Intimate Relationships: Issues, Theories, and Research (2nd Edition)

So far in my reading it is a pretty nice book. I am not really into theory but it is working nicely. WOuld recommend anyone going into the Psychology field to give this a look.

The writing style is excellent and very easy to understand. However, a lot of the research is outdated. It is an overall decent textbook.

interesting info

Came as described, great book overall.

Whereas many textbooks are written in the familiar dry "textbook" tone, one aspect that sets this book aside from many others - including books on this topic - is that it is written in a conversational manner. Erber and Erber did a great job communicating the findings from years of research on various dimensions of close relationships: from attraction and relationship initiation to love to relationship dissolution. Importantly, they complement the research which they present with the primary theories which have been used by the researchers. Although this book is targeted towards those who may be less familiar with the interdisciplinary field of close relationships, it is useful to almost anyone interested in the topic or conducting their own research in any of the field's topics.In sum, the conversational tone, the presentation of the theory and research in this vast field, and the coverage of all the important topics within close relationships make this a must-read for anyone interested in this type of work: from the novice beginning his or her career to the established researcher who may use a good reference book.

Great book, which I find very helpful both in my work as a counselor as well as for my master studies in Psychology. It's expensive but well worth the money.