{"product_id":"into-me-see-9781632996503","title":"Into-Me-See","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCouples seek real intimacy. Yet so few achieve it. The hurdles are especially high for Black couples.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntimacy is fundamental to sustaining a healthy romantic relationship. With true intimacy, partners allow themselves to be open and vulnerable; to discuss emotions, experiences, and needs freely. They rely on each other for safety, both physically and emotionally. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eInto-Me-See\u003c\/em\u003e, licensed therapist Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad explores the cultural and personal factors that can make it challenging for Black couples to develop and maintain intimacy. The book's title comes from a cultural idiom that describes the ability to look beyond the physical and look deeper to see the greater connection to another person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnique among books on intimacy, \u003cem\u003eInto-Me-See\u003c\/em\u003e explores specific cultural issues affecting Black couples, including how a history of slavery and the ongoing racism in America have created relationship expectations that often work against intimacy. Other topics include-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The four different levels of intimacy-physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual-that must be addressed to deepen our intimate connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The importance of bringing mental and emotional challenges into the open, so that they can no longer sabotage efforts to become more intimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal-life stories from Dr. Perkins-Muhammad's work show how Black couples have overcome the challenges they faced to find the deeply intimate and rewarding relationships we all seek. Whether you are in a brand-new relationship or have been with your partner for decades, \u003cem\u003eInto-Me-See\u003c\/em\u003e will show you how to take the first steps to a deeper, long-lasting intimate relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"River Grove Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719746392338,"sku":"9781632996503","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5fdd701a-a61c-409f-9d81-e993e3264191.jpg?v=1734669826","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/into-me-see-9781632996503","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}