind Of Loving Is Unique In Its Scope And Vision; Women Of All Races And Backgrounds Will Laugh, Sympathize And Nod Their Heads In Recognition As They Read About Others Not Unlike Themselves. Giving Both Pragmatic And Realistic Advice, Grant Serves Both As An Advisor And Confidant; She Knows Which Situations May Not Work Out, But Also Gives Women Ways To Make The Best Of Less-than-ideal Circumstances.