If we take into account the ever-increasing divorce rate, then a book that examines marital problems and the necessary solutions is very useful.

However, if we also consider that the book is written by Aaron T. Beck, the father of the most modern form of psychotherapy - Cognitive Therapy - and a professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, then this work automatically becomes invaluable.

Dr. Beck presents in the clearest way the most common problems of a partnership, such as the negative thinking patterns of partners, unmet expectations, rigid rules, and poor communication.

With his experience from applying Cognitive Therapy to troubled couples, he not only helps us recognize the points that make a relationship dysfunctional, but also points out clinically tested ways to improve an already good relationship or to overcome the problems of a relationship that seems to be in crisis or deadlock.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]