Falling Out of Romantic Love A Therapeutic Guide for Individuals, Couples, and Professionals

In this innovative and user-friendly guide, Crystal Wilhite Hemesathidentifies the factors that lead to relationship breakdown and suggests key strategies for the prevention and treatment of falling out of romantic love (FORL).

Grounded in research and two decades of clinical experience, Falling Out of Romantic Love outlines strategies for preparing and maintaining healthy, enduring, romantic relationships as well as what to do when FORL becomes a threat. Applicable to daily life, and relevant to a wide range of scenarios, this book contains a plethora of information for individuals just beginning an intimate partner relationship, long-married couples, or for those simply curious about romantic relationships and the problems that may arise. Helpful tips are also provided for individuals trying to decide if they should remain in a relationship and for those experiencing heartbreak on the receiving end of FORL.

Rich in real-life examples, this book arms professionals with a greater understanding of why people fall out of romantic love. It?s an indispensable guide for marriage and family therapists, as well as other mental health professionals or clergy looking to incorporate additional tools and clinical interventions into their work.

1. This Thing Called Love 2. What Gives? Why we Don’t Know More About FORL 3. Why Does FORL Matter Anyway? 4. Family and Relationship Trends 5. A New View 6. Does Romantic Love Endure? 7. Pathways to FORL 8. The Secret Word 9. Common Dimensions of FORL 10. When Romantic Love Ends 11. Mate Selection Roadmap 12. Clinical Recommendations for Professionals 13. Conclusion

Crystal Wilhite Hemesath is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience, having received her PhD from Iowa State University in 2016. She owns a mental health private practice where she is a practicing clinician. Dr. Hemesath is also clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.