Intended to highlight cutting-edge research on the maintenance & enhancement of close relationships for researchers in the area or as a supplement for Intimate Relationship courses in psych, communication, family relations, and socio depts.

"...a strong contribution to our literature on relational maintenance...of considerable value to all who study romantic relationships."
—Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

"...a classic book to be added to the library of anyone interested in close romantic relationships."
—Contemporary Psychology

"Harvey is excellent....The chapter authors include many of the top people in the field."
—Robert Sternberg
Yale University