Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Introduction 1
4. 1. The Possibility of Long-Term Romantic Love 2
5. 2. Emotional Experiences 17
6. 3. Romantic Experiences 32
7. 4. Fostering Enduring Romantic Love 50
8. 5. The Role of Time in Love 70
9. 6. The Romantic Connection 82
10. 7. Romantic Compromises 108
11. 8. Choosing a Romantic Partner 126
12. 9. Romantic Relationships 144
13. 10. Sexual Relationships 163
14. 11. Love in Later Life 190
15. 12. Greater Diversity and Flexibility 201
16. 13. A Balanced Diet Is the New Romantic Feast 220
17. 14. Afterword: Fresh Eggs, Aging Wine, and Profound Love 240
18. Acknowledgments 243
19. Notes 245
20. References 253
21. Index 265