Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS ON THE ROAD TO LASTING LOVE.

Four Hallmarks of a Great Relationship: PREP in a Nutshell.

Destructive Patterns: Signs of Danger Ahead.

Changing Roles, Changing Rules: Men and Women in Conflict.

TEAM UP TO HANDLE CONFLICT.

When What You Heard Isn't What I Said: Understanding Filters in Communication.

Talking Safely Without Fighting: The Speaker-Listener Technique.

Controlling the Home Fires: Handling Issues and Events Well.

New Perspectives on Problems and Problem Solving.

Keeping Conflict Under Control: Ground Rules for a Great Relationship.

ENJOYING EACH OTHER.

Safe Harbor: Preserving and Protecting Friendship.

Playing Together: How to Succeed in Fun Without Really Trying.

Sense and Sensuality: Enhancing and Protecting Your Sex Life.

Core Beliefs and Spiritual Intimacy.

STAYING THE COURSE.

Why You Can't Always Get What You Want: Unraveling the Mysteries of Expectations.

Forgiveness: Restoring Hope.

Sticking, Stuck, or Stopped: On the Path to Commitment.

What to Do Now.

Some Thoughts on Domestic Violence.

Resources and Training.

Selected Research and References.

About the Authors.

Index.