An informational book for those who work with couples; a textbook for anyone wanting to learn or already conducting couple therapy; a reflective book for those who want to think about their own romantic relationships, and a stimulating book for all those who are still grappling with the phenomenon of love and partnership. How do developments in couple relationships occur that often end in hatred, despair, and misery? What states are couples in when they embark on the adventure of couple therapy? What should couple therapists pay special attention to? What actually happens in couple therapies and what are the outcomes? What are the unique challenges and tasks faced by couple therapists?.