Foreword / Patricia Noller
Introduction : toward a positive psychology of love / Mahzad Hojjat and Duncan Cramer
The positive psychology of romantic love / Jennifer M. Tomlinson and Arthur Aron
Intimacy and positive psychology / Karen J. Prager, Forouz K. Shirvani, Jennifer J. Garcia, and Minnotis Coles
Friendship, positive being-with-others, and edifying practices of storytelling and dialogue / William K. Rawlins and Laura D. Russell
The features and functions of positive emotions in close relationships / Julie Fitness and Vicki Williams
From risk to pleasure : toward a positive psychology of sexuality / Emily A. Impett, Amy Muise, and Juliana G. Breines
Attachment theory as a framework for a positive psychology of love / Mario Mikulincer and Phillip R. Shaver
Positive psychology of love and communication / Bryan Asbury and Steve Duck
Compassionate love : what we know so far / Beverly Fehr and Susan Sprecher
Forgiveness and positive psychology / Mahzod Hojjat and Brian J. Ayotte
Handling conflicts positively / Lorne Campbell and Sarah C. E. Stanton
Self-esteem, relationships, and positive psychology : concepts, research, and connections / Christopher J. Mruk
Aspects of love : connecting, romancing, and caring / Brian R. Little and David M. Frost
Positive psychology and mental health / Jeanna L. Magyar-Moe
Love and physical health / Aubri A. Paxson and Shauna L. Shapiro
Connecting happiness to relational maintenance : understanding the importance of fairness / Jennifer Marmo and Daniel J. Canary
Positive psychology, culture, and personal relationship processes / Stanley O. Gaines, Jr. and Sarah Ketay
Conclusions/Epilogue / Clyde Hendrick and Susan S. Hendrick.
