Skillfully weaving her own poignant and humorous narrative through the revealing, personal stories of these men and womencouples of many ages and cultures, famous lovers and the couples-next-door - Rountree leads us on a fascinating journey into modern love to discover the promise, sum, and substance of today's happy marriages. Money, sex, work, time, and children: Rountree explores, through insightful and wise observations of her own life and the couples' experiences, the issues that can make and break marriages. And in their own lively, moving, funny, and wise words, these contented couples speak of marriage as a spiritual path and reveal that lifelong love is both a teacher and a healing force in the lives of everyone it touches.