Identities three factors contributing to a lack of intimate connections--mobility away from the extended family, individualism, and media distractions--and calls for lifestyle changes designed to re-create essential relationships.

Refrigerator Rights: Creating Connections and Restoring Relationships

Self-Help

Sparks, Glenn

Miller, Will

Relationships

Perigee Trade

Many Americans today feel stressed-out, over-extended, and disconnected...but they're not sure why, or what they can do about it. Therapist and ordained minister Dr. Will Miller has the answer. He advocates changing our hectic lifestyles to embrace the idea of "Refrigerator Rights"-establishing close connections with friends and family who are trusted enough to enter our homes and help themselves to whatever is in the refrigerator. Dr. Miller offers suggestions on how to accomplish this through: Â€ Reaching out to those beyond our immediate family Â€ Balancing self-care and care for others Â€ Creating a sense of true community Â€ Re-establishing vital social networks Â€ Getting comfortable with not being constantly "productive" Â€ Learning to go with the flow, take a detour, lose track of time in the company of friends...and rediscover the nourishment of relaxed, mutually satisfying relationships

Refrigerator Rights: Why We Need to Let People into Our Hearts, Our Homes (And Our Refrigerators)...and How to Bring Even More Close Relationships into Our Lives

Sparks, Glenn G.

Perigee

"I believe the American television rerun is the path to personal peace." -- Dr. Will Miller What did ten years of watching Scooby Doo do to your psyche? Are you psychologically sick if you liked Cindy better than Marcia on The Brady Bunch? What does Frasier tell you about your own dysfunctional family patterns? Dr. Will Miller explains it all in this hilarious self-help guide to our teleconscious. Studies show that Miller's exciting new technique called Teletherapy can help you balance your inner Moe, Larry, and Curly, relax your inner Incredible Hulk; and explore other complex issues such as: Denial -- Shindig or Rush Limbaugh: two decisive strategies! Parenting -- today's Dennis the Menace, tommorow's Eddie Haskell, next year's America's Most Wanted! The Oedipal Complex -- The Rifleman: Lucas McCain as Freudian nightmare! The New Masculinity -- why is Ralph Kramden crying for help and displaying Intermittent Explosive Disorder? Plus: in-depth analyses of your favorite TV shows reveal the hidden psychological themes that make us want to watch shows like: MTV's Beavis and Butt-head, I Love Lucy, The A-Team, The Andy Griffith Show, Star Trek, Father Knows Best, The Twilight Zone, Flipper, and more!

Why We Watch: Killing the Gilligan Within

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Atria

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