This provocative volume is comprised of psychological, socioeconomic, and cultural perspectives on couple dynamics, gender roles, and the future of marriage. Featuring data on married, cohabitating, male/female, and same-sex couples, the book's studies analyze the changing impact of work, parenting, and of particular interest, the health benefits of marriage on men and women. Trajectories of the evolution toward gender equality set the stage for how couple relationships reflect contemporary women's and men's experiences as parents and partners. And contributors keep a sharp focus on the...