First published 2017
Warren assembles leading researchers to explore how strong relationships develop and thrive throughout human life. The book examines relationship dynamics across multiple contexts: romantic partnerships, workplace connections, educational environments, retirement communities, and diverse cultural settings. Contributors investigate what behaviors build respectful, caring, and joyful bonds between people. They analyze how individuals with rich social networks think and act differently. The research spans from youth through older adulthood, documenting how positive connections enhance well-being at every stage. Warren applies positive psychology principles to relationship science, moving beyond dysfunction to understand what makes relationships flourish. The volume offers practical insights for cultivating meaningful connections at home, school, work, and in communities. Each chapter demonstrates that relationships form the foundation of human happiness and fulfillment across all life domains.
Genres: psychology, sociology, self-help, relationships, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-research, applied-psychology
320 pages · Hardcover · Praeger