This book describes the natural stages of love, refutes various romantic notions that can undermine a relationship, offers realistic insights designed to strengthen the bonds of love, and presents suggestions on how to transform a relationship. Pat Love offers hope to those who feel that the flame of amour has gone out by outlining the four up-and-down stages of love: Infatuation, Post-Rapture, Discovery, and Connection. She explains how physiological changes account for some of the intense feelings brought on by initial attraction and explains that this heady infatuation stage, glorious as it may be, is not what love is really about. She explodes myths that can destroy relationships, and addresses typical problems that arise. This book includes quizzes and lists of questions for couples to discuss. (BOOK)