Provides guidance and practical advice for developing relationships based on an inclusive idea of love. While the principal focus is intimate relationships, the book also examines many other forms of relationships. Each chapter ends with practical suggestions and some with a true-life illustrative story. Contains a detailed table of contents, references, and decorative illustrations. The New Zealand-born author, a long-time resident of Australia, is a regular contributor to 'Life Matters' on ABC Radio National and 'New Woman' magazine. Other publications include 'Intimacy and Solitude' and the novel 'Running Backwards Over Sand'.