This edited volume brings together top-quality scholars in the field of close relationships to explore the manner in which contemporary theory on close relationships explains relationship initiation.

This uniquely organized book contains companion chapters on methodological approaches that have been used to study cognitive processes in individuals with psychopathology.

This edited volume brings together top-quality scholars in the field of close relationships to explore the intersection between theories on close relationship and theories of sexuality.

This edited volume applies theories of the maintenance and enhancement of close relationships to clinical settings and special populations.

This edited volume brings together top-quality scholars in the field of close relationships to examine ways to maintain and enhance relationships, rather than to focus on the manner in which relationships begin or dissolve.