It is an art to keep our companionship alive for years and, like any art, it has its secrets. Many of these are presented in this book.

The reader is invited to reflect on the significance of what happens in their companionship, to experiment with alternative perspectives and possibilities, and thus to find new solutions to potential difficulties.

Various topics are explored in depth here, such as autonomy, companionship, power distribution in the relationship, gender diversity, transitional phases in life, influence from families of origin, sexuality, and extramarital relationships.

Issues such as separation, children's difficulties in cases of divorce, and the peculiarities of families formed when separated parents acquire new partners are also examined comprehensively.

This book presents contemporary theoretical models and views of internationally renowned psychotherapists. It is enriched with practical examples, and the individual chapters can be read independently of each other.

It is addressed to the general public, while at the same time it serves as a useful tool for any mental health professional dealing with couple relationships.