In the last half of the twentieth century, many couples have replaced their traditional, role-defined relationships with more egalitarian partnerships. These more equal partnerships have fewer power struggles and deeper friendships, but have paid a significant price. Today's established couples have less sexual intimacy, more infidelity, and poorer chances of staying together.

Many relationship experts feel that the focus on equality has resulted in a loss of the mystery and excitement that accompanied the emphasis on masculine and feminine role differences. In the last decade, they have written multiple books that have encouraged couples to again focus on those differences. The core message of these books has been that men and women are inescapably unlike one another in communication styles, desires, interests, and rhythms.

The outcome of the new direction has perhaps re-created novelty and interest within committed relationships, but has also markedly increased dissent. As a result, the new direction has not helped couples to succeed in staying faithful, or together.

The solution is for couples to form relationships that integrate the comfort and security of a long-term, intimate friendship with the independence, excitement, and challenge of novelty and independence. It is possible for both men and women to nurture their individual differences and desires without sacrificing their commitment to the relationship. But, to do so requires a unique set of relationship skills that most couples have not yet mastered.

"The Relationship Bible, Winning at Love," provides those skills and shows couples how to create long-term, regenerating relationships that blend the best of both worlds. It appeals to the innate desires and practical logic of people who are serious about creating a secure and passionate relationship that will stand the test of time. Illustrated with universal stories about people who have struggled through life's painful and beautiful moments and have beaten the odds, it offers the achievable promise that enduring love is possible.