Romantic Agency: Loving Well in Modern Life

Cover
Title page
Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
	Transformations
	Romance
	Argument Summary
	Method
1  Modern Romance
	Selves
	Society
	Shifts
	Disorientation
	Democracy
	Conclusion
2  Opening Up
	Nonmonogamy
	Greed
	Unfairness
	Monogamy
	Freedom
	Conclusion
3  Romantic Agency
	Abilities
	Relationality
	Fragility
	Conclusion
4  Shaping Intimacy
	Specialization
	Appreciation
	Oversight
	Anarchization
	Conclusion
5  Realistic Conversation
	Conversation
	Realism
	Optimism
	Conclusion
6  Romantic Risks
	Competence
	Plans
	Integrity
	Playfulness
	Conclusion
7  Jealousy
	Jealousy
	Pluralism
	Removal
	Management
	Conclusion
8  Grasping the Good
	Insularity
	Compersion
	Contentment
	Conclusion
Conclusion
	Summary
	Cultivation
	Domination
	Final Thoughts
Notes
	Introduction
	1 Modern Romance
	2 Opening Up
	3 Romantic Agency
	4 Shaping Intimacy
	5 Realistic Conversation
	6 Romantic Risks
	7 Jealousy
	8 Grasping the Good
	Conclusion
References
Index
EULA