Infidelity in Romantic Relationship

The Relation of Attachment to Infidelity in Romantic Relationships: An Exploration of Attachment Style, Perception of Partner 's Attachment Style, Relationship
Satisfaction, Relationship Quality and Gender Differences in Sexual Behaviors
A Dissertation
Presented to the Faculty of The Gordon F. Demer Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies
Adelphi University
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Doctor of Philosophy by Alexis B. Cohen December, 2005
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