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==Alternative views== | ==Alternative views== | ||
In 2009, Talmer Shockley, a self-confessed love-shy person, wrote ''The Love-Shy Survival Guide'' (2009). Shockley's book differs from Gilmartin's books and research in a few ways. Shockley classifies love-shyness as a [[phobia]], though not one caused by an overt traumatic childhood incident.<ref name="Talmer Shockley 2009">The Love-Shy Survival Guide</ref> He acknowledges love-shy women and their need for help. He explores possible solutions for overcoming love-shyness, as well as the possible relationship between Asperger syndrome and love-shyness.<ref name="Talmer Shockley 2009"/> Shockley offers no additional scientific proof of love-shyness except to reference the thousands of members of online discussion forums devoted to love-shyness.<ref name="Talmer Shockley 2009"/> | In 2009, Talmer Shockley, a self-confessed love-shy person, wrote ''The Love-Shy Survival Guide'' (2009). Shockley's book differs from Gilmartin's books and research in a few ways. Shockley classifies love-shyness as a [[phobia]], though not one caused by an overt traumatic childhood incident.<ref name="Talmer Shockley 2009">The Love-Shy Survival Guide</ref> He acknowledges love-shy women and their need for help. He explores possible solutions for overcoming love-shyness, as well as the possible [[relationship]] between Asperger syndrome and love-shyness.<ref name="Talmer Shockley 2009"/> Shockley offers no additional scientific proof of love-shyness except to reference the thousands of members of online discussion forums devoted to love-shyness.<ref name="Talmer Shockley 2009"/> | ||
==Treatment and hope for the love-shy and proposed societal changes== | ==Treatment and hope for the love-shy and proposed societal changes== | ||