Al and Betty have now (as of this writing) been sober for sixteen years, and both have been pursuing careers in publishing. Because of their abusive family backgrounds, they chose not to have children. “I was afraid that if I had a kid, I’d abuse it,” Betty says. Al adds, “You never know what kinds [...]

“Dear Lady, I have been watching you from afar for a long time now. I feel strangely attracted to you, but I’m sad because I feel that your own deepest passion is dormant. I wish I could draw out this passion so that you could be your true, best self. I know that sounds corny, [...]

Players: Husband and wife. Activist: Husband. Setting: Home. Aim: In an exaggerated fashion, to mirror the wife’s need for politically correct sex so as to point up its absurdity. Game Plan: One evening or weekend the husband approaches the wife and asks how she would feel about having sex. If she says she would like [...]

In this game the husband and wife undress, go to bed, and begin making love. When they are lying in one another’s arms, either before or during intercourse, they should take turns telling each other all the ways in which they hate one other. Each should begin with the phrase, “How do I hate thee? [...]

Players: Playboy (husband), playgirl (wife), and authority (perhaps). Activists: Both spouses. Setting: Hotel. Aim: Play out a primary fantasy of impulsive couples, but with a twist: Instead of writhing and running, writhe and review. Game Plan: This game can be played with or without an actual authority figure—a therapist or a nonprofessional friend. (This book [...]