Preface : Panic in Evanston -- Part one. Marriage today -- Temperamental but thrilling -- Part two. Historical perspective -- The pragmatic marriage -- From pragmatism to love -- From love to self-expression -- Part three. The all-or-nothing marriage -- Personal fulfillment and marital commitment : the détente -- Marriage at the summit -- For richer or poorer -- Part four. Toward stronger marriages -- For better or worse -- Lovehacking -- Going all in -- Recalibrating -- The marital buffet

A psychology professor discusses his recent research into modern marriages and offers practical advice and long-term strategies to pursue self-discovery and personal growth and improve self-esteem along with your spouse so that happiness can thrive in your relationship