Love vs. self-development

Part I. The History of Love: The feminization of love in the nineteenth century ; From role to self: the emergence of androgynous love in the twentieth century ; The history of love: theories and debates

Part II. Feminized Love and Its Costs: Feminine and masculine love ; Illness and split gender roles ; Martial conflict over intimacy

Part III. Androgynous Love: Self-development through androgynous love ; Androgynous love in marriage ; Friends and relatives

Conclusion ; Current trends and future possibilities.