'This book has several strengths including its clear and persuasive writing style, evidence-based approach, lecture slides, real-life examples, and discussion questions. Students are empowered to challenge and debate topics based on their culture. The chapters allow them to develop an interpersonal sensitivity when working with clients, and what to expect. This textbook covers how to build and maintain relationship and ensures that students understand that dissolution of relationships is normal and will occur. Being aware and able to process what can happen is the key.' Phyllis E. Gillians, Bowie State University
About this book: for instructors; About this book: for students; Acknowledgments; Part I. Foundational Ideas of Relationship Science: 1. The scientific study of relationships; 2. Guiding theories of relationship science; 3. Conducting and evaluating research; Part II. Relationship Foundations: 4. Romantic attraction; 5. Relationship initiation; 6. From fledgling to established relationships; Part III. Relationship Management: 7. Biases and illusions; 8. Navigating the challenges of interdependence; 9. Managing stress and supporting growth; 10. Enhancing relationships through positive interpersonal processes; 11. Enhancing relationships through sexual intimacy; Part IV. Dissolution and Interventions: 12. Relationship dissolution; 13. Interventions to repair and strengthen relationships; References; Index.